Eleanor's Riding a 2-Wheeler!!!

Last Friday I took Eleanor to buy a bike. She picked out a cute little 12" Disney Princess bike with training wheels made by Huffy. Today (a week and 2 days later) she asked to take off the training wheels. I've been saying it since we bought it that it wouldn't be long. She's been riding her Razor scooter for a year and a half and is great on it. (Tips to parents, get your kid a Razor and let them learn to balance on that first) So, off come the training wheels, she starts pedalling and I can already feel her balancing. We ran down the sidewalk and I let her ride in the parking lot at Moccasin Elementary. She's a freak! Check it out...

Funny Videos

Here's Nash ringing the doorbell - he loved it. Always opening the door first so he could hear it.



And a fighting incident followed by some playing...

The KC Ohlund Boys Visit!

My brother drove in for the weekend with his two boys for a quick visit. It was too short, but we really packed in the parties and had a great time. We missed Charity, but she stayed home to work, redo the bathroom, and enjoy a quiet house.

Maddux is four and taller than ever! He's a sweet boy but tended to push the buttons of his younger cousin Eleanor. Boys will be boys, right?

And Nash was great to have around. Always happy, always smiling. And polite too. I've never heard a 1-year-old say thank you so much!

Eleanor, Maddux & Nash tickling the ivories

Frozen go-gurts - the only way to let your kids near those things.

The boys!

Eleanor & Uncle Sven (all weekend, Eleanor was saying, "Hey Uncle Sven, watch this...")

Nashy-boy

Eleanor

Carolyn. Maddux & Eleanor

Awww!

Sven, Big Madd, Tara

Nash (he loves his silky blankie just like my girls)

The Dilleys & Sven (Nash was wiped)

Great Grandma Gorski & Grandma Pam laughing at Maddux

Mom & Nash

These two were cute together (and close to the same size)

Nash in his boxers :)

Thanks for the visit guys - we miss you already!

Streidl Family Reunion on Lake 16

In early August, the Streidl's (Matt's mom's family) far and wide returned to their home state of Michigan and their quaint cottage on Lake 16 for a family reunion. We spent two days with all of them. Saturday started out stormy and cold, but the sun eventually made it's way out. And Sunday was a perfect day with plenty of swimming and Plainwell ice cream.

Grace & Matt

Chris, Madeline, Ryan & Eliott

Frances - Eleanor's best cuz

Carolyn in the hammock

Ollie, Aunt Becky, Gracie & Carolyn

John & Addie

Carolyn eating Michigan sweet corn

Uncle Pat & Eleanor - the tire swing was a big hit

Chris & Oliver

Group of unknowns on the dock

Becky & Bret

Sarah & Joe

Uncle Jock, Addie & Matt

Eleanor, Aunt Shea & Bella

Jack & Carolyn - I couldn't keep Carolyn out of the artisian well