A day at the Zoo!

A week or two back we went to the Binder Park Zoo in Battle Creek. We had a good time with the kids and saw all kinds of animals. Here is a video with some of the animals that we saw.

People keep telling me they saw my scuba video on facebook, so here it is.

BIG CHANGES

The month of July has brought on some big changes for our little guy. On the 4Th of July Jacob got a little sparkler burn on his lip causing us to think it was time to get rid of the pacifier. Jacob did awesome with having to give it up. He understood that his lip wouldn't heal if he had his pipe in so didn't fight us. For a kid who was addicted to that thing at bedtime and naps we were shocked!

Then today I found Jacob on the top of his crib. One leg in one leg out about to fall. With wood floors I just knew this would be a bad thing. I told him that he couldn't get out this way and he told me he would do it again later. At dinner Jason and I decided our little boy was getting big and for his safety it was time for a big boy/toddler bed. His crib easily converted to a nice little toddler bed. Jason even made the bummer fit on nicely still. Bedtime came we told Jacob he had to stay in his bed and so far he has. (It doesn't look like he's moved a muscle.) We are praying he wont be up at 2 a.m. or wandering the house tonight. Any tips if he does?????

Also, these new events have caused many tears for mom. I never knew it would be this hard to see your babies grow up.

Big Star Wake Surfing

Brian and I are new to this but we gave it a good effort. We managed to get the hang of it half way decent by the end of the weekend with some good un-assissted surfs.

Surfing on Big Star Lake from Jason DeWitt on Vimeo.

4th of July Weekend

We enjoyed a relaxing 4th of July weekend in Spring Lake. My mom and dad came up Friday night to see Jacob swim and then we spent Saturday with some friends by the pool. Sunday we walked the pier and hung out with Ashley before heading to Great Lila's cottage for a birthday party!

Jacob and Norah riding Grandpa Keith's Lion

Liam and Deacon ready for the group picture

Group Picture (Jacob, Liam, Deacon, Norah, Carter)

Wagon ride down the driveway

Taking time to smell the flowers! :)

Wants to be just like his daddy!!

Grand Haven Pier

Jacob eager to help Claire with her cake!

A Hot Week!!

!!!UNDERDOG!!!

This week we enjoyed LOTS of time in the sun!! We visited Grandpa and Grandma's pool lots of times!! Had fun with the neighbors and visited Mac Legends pool too! However, the biggest excitement of our week was the addition of a swing set in our backyard!! THANKS DADDY!! The boys love the new swing set!!!

Deacon enjoy the splashes from the kids playing in the pool

Jacob and Kenzi playing in the pool!

Jacob couldn't wait for daddy to get the swing set off the trailer with the BIG tractor

Jacob loves riding the tractor with Daddy!

Deacon just thinking

Thought it was fun have the water drip of the truck onto his head.

My little swimmer enjoying a day at the pool!

Mostly Pics

The last two weeks have been fun now that the weather has warmed up a little. We have been spending most of our days outside! I love it when the house isn't destroyed at the end of the day and Jason normally helps with the outdoor toys at night so that is nice! Jacob is anxiously waiting for daddy to build his swing set in the next week or so. He has also been doing really well with his bike!! Deacon is my speed crawler getting into everything. Wish I could fence him in the yard to keep him safe. He loves the concrete steps, the bark, and the flowers. Jacob has also enjoyed lots of spoiling with overnights at Grandparents and other special treats!! Sorry so many pictures just couldn't pick what to leave out. Helps me remember all the fun we have been having lately!!

Spoiled little boys cuddling up with Grandma before nap time!! Jacob looks like he is in a trance because he is a praise baby trance.

My first trip with the boys and grandma to the beach!!

First front yard picnic lunch! Not as successful as we had hoped. Jacob had a little trouble with the idea of actually eating at a picnic. He did much better spilling his food all over the blanket.

My sweet little Deacon already for a picnic in the front yard!

Visiting with the Berghorst Girls!!

I think Jacob liked the idea of the bunny better than the actual bunny!

Jacob and Jenna are such a funny little pair!! They both are full of fun and just make me laugh!

The girls were so sweet and even wanted Deacon to get a little ride!

Deacon loved snuggling up and showing off for his great Grandparents when we visited last week!

My two helpers ready to spill a few things for me while I make dinner!!

Jacob and Carter taking a ride in Liam's fancy wagon built by his Daddy!

Jacob enjoying a special cinnamon roll made by one of my moms good friends. Obviously he is enjoying it. No need for a fork!!