Friday, December 31, 2010

Its Been Too Long

You know the kind of friends you have that are just like family!?!? These two people are my family. Hans and Tina took care of me for a good three years of my life... and hopefully I returned the love well.

I was in high school and applied for a dental assistant position at their office, was hired, learned a ton (not just about dentsitry but about life), and gained some amazing friends. I will never forget the time that Tina took my ignorant self down to the auto repair shop. I had been there 3 -4 times in a row with constant auto repairs (and bills). She felt I was being taken advantage of and walked me in there, gave 'em some tone, and told them to get it done right. Who does that for their "employees".

Hans (Dr. Schwarz) was like a dad to me at times (many of our patients thought I was his son) and we always had a great time. Whether we were working on a patient together, just talking in the lab, telling jokes, or hanging out outside of work, I always enjoyed his company.

If you guys see this - It was great seeing you both today. I look forward to seeing you again soon! Love you both!

Monday, December 27, 2010

Bubs & Boys

Joshua, Bubba, & Michael in the morning.

Thursday, November 25, 2010

The Finish Line!

Joshua did great! Had so much fun, saw all kinds of things, and didn't stop the whole way... He was so proud...and so am I. :-)

Finish line nourishment...

Waiting for the coveted free food at the finish line!

The Crowd in Detroit - Thanskgiving turkey Trot

Huge crowd before the race... as always.

Seven Dwarfs....

We hang with anyone these days... :)

Oompa Loompas

They gave Joshua the Golden Duck!

Utterly Funny

These guys were in the parking garage as we got out. They were part of the "Cow jumped Over The Moon" float.

Turkey trot

Here we go

Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Nanobugs from Bubba

Nanobugs!

Birthday cars

Playing with a new track that grammi got Joshua for his birthday!

Saturday, November 20, 2010

Build a Benjamin

Build a Benjamin! Straight from the store with a real heart and all :-)
Actually Alicia made Joshua a bear from the Build-A-Bear Company and Benjamin decided to enjoy the box! Thanks again Alicia... Joshua loves the bear... and the box, well it didn't last.

Friday, November 19, 2010

Turkey Trot

The shirts have been picked up, and Joshua and I are ready to go! Detroit Turkey Trot here we come... :-)

Saturday, November 13, 2010

Art Museum

Who needs to be a Gerber Baby when you have your own exhibit. Way to go Michael!

Monday, November 8, 2010

Checkers

Playing some checkers on Saturday morning at the library with cousin Kyle while the moms are at the Mom to Mom sale :-)

Tuesday, November 2, 2010

Me and my Benjamin @ dinner

Havin a little Subway... Just Benjamin (not melanin anymore) and me. :-)

Trick or Treat!

Superman and Mickey Mouse just before taking on the neighborhood. :-)

Sunday, October 31, 2010

Trick or Treat!

Joshua and Benjamin with their friends out on Halloween. :-) This is at Brian's house, a soccer buddy... He had a fog machine haha.

Friday, October 8, 2010

Biggest Bonfire Ever!

Looked out my back window to see Abe (my neighbor) burning a ton of wood in the basement of the barn he just tore down... Needles to say it was a matchless site for the boys.

Tranquil...

Just golfing with the boys. Its so great to watch them have fun as they hit balls around the course.

Apple Fest!

Feeding the animals... :-)
Apple fest is on its way and has begun

Thursday, October 7, 2010

Seriously!?

I love Christmas... But this early!?

Saturday, October 2, 2010

Enjoying the fruits of his labor!

Yummy sugar cookies Joshua and mommy made.

Me like cookies!

Making some sugar cookies with mommy! :-)

Air Hockey!

Air Hockey! Joshua and Grandma slammin' away on the air hockey table...

Welcome to The Jungle!

Welcome to The Jungle with grandma... Stacey and Michael are resting at home. :-)

Monday, September 6, 2010

On Our New Inflatable

The boys and I took a ride out off Depot Beach on our new inflatable... You can even see Stacey in the background just enjoying the maylee. Good 'Ol LaborDay fun... :-)

Our New Boat!!!

All the boys out on the inflatable :)

Sunday, August 29, 2010

Fun in the Sun!

Ella and Benjamin soaking it up.

Thursday, August 26, 2010

Sunday, August 22, 2010

Water Trampoline!

Stacey took the boys to Belvedere and had some fun with Alicia on the water trampoline... she said it was a beautiful evening. ...Me... I was getting the upstairs (wall) ready for the new little one about to arrive soon. :)

Saturday, August 14, 2010

Abby's Birthday Party

John (on the left) and Joshua (on the right) celebrate with Abby in the middle at her birthday party. It was a fun time...

Thursday, August 12, 2010

Benjamin on a Bunny

We took an afternoon run to TC yesterday...of course we had to fide the carousel after dinner :-)

The Boys at the Beach

Hanging out at Ferry Beach

Tom's Beach

Having some family time fun...

Sunday, August 8, 2010

Plentiful Bounty from our Garden

Tuesday, August 3, 2010

GPS...

Having fun with some GPS action on my laptop on the way to Midland.

Saturday, July 31, 2010

Putt... Putt...

Putting it up at Pirate's Cove in Traverse City, MI... We decided to do a little something special and take a quick trip out there for some dinner and a bit 'O fun.

Gentlemen... Start your engines!

Revin up the engines!

Friday, July 30, 2010

Great Times Fishing...

Fishing with my buddy Curt on Susan Lake... 17 inch bass... What a great time.... Thanks buddy. Look forward to next time...

Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Fountain Fantasma!

More fountain fun...

Fountain

Joshua getting gushed from the fountain downtown!

Belvedere Beach

Warming up in the Adirondacks at the the "Belvi" after some water trampoline time.

Friday, July 23, 2010

Fireworks!

Fireworks at Depot with the family!

Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Frozen Cheeks...

On a hot day... You gotta do something.

Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Stacey and Bubba

Stacey and her dad watching the sunset... While I push the kids on the swings.

Monday, July 19, 2010

The Couple

Stacey and I at Young State Park...

Sunset

The sunset... At Young State Park on our camping trip.

Sunday, July 18, 2010

Fire Fun...

Fire fun...

Young State Park

Our home for the next few days... Over here at Young State Park. Already having a great time!