AT&T Park and McAfee Stadium?

We went to a Giants game (Wed night) and an Oakland A's game (Friday night). The nights were nice and breezy, the games not very exciting, and the stadiums interesting (AT&T park is a lot nicer than McAfee Stadium), but Ryan gets to check two more stadiums off his list of ball parks to visit.

Our Pretend Dragon

Morgan and the triplets were pretending that a Dragon was coming to our house. Jaxen was a little nervous and was shocked to hear it growl and beat its wings. Here is a cute video of them pretending.

Gracie's Fro

Humidity does not love Gracie. Gracie was blessed with blond curls, however, they become very unruly in the humidity here in Michigan. I comb them once and sometimes twice a day, but they always seem to end up in a huge bushy bird's nest. Gracie didn't want her picture taken, but I couldn't resist.

Backyard Fun

Since putting in a fence in our backyard, we have enjoyed playing and hanging out out of doors. I will be sad to see summer go.


Joshua watchin all the caos below.


Jaxen swinging


Gracie hanging out


Rachel even enjoys going for a swing every once in awhile.

Beach at Lake Michigan

After Blueberry picking, everyone but the Triplets and Mommy went to Lake Michigan for a dip. They all had a great time and were surprised at how nice the beaches are here.


Fluegel Family: Robb, Robin, Elizabeth, Ashley, Jessica, Laura, Rebecca, Emma and Sarah.





Robin with Sarah.


Emma and Morgan.


Elizabeth and Ashley.


Elizabeth, Jessica, Ashley

Blueberry Picking

I was on call the weekend they were here, so while Mommy was away, they all went Blueberry picking and had a great time. Allison, Malory and Max Mortensen joined them. Morgan and Max had a blast hiding from Allison.


Mallory, Gracie, and Joshua picking away.


Rachel relaxing in her stroller.


The triplets at the end of the trip.

Dutch Village with the Fluegel Family

Last weekend Ryan's childhood friend Robb Fluegel came to visit with his wife Robin and their seven girls. We had a great time visiting different places and hanging out in Michigan. Here we all are at Dutch Village a little place to visit showing off Dutch Culture.


Emma, Gracie and Joshua petting the baby goats.


Joshua, Jaxen and Gracie petting the bigger goats with Jessica.


Emma and Morgan dancing "Dutch" style.



Gracie, Morgan, Joshua and Jaxen sitting in the horse buggie.


Gracie going down the slide.


Joshua not to sure about going down the slide.


All the kids riding the swinging ride.