Happy 4th of July!

The fourth of July was so long ago...I barely remember how we celebrated! Let's see if these photos help me out...

First and foremost, Aunt Claire, Uncle Mike and baby Steigner (due in December 2009) came to visit for the Holiday. Alex was sad to see them go after the long weekend.



On to Sturgis to see Gma A, Gpa A and A Aimee where Alex tried his first very own sparkler for the occasion. By the look on his face, he didn't know what to think but he did keep repeating "hot." He was right!



Next stop, Great Grammy's on the lake. Unfortunately the weather wasn't too warm but Alex still braved the water...



...but not for too long.



I love this photo! Alex is being chauffeured down the dock by daddy and daddy's cousin Billy Combs (whom Alex adores I must add.) Billy and his sister Mary Ellen spoiled Alex all day at the lake, he was thrilled!



Is daddy showing Alex how to drive the boat...or is Alex showing daddy? Either way, Alex is still talking about the big boat he got to on on at Great Grammy's! As every boy, he is very partial to trucks, planes and boats.



Before the big Klinger Lake firework display, Alex got to do a couple of his own. He learned the word "boom" that day and like the boat he is STILL talking about the "boom" at the lake.



The Holiday weekend ended at Gull Lake in Kalamazoo at the Martin's Cottage. As always, it was great seeing everyone!



According to Alex, the food was good too!



Ice cream treats were a hit too, especially with the youngsters!



Thanks to all the lovely hosts for a wonderful weekend!

HaPpY fAtHeR's DaY!

This photo explains itself! (Alex had some help with his spelling :)



Alex wished a Happy Father's Day to the three most important dads is his life:
Daddy, Grandpa Arklie and...

Pop (Grandpa Dampeer)



Alex sure enjoyed his granddads on Father's Day....so much that he decided to show them that he executed his big boy drinking habits and is now using big boy cups!



Mamie (as Alex calls her) and Alex swinging away on his swing. Even though it was Father's Day, Alex wanted some quality time with his mamie!

Just Horsing around

Alex is loving grocery shopping these days, must be the pony ride...



(usually he is grinning ear to ear...that is until I pulled the camera out of course!)

Bridgett's Baby Shower

Congrats to the mama to be Bridgett Frost! The SHS girls got together on 6.14.09 to celebrate baby Frost.

What a treat to have Bridgett in town all the way from Texas!



Adorable!! Bridge looking and feeling good with a little over 2 months to go (in this photo).



It was great seeing the girls: Jamie Webster, Mel Miller, Bridge, me, Jenny Rupp



All the moms and Alex! (Mama Arklie, Mama Dampeer, Mama Frost, Mama Bontrager).



Alex enjoyed seeing everyone but decided the balloons were a bit more entertaining.




Thanks everyone for making the trek, as always, it was good seeing you all!