Fun

Turtle Cove Waterpark just opened in May and we haven't had the chance to get out there. Zach asked to go for his birthday. What a great day. If you haven't had a chance to make it or if you think its too pricey- I am here to say that its totally worth your time and money. We were there about 4 hours and could have stayed longer. You can't take food in (they have a concession stand) but you can get a wrist band to go out and picnic.

No more little kids

Zach turned 13 today. Hard to believe, I know. We took him to Turtle Cove waterpark for his birthday (pictures to come in later post).

Another great visit

Last week we took another trip to the B. Bed and Breakfast. Cara had invited Donna and the girl's. So I loaded Neil's car with the seven of us and all of our stuff for the journey. It was a little chaotic with the 7 of us and the 6 of them but we had an awesome time. Th little kids even got along-which in my book is amazing when you have 5 kids trying to play together. The teens and preteen just hung around playing Gameboys and watching the Moll's. The mom's even got some scrapbooking in. We can never thank Cara and Jason enough for inviting us, housing us and couping with that many people.

Family day

My grandpa came into town for his usual summer visit. We always throw a get together so everyone can see him while he is here. Along with my grandpa coming , I had a cousin who graduated this year. So why not have his grad party at the same time.

My grandfather and all his kids-

Brent, Nelson (Chuck), Robert (Bubba),

Mark, Sharon, Michelle (Shellie), Teresa (Terri),

Judith (Judy), Susan (Sue)

My grandfather and his grandkids-

Timothy, Andrea, Mitchell, Lisa, Michael, Troy, Me,

Tina, Kayla, Melissa, Lindsey, Hillary, Joshua,
Caleb (CJ), Emalia, Alyssa, Grandpa, Macy and Breanna

Grandkids that are missing-Lori, Matthew, Faith, Ryan, Amy, Bradley and Devon

The great grandkids-

Zachary, Amber,

Austin, Tye, Ethan (held by Tye), Cody, Bradley, Mackenzie, Brandon,

Haidyn (in stroller), Dylan,

Rebecca and Larissa

Great grandkids missing- Audrey, Samantha, Ryan's Baby (name not known), Alex, Matthew's baby (not yet born) and Savanah

Some of my favorite snapshots of the day-

I do believe a great day was had by all.

And the mailman lives.....

I think he is lucky to survive. We received a phone call from the high school 2 weeks ago that told us that schedules would arrive the first week in August. Everyday this week Am has been at the mailbox just as soon as she hears the mailman. No luck until this afternoon when she received a message from a friend that their schedules were posted on their web page through the school. Her hopes were to get into weight training class and Honors government. Here is what she ended up with:
US Military History
English 10
Geometry
Biology
Spanish 2
Advanced Physical Fitness
Personal Finance
Honors Government
She is a tad disappointed with not getting into weight training and puzzled by US Military History (which was not one of her back up choices). Well I guess we will see.

Movie Star

Have you heard that they are filming a new movie in Detroit? Well they are and its being filmed right outside Neil's building. He can see the action out his window. He has not been able to spot the movie star yet- oh yeah I forgot to tell you that the star is Clint Eastwood. I am sure that my husband will be using his lunch hour to get as close as he can to the action. I wish he would have taken my camera.