Vacation - Ludington

We had such a great time in Ludington this year. Once again some unforgettable memories on Hamlin Lake with family and friends. Camryn did wonderful. She loved all the attention, ate a ton, slept in everyday and was full of smiles all week. She loved the boat, beach and water just like mommy, and liked to watch daddy fish and go out in the 'ba-ba-boat'! Our boat trip to the dunes on Hamlin Lake...we anchored the pontoon and enjoyed the water for a while. Camryn liked her feet in, but made sure daddy was close by.

Cami kept her distance from the fish as we prompted her to touch it. She wanted no part in that. Instead, she made a disgusted facial expression and blurted out 'Ucky!'

Camryn loved the swing at the cottage. She was lauching so hard and making lots of cute faces!

LPGA here I come!

I was priveledged to get to play in the 2008 Meijer Charity Classic..which was by far one of the coolest things I've ever done! I played with Stephanie Louden - who is just getting back into the swing of things in the LPGA tournaments after have a baby three months ago. She was such a delight and inspiration to talk to. It was amazing playing right with one of the pros. Our team ended up 11 under and we actually used quite a few of my shots.

Oh yeah, I'm feelin it! LPGA here I come!

Is that Natalie Gulbis or Renee Kolzow?

Stephanie and I enjoying a drink after our round.

Top left: Katherine Hull, Top right: Wendy Ward

Bottom: Me, Stephanie, and my friend Shari on the right.

I can't begin to explain what an exhilerating experience this was. I don't think I'm any better at the game, but my respect for the sport is even greater than before. All I want to do is play golf now...Andy's pretty happy with that!

Camryn's One Year Pics

At one-year Camryn ...

• Walks like crazy and is getting into anything and everything
• Has eight teeth (4 on top and 4 on the bottom)
• Eats all table foods... Favorites: Macaroni, bananas, pizza, string cheese and sandwiches with Dijon mustard - what a palette!
• Says MaMa, DaDa and "Hi" clearly - all other words she tries to say sound like 'Ga'
• Loves reading...Favorites: Elmo, Froggy Loves to Read, Goodnight Moon and the Animal book
• Loves Ring Around the Rosy and will not only recruit people to play, but will play it about 20 times in a row. She says "Ga" for "Again" once the song ends.
• Continues to sign: More, All Done, I Love You, Bubbles, Please, and we're working on Thank You
  

Congratulations Brett!

Brett is an official graduate of Forest Hills Central High School, class of 2008! Brett has truly shined through his high school career. He served as the President of the entire student council, received several awards in leadership, been involved with the construction of several theatre sets for the high school plays and served as the leader in technical management during the plays, and during all that he managed to graduate with honors. We're so proud of you Brett and can't wait to see what you can do in college!

Celebrating Camryn's Birthday With Our Family

We had a great time celebrating Cami's birthday with our family. Camryn got really good at opening presents and loved when everyone clapped for her after she opened each one.

Kisses for everyone! Thank you all for the wonderful birthday presents and especially for spending time with me for my first birthday!

~ Love, Camryn

My 1st Birthday!

Camryn is one! I can't believe it's been a year already. Every moment has been such a blessing. I never could imagine how awesome having a child would be. Each week has been something new and it's so much fun to see Camryn grow and learn. Her little personality is definitely starting to shine. We've had so much fun this year with her, I can't wait to see what the next year brings!

For Camryn's birthday we went out to eat at Red Robin. Camryn and Daddy started the evening off with a little pedal to the metal. I'm so glad we have 15 more years till the real deal!

I'm ready to blow out my candles!
Our good friends Karl and Lindsey were pregnant with their first the same time we were pregnant with Camryn. Our due dates were a week apart, but both Camryn and Madison ended up being born on the same day. What a surprise! So we were so excited to share and celebrate their first birthday together.
Both Camryn and Madison loved the french fries!

Camryn loved the Red Robin mascot that came around.

And Madison couldn't wait to play with her balloon!

The staff came and sang happy birthday to the girls and brought them ice cream. Usually about half the wait staff hides in the kitched for birthday songs, but almost the entire restaurant staff came out to sing because everyone thought they were so adorable! The girls smiled the whole time they were singing and clapped along with them to the song.

"French fries and ice cream! What a great birthday dinner!"

"It was so much fun sharing our first birthday together Madison!"