Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Old... older... even older...
Family is so important, and memories -- especially ones from days long ago -- are so cherished. But along with the memories, and the pictures, it's so cool when you can hand down items that have been in your family for generations. That have history too them. A piece of your past, and eventually a piece of your future.
In the old category, today Kyle got to break into a tub of Legos that belonged to Andrew, Beth and I growing up. I was a little sad to break apart the creations that were still stuck together; they were my creations from so many years ago. But, apart they are. And now they are becoming the creations of Kyle. He had so much fun playing with them today and hated to put them away. He has a Lego car in bed with him right now. He already talked about what he is going to build tomorrow.
In the older category is this bassinet. It was bought for my dad to sleep in as a newborn. My dad was born in 1934, so the bassinet has been around quite awhile. My dad slept in it, my aunts, my siblings and I, my cousins, and my cousins' children. When I was expecting Kyle I gave it a new paint job and bought new bedding. It was set up for both Kyle and Erin. My nephew Jack used it, and now 10-day-old Brett is sleeping in it. Two of my cousin Kathy's sons got married this summer, so in the coming years I would expect that a whole new generation will begin using the bassinet.
And in the even older category is an apron that my Aunt Joan brought this summer. It belonged to my great-grandmother, Margaret Smyth. She was my dad's grandmother. I would need to check, but I think she was born in the 1880s. She was born in Ireland, and moved here with my grandmother in the early 1900s.
In the old category, today Kyle got to break into a tub of Legos that belonged to Andrew, Beth and I growing up. I was a little sad to break apart the creations that were still stuck together; they were my creations from so many years ago. But, apart they are. And now they are becoming the creations of Kyle. He had so much fun playing with them today and hated to put them away. He has a Lego car in bed with him right now. He already talked about what he is going to build tomorrow.
In the older category is this bassinet. It was bought for my dad to sleep in as a newborn. My dad was born in 1934, so the bassinet has been around quite awhile. My dad slept in it, my aunts, my siblings and I, my cousins, and my cousins' children. When I was expecting Kyle I gave it a new paint job and bought new bedding. It was set up for both Kyle and Erin. My nephew Jack used it, and now 10-day-old Brett is sleeping in it. Two of my cousin Kathy's sons got married this summer, so in the coming years I would expect that a whole new generation will begin using the bassinet.And in the even older category is an apron that my Aunt Joan brought this summer. It belonged to my great-grandmother, Margaret Smyth. She was my dad's grandmother. I would need to check, but I think she was born in the 1880s. She was born in Ireland, and moved here with my grandmother in the early 1900s.
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Saturday, September 12, 2009
Welcome to the world Brett Casey Ayotte!!
A huge welcome to my new nephew, Brett, born at 2:47 in the wee hours of this morning. He is absolutely adorable and we love him to pieces already! He was 8 lb., 7 oz. and was 20 inches long. His journey was exciting from the start since we were with Beth and Jack when her water broke in the McDonald's PlayPlace. Of course the irony of it happening just as she was scolding Jack for wetting his pants makes for a great birth story. I will let you read more about it from Beth, but here are a few pictures of the new bundle of joy!!
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Flashback: A beach we LOVE
In August we went to a new beach that we hadn't been to before. The amazing thing is it's a five minute drive from our house right here in South Haven. I'm so glad that my friends chose that beach to meet at! The thing I loved so much about it is that Deerlick Creek empties into Lake Michigan there. By the time it reaches the lake it is a shallow little stream that meanders across the beach. It makes the beach perfect for shallow play in the stream area, or swimming in the lake. It's the only beach in the area that allows dogs, so that is fun as well. And it must be a bit of a secret because it isn't crowded at all. It's also a beautiful setting... Lake Michigan is always beautiful, but this just had added charm! Here are some pictures from our great day.
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
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