Detroit

So, Detroit. We had a blast! We went to the zoo first, then to a Tigers game (where they got spanked by the Red Sox.) Alex found the tiger claws (no foam fingers in Comerica Park!) but he didn't get any because... anyone wanna guess how much they cost? $15 each! Can you believe that?

But he did get this super cute hat that he loves!

This is the tunnel at the zoo. It goes underneath the seal habitat and they show off for the people. One of them just hung out letting the jet blow on it's face for about 5 minutes. Alex thought this was pretty fascinating, especially when they swam over our heads.

Since the movie The Golden Compass Jeff and I have both added Polar Bears to our fantasy army. Thus of course we had to take a picture with this one.

The fish kept swimming by in this tank, and anyone that sees alex... ever... knows what he is saying here. Whereareyou?!?!

I wished we would have had more time in Detroit, there was SO much more to do. Next time for sure...

Michigan

Here is a snapshot of part of our trip to Michigan so far! We went to Mackinaw island and there is an old Military fort up on the hill. This was inside one of the bunkers where they made a room into a 'kids quarters.' There were lots of activities and stuff for Alex to destroy. We thought he was just WAY too cute in the soldier uniform.....


Or as an actual soldier....

This is from a balcony at the fort looking out over the island. On this island the only cars alllowed are emergency vehicles. Everything else is horse and buggy or bicycles. You should see the construction buggies. Big old horse drawn flat bed trailers with all the construction equipment on them. No tractors or anything! That would SUCK!

Yup, he fell off. It was awesome.

Here are just a few so far from our trip. We are having a pretty good time, but the weather has been crappy pretty much the whole time. We have really only had decent weather 2 days so far, but it is supposed to be nice friday & saturday. Those two days are important cuz the Tiger's baseball game is Friday, and we travel on Saturday. So here's hoping the forecast doesn't change!

Dance Fever

As you can see this was from around Christmas but baby dancing is always a good time!

6 Blocks Down!!

So, I finally finished my 6 quilt blocks for this month's class. Here is the last one, Whoot whoot!

We had our next class tonight, up next? Applique. Crap. I'll let you know how it goes.

My Child

These are just some of my favorites from the last week or so. That kid is getting pretty dang funny. He tries to ride everything!

My Quilt

Here is my new hobby. Turns out quilting is an excellent way to keep your hands busy. So, 5 blocks down, 1 to go before next month when I get the next two. The class is two blocks a month, then at the end of the year we put it all together for a super awesome quilt! So far I am IN LOVE with my fabric choices, even Jeff likes it. This first block is called the Double Four Patch.
This is Nine Patch on Point

Friendship Quilt Block

Kansas Troubles. And trust me, Troubles is an appropriate name.

Dutchman's Puzzle. This one is my favorite so far. I love love love the blue. Will post more as I get them done! (ps, Sandy let's see what you are learning in your class...)

Alex archives

We finally found the cord to upload videos so we have some old ones. This is from last summer. Alex got this ball popper for his birthday and it went over pretty well.