Jake's first Auto Show and other fun stuff

Jake should easily remember his first trip to the North American International Auto Show.  He got called up on stage to help with a demonstration of the new Ford C-MAX.  After being in the demonstration that was broadcast up onto several big screens in the Ford area, they gave Jake a really cool toy car similar to the set that he got from the Pruss family for Christmas.

The previous weekend Jake got to finally go to his first circus.  We went up to Flint and saw the Shrine Circus with Meme and Alison.  Both the kids had a really fun time.  After we went sledding and ice skating at Grandma and Grandpa's house.

You can see photos from the end of last year including Maiya's birthday here.  Pictures from the circus and the auto show are here.

Merry Christmas - 2010

We had a great Christmas.  Per tradition, Christmas Eve was celebrated with Matt's side of the family, and Christmas day with Michele's.

Jake was spoiled by us, the family, and Santa just like in years past.

The big difference was we got to wake up on Christmas morning in our new house!

Here are pictures from around Christmas.

We also have a few videos to share as well.

We hope everyone has a very Happy New Year!

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas *

* except at our house, since it doesn't make sense to setup the Christmas tree only to take it down and move it.

Jake and Michele met up with GnGT, DLCnM (-D), and the Faust family (- Mike) at the Moose for their annual Christmas celebration.  It looks like they had a really great time.

Tonight, we headed over to the Livonia City Hall to take part in the lighting of the city tree.  They sang carols, had Santa and Mrs. Claus help light the tree, and then had refreshments and crafts over at the library.  It was a really fun night.

Please click here to see our photos.

Happy Thanksgiving(s)

We are very thankful for all our family and friends. We are thankful that the baby seems content to stay inside Michele for a while longer.  We are thankful that we were able to sell our house and buy a new house (both official now).  We are thankful that Michigan State has a share of the Big Ten Championship.  We are thankful that you want to click on this link to see photos from this fall including many of the things mentioned earlier.

Happy Halloween!

Jake had a really fun Halloween this year.  On Friday they had their helicopter drop at school, and then after pre-k, we got to go hang out at Mommy's school for their Monster Math night.  Then, on Sunday, we celebrated Pete's birthday and then came back home to trick-or-treat and pass out candy (and pretzels) with Meme and Papa.

Click here to see Halloween pictures and a few others including some of Colin playing soccer.

Also, here are a few videos that we made with Jake this past week.  Hope you enjoy them!