Big Balloon Race

This weekend Andrew helped Dad at the balloon race in Battle Creek. In addition to flying we bowled and ate some Mexican food.

Father's Day in the Windy City

For Father's Day we took a quick day-trip to Chicago with Grandma Marilyn and Grandpa Nick. Lincoln Park Zoo, Navy Pier (including some fountain play), and Millennium Park.

Allison's Birthday Party

Allison had friends and family over for her 4th birthday party:

Andrew's First Balloon Flight

Over Frankenmuth (MI), Andrew took his first balloon flight tonight:

We Love the Bavarian Inn Lodge

Playing in the pools at the Bavarian Inn Lodge in Frankenmuth. Now it's time to go fly the balloon at the Hot Air Hounds event.

Slugger

More Animals

Tonight we took Mom's cousin Tadgh to Teusink's Pony Farm for Allison's Preschool Family Night:

Check out the 2 goats butting heads in the background...

It's a Zoo

A visit to Battle Creek's Binder Park Zoo with Grandma Marilyn and Grandpa Nick:

Opening Day

Andrew's first t-ball game was a 2-inning slugfest that ended in a tie...

Kinderplaats

Today we took Aunt Julie to Kinderplaats ("kids place") at the Tulip Time Festival. There was face painting, clowns, games, marshmallow roasting, and lots of other fun things.