Like a scrotum

Here is our past week in a nutshell.

Friday:
We left Memphis at about 2 p.m. and arrived at supper time in Detroit where my sister in law Kris and her kids picked us up at the airport. Libby was very good on the flight and only cried for the last few minutes. Kris made us a delicious dinner before we headed over to Lansing.

Saturday:
We hung out with my parents for a few hours before heading over to Beth's parents. Beth's step-dad John had hung a swing up for the grandkids to play on and Libby loved it.

She loved it so much we decided to feed her in the swing. To see a cute video of Libby swinging click here.

Libby also loved splashing in the fountain with her Grandma. Later that evening we headed over to the west side of the state for a birthday party. Kelly, who Beth use to work with was turning 30. There were a bunch of people Beth use to work with who were in her Bible Study there.

Libby enjoyed relaxing in the hammock.


Here is Kelly manning the grill. They had make your own pizzas that were cooked on the grill. They were delicious, there were over 40 toppings to choose from.

Since Beth is always cold, she suggest that they drag the fire pit out and start a fire. And that is what she did.

Sunday:
Today was the First Communion/Mother's Day/Dave, Allie, and Bender Birthday Palooza. It was loads of fun.


As you can see from my expression I was having lots of fun playing with my nephew Bender and brother in law Kevin.

Almost as much fun as my sister Susan had playing with Allie's present of a cheerleader costume from her Aunt Bethie and Uncle Jon.

After Susan was done playing, Allie took her turn dressing up and cheering us all on to victory. After handing out with my family, we went over to Beth's sister Laura's house for dinner and relaxing.

Monday:

It has been a tradition for the past 38 years for Beth and I to plant flowers for my Grandma to celebrate Mother's Day. As usual we did a spectacular job.

Libby was so excited with the beautiful flowers that she went "Clap, Clap, Clap". That evening my parents took us along with my sister and her family to Scoopy Doos, the local ice cream place in Dewitt.

Libby and her cousin Bender split a baby berry sorbet. She loves and and eats until she gets brain freeze.

Tuesday:
We left bright and early to head up north to go shopping at Birch Run Outlet Center, visit my friend Mike's boat and Mike. Beth bought boat loads of new clothes and Banana Republic and Ann Taylors.

Libby loved being on the boat. And as per Coastguard regulations, Libby wore her lifevest the entire time. She even took a nap down below in the cabin. I think the gentle rocking of the boat put her to sleep.

Mike started out piloting the boat, but after a while I didn't feel comfortable with his abilites, as he is a first time boat owner. So I took over.

Not to toot my own horn or anything, but I did a great job and got us all back to the marina safely.

Thats Craig, Mike and Mike's friend from college Frank. Frank has one of the greatest jobs ever. He works on cruise ships giving Kidney Dialysis. On a typical cruise he works half the days and gets to play and have fun the other half.

Wednesday:

We drove up to Flint to pick up Beth's Grandmother to take her to Lansing for a visit. Beth's sister Laura and neice Elise came up also. We had JB's Pizza for dinner and Laura made brownies for dessert. Afterwards we took some pictures. Beth's mom said it was so nice to have her mother and all of her daughters and granddaughters in town at one time for a picture.

Afterwards Beth's mom asked for a picture with just her mom and favorite daughter and granddaughter in it.

As you can see, Laura's big arm somehow made it into the picture also.


Elise and Libby took a bath together and were so good at sharing toys.

Thursday:

Today we took Beth's grandmother out to eat at Vinaigrettes and then went back to my parents to finish packing up and make the drive to Detroit as we stayed at Laura's house tonight. On our way there we stopped at Trader Joe's market and got a bunch of food that we took home with us. Beth picked out some sesame coated cashews that are delicious.

Friday:
Laura drove us to the airport at about 8 a.m., but not before stopping at Tim Horton's for some timbits and coffee.

We flew on a little puddle jumper back to Memphis and were lucky enough to be sitting in the very back row next to the bathroom. As my Dad always says "There are only two reasons to sit in the back of the airplane. Either you have diarrhea, or you like to be around people who do."

The plane was overbooked, so I just sat on the toilet the whole time. Jon on a John (ha..beat you all to it).