At the playground

Kolzow Family Vacation to Cedar Point

As much as a thriller Cedar Point was, camping was quite the adventure itself. It was first time we've brought Camryn camping and the first time we used our pop-up. Camryn had some trouble going to sleep - about three hours worth of trouble. Andy and I finally took her for a drive around the campground and out of pure exhaustion, she finally decided it was time to go to sleep. After we got her in the camper a thunderstorm rolled over Sandusky - buckets of water, crashing thunder and a lightning filled sky. As loud as it was, Camryn slept through it all and our camper kept us dry. Unfortunately Mom and Dad's tent next to us had a much more rainy story to tell. Their tent and sleeping bags got soaked in the storm. The next morning we woke up to a beautiful sun-filled sky. With the sleeping bags hung to dry, we headed to Cedar Point for a fun packed day.

Eating breakfast at our campsite before our day at Cedar Point.

Camryn enjoyed the petting zoo, as long as Daddy and Grandpa were nearby.
The Kolzow crew...

We started out at the Rapture - a bit more of a thrill for those members of the family who were nervous about the coasters :) - but a good start to the day. From SnoopyLand boats to the Magnum, we all got in our thrills for the day.

Grandpa, Cami and Daddy in Kiddie Kingdom!

Camryn couldn't get enough of the treats at Cedar Point, especially from Uncle Jeff and Aunt Rachel.

Mommy and Cami on the swing ride.

Aunt Rachel and Grandma took Camryn to SnoopyLand so Andy and I could go on some rides. Camryn had a great time going on rides with them! Here's Aunt Rachel and Cami after they rode the Snoopy Bus.

Camryn and daddy on the boat ride.

But the favorite for Camryn was the Merry-Go-Round. She went on with us, then with Rachel, then with Tim, Jeff and Ericka. She would get off the ride and immediately say 'Gan' (again). Luckily at 10 pm, the ride didn't have a wait.

Camryn crashed at about 10:30 while we were at the park and slept the whole night through even when we put her to bed. We woke up to another sunny day at the campground and spent most of the morning playing in the park. We had a hearty breakfast, then after our fun weekend we said our goodbye's and headed back home.

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