Michigan: Lots of walks and fresh air

Jake saw lots of Michigan from a stroller. We went for walks almost every day.

Jake quite enjoyed his stroller rides. If he was fussy, a ride calmed him right down.

Getting some lunch at Zukey Lake Tavern.

On the Brighton Mill Pond boardwalk

At Grandma Stewart's house

This is such an awesome photo I can't believe I took it.

Michigan: Blueberry Picking

One of the things I really wanted to do in Michigan was go blueberry picking. We had such great memories of doing it in Portland on Sauvie Island.

Cousins Fran and Gabby, Luke, and Aunt Ronny

Me with Jake and Aunt Ronny taking a break

Luke's depiction of the day

Michigan: Boat Rides

One of the things Luke did a lot of in Michigan was go boat riding on the lake.

Luke and cousin Fran.

Luke enjoying the Michigan evening.

Luke driving the boat! All by himself!

Luke and Uncle Mario.

Such attention to his driving.

Grandpa let him drive his boat too!

Luke's artistic rendition of his Michigan boat rides. Driving the boat all by himself was a definite highlight of the whole trip for him.

July Pictures

Here are some pictures from July, before our Michigan vacation.

Cousin John having fun with Jake.

John and Jake

After attending his first birthday party.

Modelling his J hat . . .

. . . and knee high socks.

Playing patty-cake with Luke in the park.

These boys make each other laugh all the time.

Swimming at Grandmas

After a bath

Closeup of his face after a tumble from the stroller.

A Great Day with the Cousins

Cousins Leo and John have been visiting this week. On Saturday, we took the boys on a hike and then to the swimming pool.

Before the hike, charging up with fruit snacks

Making them stop for a minute to enjoy the view.

The hikers

After over an hour of swimming, fueling up on more junk food.

Hard to get a great pic of all three.

Attacking Uncle Matt in the pool.

Happy 4th of July

On the morning of July 4, we went up the street to watch the Webster Groves 4th of July Parade.

Matt, Grandpa, Jake, Leo, John, and, um, Luke

Jake and cousins Leo and John. Luke was not feeling photogenic at that moment.

More Jake from May and June

Here are some random pictures of Jake from May and June.