Up North

We took two trips up north recently. Last month, we borrowed the big van from Daddy's work to drive up to Traverse City. We needed a lot of cargo space to bring back couches from Grandma Gail and Grandpa Gary's house. Here I am, ready to take my turn driving the big rig.

After we pulled into TC and loaded up the couches, there was plenty of play time. Here Ally and I are being silly cousins with Uncle Nate and Daddy.

Mommy and I hanging out at Arbutus Lake.

Having a big family breakfast with Aunt Tricia, Gi Gi Gail, Gi Gi Dorothy,
Mommy, Uncle Deano, Owen

Speaking of a big family meal, we sure had one over 4th of July weekend in Charlevoix. Here we are on Fajita Night.


We love to be in Charlevoix because we can walk to a lot of fun places. Here are Mommy and I coming back from the park and beach.

We did drive out of town a bit to visit Friske Orchards. Here is a picture of Daddy, Beatrice and me measuring how tall we are.

Having a doughnut break with Daddy, Mommy, Grandma Gail,
Aunt Rachel, Beatrice, Uncle Jason

We had fun going for boat rides, playing at the beach, walking "on the town", but I think the most fun I had was playing with the hose. Here I am getting my cousin Jack all wet!

I love to be up north!

Emmy Cago

Last month we took the train in to Chicago (or Cago as I like to call it) to meet up with all of the TC Plums - Grandma Gail, Grandpa Gary, Aunt Julie, Uncle Nate and Ally. It was great! Here are some pictures from our adventure.

I love trains, so I was pretty excited that we were taking the choo-choo to get to Chicago. Here I am looking for the train with Daddy and reading my train book with Mommy.


Here I am on my first morning in Chicago, checking out the view from Aunt Mary and Uncle James' apartment. They live right on Lake Shore Avenue!

Our first morning, we took the bus to Shedd Aquarium. The bus was so big, it had a pivot section in the middle, which was where we were sitting. Everytime we turned, we moved. As you can see, Ally Plum is being a kid on the bus playing peek-a-boo!

After our aqarium adventure, we took a trolley back to The Miracle Mile. Here is a family picture in a very special spot - the park in front of the historic Water Tower. This is where Daddy asked Mommy to marry him.
That evening, we went to Milleneum Park, where Ally and I had some Girls Gone Wild in Chicago time in the splash fountain. It was so cool.


Here is a picture of me and Daddy on the lake front trail. We were on our way back from the beach and Lincoln Park Zoo.

Here we are on the train back to Michigan. Our trip to Chicago was the best! I can hardly wait to do it again. If you want to see more pictures from our trip, click here:


Trip Pictures

love,
Emily

Hannah Banana

Hannah and her family were on their summer visit to the Midwest last week. We hung out at Milham Park in Kalamazoo, just like our mommies used to. It was so fun to play with Hannah and to meet her sister Leah.

Feeding the ducks

Wading in the water

Such big girls!

Last Day

Today is Grandpa Jimmer's last day of teaching for the Kalamazoo Public Schools. I know his students will miss him, but I am sure excited because it means even more time to spend with me. Here are some pictures from one of his retirement dinners.

Having very nice things said about him

With his teaching partner, Marie, who is also retiring.

Congratulations, Ga Ga! I love you!

Skeeter

It is hot outside so I've been keeping hydrated with my new Camelback "Skeeter". I am ready to hit the trails!

It's been a while, let's catch up!

Here I am with my mommy - we both look happy, so I guess the day was going well!
My friend Lily is good at making mud. And I'm good at getting muddy. Perfect combination!
Daddy was tired and needed a nap after making his championship chilli - Hey Wake Up dad - time to go!



Here is his award - he won the "hot" category. "Spicy hot chili" is now part of my vocabulary:

How many Plums/Adams can you fit in a hot tub? A lot!


We had a surprise birthday party for Grandpa Gary at oh-oh's house a few weekends ago in Traverse City. I think we got him!



The best part was playing cars on oh-oh's deck with Uncle Jase.


During the weekend we stayed with my cousin Ally. Dad pulled us in the wagon and we both got to hold Gunner's leash! Check out our matching outfits!


Ally and I have so much fun together!



The Beeze is bummed that she missed out on girly cousin time. Next time beeze!


This is my other cousin oh-oh. He finds cake to taste just slightly above average.




Time for some chicken fights, which I plan to dominate with my long reach!


Simon and I got to go play at gi-gi Gail's beach - Simon looks pretty well recovered from his splash fight with my dad!

Finally it was time to load up dad's Subaru and head home (check out my big-girl bed loaded in the back!)


Big girl bed? Oh yeah!



Mom and dad haven't taken me to see Indiana Jones yet, but I'm ready for action!


ok, it's almost midnight. Get to bed and stop messin around on the computer dad - you have to work tomorrow!

love you guys,

Emmy.

2 years old!

I am two years old today! Mom and Dad can hardly believe what a big girl I am.

May 4, 2008 - 2 years old

May 4, 2007 - 1 year old

May 4, 2006 - moments old

Stay tuned for more on how I celebrated my Happy Day!