Michigan part II.

Well, we only have a few days left up here. It's really been a blast and so relaxing! I forgot how fun it can be when you're not pregnant or don't have a deployed husband! Here are some more pics!



This is Miles' great grandma. It was sweet watching them interact.
The beach was freezing! Who ever thought it would only be 50 degrees in June. So, Miles and I hid away in the tent. (Rachel and Adam's tent I should add. That thing was a life savor! Thanks guys! :) )
Going on one of many walks. This is the most exercise I've had in a year!
Waiting for our nocturnal creatures to arrive. Brad and I ended up feeding 2 raccoons and one jumped in my lap! That was a thriller. Whew!
My dad taught Brad how to use a motor boat. He had been begging me all week to go in the canoe with the new motor (actually probably like 20 year old motor) attached. As you can see I brought ores. I wasn't going to risk it. :) 
Babies! Babies! Babies! I love being up here this time of year because all the animals have their furry little ones following behind. So cute.
Dad wanted to make a new outlet from Bass lake to Lake Michigan. So the guys are working hard.

Michigan

We're here in MI! It's beautiful! So lush and total opposite of the dry California land. It hasn't even been a day yet but here are a couple pics so far.

Last night

Tonight is our last night in 544-B Howard Ln. Why I am not packing now, I don't know. I suppose I am procrastinating because it makes me sad to see such an empty house. We've had many memories here even though it's been only 6 months. Lots of firsts with Miles I guess.
It will be a fun flight on Wednesday! Two cats, a baby and endless luggage. But, if you are familiar with our history you would know we have mastered this task many times!

Our living room this evening.

Hello! Again...

Well, it's a been a while. Now that we are moving to Germany in 3 weeks I've decided to be more dedicated and keep this thing active and updated. 

Oh yah, did I mention we are moving to Germany in 3weeks? Our orders got bumped up, WAY up. So we are sad that we won't be going to MI while the family is up there. We were really looking forward to that. Oh well, always next year I guess.

Besides our big move approaching, the last couple months have been pretty quiet. Miles can sit up now, upgraded to the "big" bathtub, and he got his first little tooth! I don't know why but it is so sad to me that he has a tooth! Maybe I secretly wanted him to have his baby gummy smile forever. I wish I could take him to never-never land and let him be my baby forever!

We have been in the process of selling all of our major equipment that we can't use in Germany partially due to the Euro/American outlets. So far we have sold our treadmill (I got to use that a whopping 2 weeks), washer and dryer, and computer. We are still trying to sell our Jeep but time is running short...very short. 

Brad's birthday is this Thursday. He LOVES the show 'The Office' so if you follow the show you will get a chuckle out of these gifts. We got him a "World's Best Boss" coffee mug, "Shrute Farms Beets" t-shirt, and "That's what she said" t-shirt.  I'm sure he'll be tickled. 

That's about it for now! 

Parents visit

Last week my parents came out to visit. It was a lot of fun! Lots of relaxing, taking walks, and showing them around town. Here are some pics.

Mom and I on one of many walks.

The guys working on the Jeep.

Spending time with Miles.

More car work.

Downtown San Clemente.

San Clemente pier.

Back to work

Well, Brad went back to work today after nearly a month off. This probably explains the lack of blogs.  I am going to miss sleeping in, eating out and having the help with Miles. But, I am definitely ready for life to go back to normal. There is only so much time two people can spend together! Whew!

Anyway, here's to normalcy again.

Talky Mctalkerson

One of my favorite things in the world is when Miles talks to me. I could listen to it all day. It's just so precious to hear. I was able to catch a few moments of it on camera and thought you might enjoy!