Zoo Day

Today we were back at the Detroit Zoo. This time we ventured out with Steph, Megan and Angie who all have kids of their own. What a fun day it was. We arrived at the zoo about 11:00 and left about 4:00. It was nice being able to take our time and take small breaks along the way for the kids to interact.

Aaden- 2 months old

Avery- 5 months old

Kaya- 2 years old

Up North Addyventures

While we were up north, Addy had several new experiences. First we went fishing and Addy caught two fish. She loved reeling in the line and was actually brave enough to touch the fish.




She then took her first 4-wheeler ride. She loves riding the golf cart, but was a little timid at first on the 4-wheeler because it was much louder. Once she rode, we couldn't get her off.


And we couldn't let the weekend go by without some firework fun. Here's Addy with her first sparkler. Now don't get all huffy....I know she's only 2. I was close at her side and she did exceptionally well keeping it away from her body. Lots of fun! (And yes, her shirt does say PEACE, LOVE & SMORES). Perfect for camping, don't you think?

4th of July

This year we took our annual camping trip to the Kota's in Omer (Standish), Michigan for the 4th of July. It was 20 years for the tradition of meeting up and camping at the Kota cabin. Of the last 20 years, we tried to figure out how many I have been a part of and we figured out that somewhere between 13-15 of the years I have been there. What a change from years past when I was going there as a kid myself. Now we all come with our own kids.

I told Addy it was time to go and these are the toys she elected to take with her

Playing the washer game

Coming down the tube slide

Trying the monkey bars

Tyler directing how the tent should be put up

Taking a spin on the golf cart

Tyler and Ethan riding the Gator

Tyler fishing with Dad

Having fun in the swingset fort

Happy 4th of July

Tara with Veda

Macy and Veda- the littlest campers this year

All the future canoers!

Too many outfit changes for the 4th of July

Happy 4th

Week of Adventures

Well as we promised, the adventures continue. Here's what was exciting over the last few days:

Wednesday...

Addy walked with canes during therapy. I don't have a picture since I never take anything in the rehab center with me, so I will try and get one next time.

Thursday...

Addy wore her hair in braids for the first time.


She then rode a small lifelike rocking horse at our friends house, Kyle and Megan. We were meeting their new baby Aaden. He was absolutely adorable!



Our power had been out since the afternoon storm and was still out when we returned home. Addy had fun playing with a flashlight and shining it on the ceiling. (Yes, she's sitting on a potty chair, more about that later...)



Friday...

We took Addy to the zoo for the first time.








Then to cap off the evening we took Addy to the Stars and Stripes fireworks show in Mt. Clemens. She loved the fireworks and was attentive the whole show. She liked naming the colors of the them in the sky and now if you ask her about fireworks, she says, Boom, Boom, Boom.



Saturday...

Addy experienced the ice cream truck for the first time. What's more fun when your kids, then getting ice cream from the ice cream truck?

A Summer of Addy-ventures

What on earth am I talking about...Addy-ventures???? Well, I have set a goal for myself and Addy this summer. The goal is that each day I will create or do a new adventure or activity with Addy that she has not yet experienced. It can be big or small, preferably free of charge, but will always be FUN and PLAYFUL!

Today was the beginning of our Addy-ventures and Addison had two new experiences today. The first was the library. I took her to the Sterling Heights library for the first time. She's a book worm so I knew she would enjoy it, but honestly we never made it to the book section while we were there. Addy had so much fun doing puzzles, coloring, playing with the train set and exploring the children's area that we never even read a book. But....we definitely checked out some new books that we have already read several times at home along with two music CD's for the car rides.









Then tonight we were invited over to the neighbor's house to go swimming in their pool. Addy loves to play with Isabelle who is 16 months old. While we were there Addy had a push-up for the first time (and no I'm not talking about exercise.) Remember those push-ups we used to eat as kids. I loved them. Well Addy did as well.

How many new experiences can we fit in this summer? The possibilities are endless so I've started a list on the side so we can keep track. Here's to a summer filled with Addy-ventures!