another nice fall day

Last Wednesday was a nice day, in the morning we had plans to go to the Children's museum in Grand Rapids, we had a great time. As we came out the weather was very nice and I took my camera for a few urban shots in the center of town. then home for a lunch, as we came home Francois was waiting for us, so we quickly ate and then of to the trails at Hemlocks crossings, we had a great time walking and looking at leaves, and of course a few more pictures. It was a great fun filled day.

sunny autumn afternoon

is the perfect time to go take some pictures. The children where not to happy about it at first but as we drove and got there then it changed as they saw it was a good place to play and explore. I had seen this place hundreds of time or maybe more and never thought much of it until I started to think pictures.... Yes it was a fun place with much potential, of course I was quite limited today since I was by myself but still enjoyed myself and so did the children as we saw nice leaves, grapes, pieces of wood, and play in the water (Olivia).

I had a good time with Julien who was my most cooperative one of the gang today! then I would say Xavier was next and Olivia the challenging one. She did not want to do it and thought it was not fun, oh well it cannot be perfect, but I made the most of it.

I even got to have a few pictures of myself that are not too bad as Julien got a hold of my camera (scary) but he did a good job.

I decided to post a strange picture of Xavier that I do not like but since the chances of catching it again seems pretty slim, I went ahead and put it up.

All in all it was a good time together, of course it would of been better with daddy, so I guess we will have to do it again, maybe tomorrow as he come back home!

card production

Here is what I have been up to in the last 2 weeks not much but lack of time is a big intruder these days in my life!

the kids have kept me busy with school activities and others. So this is what I have manage to produce, I made several of each of these 3 cards with all the anniversaries and birthdays coming up in my family this coming month I had to get busy.

There is more to come as I see some opportunities to scrap this week (husband out of town) during my evening hours!

1 year check up

This past Monday was Xavier's 1 year check up at the doctor's office. So he measures 30 inches, weights 19 lbs, and overall healthy and doing good. Doctor is not worried by the fact that he does not have teeth, does not walk or talks!

So since Tuesday now we hear a sweet little voice saying Bye Bye as he wave around to us! And today he started standing on his own, wow and he is not afraid at all, I think that he will be walking soon, he seems eager to get moving!

So much fun to see him go around. Maybe he needed a little pressure from the doctor?

rediscovered

is what we did with our family last weekend! By a beautiful sunny fall Sunday we headed south to go up Mount Baldy, but first a stop in Douglas for some pizza, one of the best I think I have had in the area for a long time. The Parthenon pizza at the Pizza joint was delicious and devoured by all. Then a stroll down main street to look at the shops and mommy took a few pictures of things and sculptures. then to Mount Baldy, but sadly it was close due to renovations so to the beach we went. It was fun but ohhh windy as you can see from our beach picture. Then to Saugatuck for a little ice cream, more window shopping and fun in the park.

It had been a long time since a relaxing visit to Douglas, before kids! But what fun we had to look at everything and watch the children look and listen to then talk! We rediscovered a little local place and saw it from a different angle.

Happy 1st Birthday Xavier

this is hard to believe that a year , his first year has gone by! My baby turned 1 on Sunday. We celebrated Monday afternoon with a couple friends and our family. It was very simple and all geared toward Xavier. I did not put much work and effort into it since I had been sick and not feeling well. But it was memorable to us, he loved his cake, the food, the people and my kids had a great time trying to make Xavier blow his candle and unwrap his presents.

beach baby

I love this little outfit for Xavier and I have wanted to take his picture in it since June. Never got around it but yesterday I finally made it to the State Park and decided it was going to be the day. Not quite an beach outfit but we made a special outing and had so much fun. the weather was beautiful and Xavier was all smile for the camera.

So enjoyed my time with Xavier while the other 2 children where running up and down the dunes. then we headed for the beach where we walked a little a few more shots and then some digging and sunbathing for me. Just relaxing and memorable moments. I feel those nice warm days are counted for this year!!!