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It is finally summer and I am trying desperately to update pictures of the boys.
John finished his first year of preschool in May. His teacher was wonderful with him. John loves to read and can sound out most words. It is very shocking to come upon him reading a book or a webpage. He has become quite proficient at navigating his way around the Hot Wheels website. he loves spending time at the park or walking to the local movie theater to get popcorn.
John played t-ball for the first time this summer. He actually liked it. It was fun practicing in the front yard with old car mats for bases. James also enjoyed being able to run around during practice and games.
James is now 18 months and always on the go. At this age, John would sit down and watch a show for a 1/2 hour, but not James. He is always going to get his shoes so that he can go outside. This is great except when I have to get work done. We call him the "hurricane" because he is constantly getting stuff out to play with. If his brother is doing something, he is right there. They fight a lot and James is starting to hold his own. It is exhausting and very frustrating some day, but then they turn around and hug and kiss each other. Go figure. James is finally starting to talk. The speech therapist he has been working with is great. We have had many frustrating moments but it will be worth it when I finally hear the word "Momma". John-John was on the opposite end of the language spectrum so it is very different having a child who struggles to communicate.
We have spent time exploring Binder Park Zoo, swimming at my brother's house, wandering Fredrick Meijer Gardens, and playing at the park with friends down the street.
Daddy John was just hired as the new Director of Technology for the Ionia ISD. This is a huge turning point in his career and I am so excited for him. I have been appointed the new principal of Woodview Elementary in Belding. We had several administrative changes and I was very excited to move.
In a couple of weeks, we are off to Marquette for our annual vacation. This year we are renting a cottage from friends in Gwinn on Big Bass Lake. I will try to post pics upon our return.
Hey batter, batter. Swing batter!
Cheese!
Strike?
Cheers.
James says, "Dumb jock!"
I LOVE the slide!
