november iphone dump

Day drinking with Sarah that led to us kidnapping Scott. Sleeping boys. Taking after Avery. Sibling love. Hello Kitty love. New lens love.

Trying on undies. Too young for a thong. Playing paper dolls. He really can't help himself. I can meat ball. Oops, double picture.

His ticket to ride. Waiting for her majesty's plane. Thankful for plane TVs. Getting his own bags. Premium luggage service. So tired after traveling.

How we rolled. Thank goodness for third row seating. Waiting for Kathryn. There she is. Vivs and Isaac. Yup, this one truly captures the moment.

Introducing Eli to Team Umizoomi. Cake pops for breakfast, there must be a Papa involved. Lafayette Coney Island. Black Friday shopping. She had a great time. Playing at DTW.

Back to our old stomping ground. Go blue!

Robot Garage. That pink mushroom house took almost an hour. Duplo. Remote control robot.

Nikki love. Happy hour with Rome. Feeling so fucking fashionable thanks to Sarah. Got my camera back after leaving it on the plane! Buzz's lazer. Super nerd.

Waiting for Avery photo shoot.

detroit | a few others

Heidi and Mel got these fun sleeping bag, air mattresses for the kids. Avery chose to put his in the closet

This was Viv's first time in a non crib/pack and play bed. She did great.

Building with Unkie

Folding towels with Papa

It was probably the most fun anyone has ever had folding towels

It's a good thing Papa is not a stickler for getting all of the wrinkles out

Last minute family shot

detroit | franklin cider mill

Hot out of the fryer

Even when it's yummy, he never seems to enjoy eating

Making their selections

The pumpkin bottles were the best part

Feeding the ducks with Papa and Uncle Sandy

Yeah, that red coat would have never worked

Avery goofing around

Taking a turn feeding the ducks

Pumpkin bottle!

They are like moths to a flame for Auntie Sarah

Viv chatting with Aunt Doreen

She must have been telling a great story

Our first adventure in Detroit was going to the Franklin Cider Mill. Scott and Sarah have been going here since they were children, and Scott had taken me before we had children. Great Aunt Doreen and Great Uncle Sandy joined us for donuts and cider.

grand rapids | reunion

Kathryn and Isaac playing on the teeter-totter

Love the pic of Eli. He is climbing up high on a rock wall.

He was a very proud boy

Two proud, climbing boys

Traipsing through the woods

Checking out the sledding hill with Uncle Sam

Christina and Sam joined us for some quality time. I'm happy the kids were sufficiently charming.

Love this shot

Uncle Sam is a total sucker

Daddy had flown into Detroit the previous day and drove to Grand Rapids to pick us up and take us back to the Turbows. He met us at the park and Avery ran ahead when he arrived, but I did capture his reunion with his daughter.

I'm pretty sure Viv bossed Sam around for over 2 hours...and he loved it.

Today worked out splendidly. Christina and Sam drove up from Kalamazoo to see the kids so we took them to a park to play, where we rendezvous'd with Scott. Everyone got some quality time with the kids and we had a puke-free ride back to Detroit, most likely because I drove, but only after Scott pulled over after 1 mile because of my nagging.

grand rapids | love

Kathryn took these shots of Vivienne and I. I am so, so thankful to have this moment captured. It still takes my breath away how much I love her.