We took a trip to Toledo, Ohio to check out the zoo. There were lots of fun animals, including a cool aquarium where we found an octopus. Abby really wanted to find the sea horse in the aquarium, but we couldn’t see it anywhere. We were on our way out when Oliver came running to us shouting, “Abby, come quick! I found the sea horse!” Abby was pretty excited when Oliver showed it to her. She’s lucky to have such a good older brother.
We managed to squeeze a lot of fun in to the short week that my parents were here. We visited downtown Detroit, saw Ford F150s being built at the Ford Rouge Factory Tour, enjoyed walking around the Huron River, explored the Arboretum, played in the park, and had plenty of downtime to jump on the tramp, build with legos and tinkertoys, and just enjoy each others’ company. We love Grandma and Grandpa!
After I finished my exams (and passed! hooray!) Grandma and Grandpa Kotter made a last minute decision to come visit us. They brought Kaitlin along with them as well. It was great to have a week to relax after all of the stress of preparing for exams. We had a great week! One of the first things we did was take them to visit Silver Beach on the shores of Lake Michigan. It was a gorgeous day and we had a blast.
Oliver had a great birthday this year. We celebrated a little later than usual, since I was taking my comprehensive exams during his actual birthday. I think the wait was worth it, though. We gave Oliver a Little Einstein’s rocket and a Wall-E remote control robot (both fabulous finds by Kay on Craigslist!), Grandma and Grandpa Kotter gave him some tinker toys, and Grandma and Grandpa James sent an awesome homemade sock monkey. I love how excited he was to open presents.
Abby’s last comment was “Oliver not have dress.” I guess I’ve had too much studying with too little sleep.
This is what happens when computer time runs out before Oliver is ready.
Oliver made up this song. Abby wanted to be part of the show.
She thought this up all on her own.
Kay made playdough for the kids recently. They love it!
Oliver and Abby love to create things together. Abby usually makes a ball or a snake. Oliver is always thinking of something new to make. He’s made robots, snails, a volcano and bunches of other awesome things.
