Tulip Time Tots

Unlike many Hollanders I LOVE Tulip Time!! (Update...I actually think many Hollanders actually do like it as well :-) )It is so much fun to go downtown and see so many random people. I also love it because it's a reminder that Summer is almost here. It brings back many high school memories (Keely & Becky)...it's a "feel good" week all around. Mike on the other hand is NOT fan. Alison follows in my shoes. She loves to watch the dancers, kicks up her feet, and tries to mimick everything the dancers do. She may be a professional Dutch Dancer someday...we shall see :-). Here are some pictures from this week. I'm hoping to take Alison to the parade this Saturday, but with Sheri due any day with little Max we shall see!!


Sheri & Chase


Sheri's friend Abby and daughter Reily...(Sorry if I spelled her name wrong Ab)


Chase & his cousin Gwen

I love this picture of Ali...she looks innocent.

Lola & Alison...best Dutch buds

Lola, Gwen, and Alison

All the cousins! Chase, Lola, Gwen, & Ali

Alison's First Sleepover

Friday night Alison had her cousin Lola over for her first official sleepover. She's slept at Lola's a couple of times before but has not had anyone over to her house. That night we watched Madagascar Escape to Africa, which BARELY got watched since the girls were running wild all over the house for about an hour. We had some popcorn and then a sugar free Popsicles. Finally about 9:45 they were completely settled and fell asleep. The next morning, per their request, we had donuts with chocolate frosting & sprinkles. Alison had tons of fun and cried when her best friend went home. Took a great nap though! :-)

Shower for Sheri

Last Saturday Jen, Abby, and I had a shower for Sheri. As of today she is 39 weeks and SOOOOOO ready to have little Maxwell James. We had a lot of fun and she was able to be with many new and old friends who are very dear to her. Thank you everyone for sharing in her special day.