How alike?

this is a photo of waylen at 7 weeks and shiloh at 6 weeks. who will she look like once she gets more defined features? like her big brother...or mommy?

26.2

Here is Grandma sporting her grandkids pictures during the race!!

Waylen Says: "Grandma, Im so glad I crossed the finish line with you!"

today was a monumental day. colleen's mom ran and completed her first marathon! she joined 14,000 others in the detroit free press marathon. that's 26.2 miles, friends. some of us can't walk that far. the course took her around detroit, belle isle, across the ambassador bridge, into windsor and back via the tunnel. can you imagine? she did it! months of training on hines drive in her own backyard and now this. we even went out to eat afterwards. debbie didn't have to be carried, rolled or anything. SHE KICKED BUTT AND TOLD THAT MARATHON WHO'S BOSS!

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From Colleen - Mom, we are sooo proud of you. What an accomplishment. You are an inspiration to many. We love you!! :)

From Carl - Debbie you killed that marathon. 4 hours and 58 minutes!!! when i ran my wimpy 5k a few years ago, i did it in 26 minutes. i didn't think i was gonna make it....

The Big Race

here is waylen celebrating with grandma D. in the D. on a beautiful sunday afternoon.

high fives all around.

Good Morning, Baby Sister

waylen is usually pretty happy when he gets up in the morning. after he gets changed, he calls out for his baby sister. he pronounces her name as "WHY-WOAH!" he rounds the corner into our bedroom, as he is starting to figure out where to find her. he has to go in and give her a good morning greeting and kiss.

Happy Birthday, Ella

here is a video of waylen pushing his future girlfriend ella in a baby toy car thingy. yesterday was ella's FIRST birthday...yea!!! we are so happy we were able to celebrate with joe, nicole and their family. waylen decided he wanted to take her out for a birthday spin. one day, when they are 16 and dating, they will both look back and chuckle.

cider + donuts

wow, the cider mill and the zoo in one weekend (see post below) it must be fall time in michigan.

we even went out picking apples after the festive hay ride. waylen was picking apples, some as big as his head. he then tried to lift up the pumpkins, but was unsuccessful. 

The Zoo Part Two

we took our annual trip to the detroit zoo this week. grandma and grandpa j went with us. it was so fun. (we are running out of nice days in michigan, so we gotta take advantage when we can. the colors are starting to come alive on the trees and the air is getting brisk.) waylen sat on grandpa's shoulders so he could get a better view of the animals. he loves grandpa because he gets animal crackers from him. an unlimited supply. waylen was eating the various animals while watching the animals. weird.

coolest animals: sea otters, red pandas, seals and the penguins of course.

Shiloh's Day

A day in the life of Shiloh:

Sleeping: 17 hours

Eating: 5 hours

Diaper Changing: 1 hour (8 - 10 times)

Crying: .5 hours

Watching Waylen: .5 hours

Looking Cute: 24 hours (TOTAL)