Month of FUN!

We've been busy busy busy since Patrick's birthday enjoying the summer. The weekend of his birthday we moved (again only a few blocks away). Then we went up to Michigan for a week of sun and fun over the 4th of July. Patrick loved swimming even though it was a bit chilly. He did okay with the fireworks too as long as they were at a distance. We took Patrick to his first drive-in movie with Keegan, Mackenzie, and Aunt Kellie. Drive-ins are great family fun. I don't know why they ever got rid of them. It was the first movie Charlie and I have seen in almost a year! We had a great time grilling out, relaxing on the boat, shopping, and visiting.

Then we had a 1st Birthday Party at Grandma and Grandpa C's for Nora and Patrick. It was great to see everyone! They got so many fun presents! Everyone was very generous. Charlie thought it would be fun to sleep out in the tent so he set it up in the front yard (Patrick's first camping trip). We didn't make it through the night, it got a bit chilly, but Patrick thought it was fun.

This weekend we had some friends from Tech visit for the weekend. Lucas is almost exactly 6-months younger than Patrick. We went to the aquarium and walked along the lake to the zoo. It was great to finally get the boys together. I know they will be great friends growing up. Here are a few pictures from the last couple of weeks.

Patrick's First Birthday

Can you believe this is our little guy one year ago!




Finally the update from the big day! It started off by Charlie and I signing the papers for the sale of our condo (sad to leave Patrick's first home), but then went to have his 12-Month photos taken. Mackenzie and Grandma and Grandpa C were in the City to help celebrate. We had a great day, Patrick enjoyed his cake, as you can see by the pictures...and we ended the day with a swim in the pool at our new apartment.

Torch Lake - Northern Michigan

Patrick is on the east shore of Torch Lake enjoying the sandy beach and the sunset. We have enjoyed introducing Patrick to the summer fun in Northern Michigan. Birthday pictures are on their way!