Helena's New T-Shirt

Although a picture is usually worth 1,000 words, there's not really anything I need to add to this one; the message of the pictures speaks for itself!

Apple Picking

"Mommy and Daddy took me apple picking today in honor of Johnny Appleseed's birthday on the 23rd."




"Look at all the rules...just to go apple picking!"




"This looks like a keeper!"




Mommy and Helena hiding under an apple tree




"Um! This apple is yummy!"




"Daddy, let's get these apples home so Mommy can bake us some delicious treats!"

Riviera Maya

Mommy and Daddy took a relaxing, peaceful, quiet vacation to the Yucatan Peninsula without Helena for a couple of days to celebrate their 4th anniversary.




The happy couple ready for rest and relaxation




Brings new meaning to Helena's expression "come to my hut"




Jeff ready for the kayaking trip




Dead tired after rowing against the current to come back to shore







Up, up and away...




Great camera shot, Sara! Jeff upon his take-off in the parasail




Relaxing by the pool




Relaxing by the bar




Relaxing by the pool bar (unfortunately it didn't open until 9am)




The shower was bigger than our master bathroom (pre-remodeling reconstruction).

Hail to the Victors!

Hope everybody has had an enjoyable summer! Despite Michigan losing its first game of the season to Utah, Helena was excited to show her school spirit for Daddy's alma mater (see the following video). The college football season is long enough that hopefully Helena will learn the whole "Victors" by the time of the OSU game.





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Sesame Place

The family headed to Sesame Place last week for a fun day of water rides and Sesame Street characters.







Going down a water slide with Daddy




Very refreshing on a hot day




"Daddy, are you sure you are supposed to climb up this with me?"













Watching the Elmo show




"There goes Elmo!"




Slapping high-fives with Zoey during the parade




Wiped out after a fun day at Sesame Place. Thanks Mommy and Daddy!

Wolverine Pride

Jeff showing off his belated Father's Day gift from Sara - personalized University of Michigan license plates

A Day at the Beach

Sunday was a great day, so the family hit the Jersey Shore.




Helena showing off her pink bathing suit




Playing in the sand