At home fun this summer

The first part of the summer we had a big trip, and then went up north for two weeks, so we did spend a little time at home after that.  The boys like to play in the sprinklers and run around in general, so we spent a lot of time outside.  Vince had a game left after the trip up north for coaches pitch and he got to catch, so he was very excited.

 He wanted to catch all summer long!

 Being a good fan.  He did not always sit and watch the games, sometimes he would go and roll down the hill instead.  

 Vince had a MRI this summer, which had good results, he did a good job with it.

 It is not too often that Dominic is quiet, usually when he is, it means there is trouble.  I was surprised to find him in is room playing nicely.  

 Mmmm.  Chocolate ice cream  

 We built a shelf for inside and the boys were big helpers

Dominic being Dominic :)

Rogers City

We went you for Nautical Festival again this year and had a great time.  We did a lot this year, but the two favorites were the big trucks, playing on the little league field, and the parade.  The boys also got to ride on a couple rides at the carnival and touch the water.  It was a little chilly to go swimming, but we had to at least touch it.  It is always very beautiful up there.

Dominic's Actual Birthday

Being that we were up north right before Dominic's birthday, we did just a small family party on the actual day, but we still had to get a cake from Meijer.  Dominic was very excited to pick it out, he got a hockey cake, which surprised us, but he was happy.  At 3 years old, Dominic is very energetic!  He likes to run, and jump, climb, and all things boy.

He has been going through a super hero phase :)

Vacation - Part 4 - TC and Party

We went into Traverse a few different times and one of the highlights other than meeting Brighton, the air show, and going to the baseball game was the splash pad.  We were not planning on going to is, but somehow ended up there.  Vince was not as excited about it, but Dominic was super excited.  We also went to the carnival and the boys got to ride on a ride.   For Dominic's party we ended up having it at the condo we stayed in and we had a pretty good crowd.  Before the party a few of us went golfing and that was great too.

 Vince got a chainsaw for his birthday so Dominic wanted one too, only it had to be orange.  

 Dominic referred to his party as his celebrate party, not his actual birthday.  It was a little confusing for him

 Dominic picked out his cake and candles and what we did not realize was that the candles were the kind that restart.  It was pretty funny, they just kept going.

 Great Grandma Yuldine and Emelia, Alexis, Vince, and Dominic

 Sneaking a little frosting

 Driving a car at the Cherry Festival

 Splash pad

 He loved it!

 Golfing before the party

 Beautiful view on the course

 Vince was a good driver