Catching up with February ... Week-end at Ortonville ... Snow and Fun

February 21st - Another cold week-end in Camp Ortonville with Isabella and Grace. Mark and Polly are starting to re-finish their basement and they needed some time without the girls to get started.

Over the week-end we watched movies and hockey games and Disney.

Madagascar 2 ... High School Musical 3 ... Red Wings ... and Mickey Mouse.

Saturday during the day we had about 3 inches of new snow and Bella and Grace helped me shovel.

And we ate anything we wanted. Chicken noodle soup and grilled cheese sandwiches on Friday. Grilled chicken and french fries on Saturday. In between we had candy and popcorn and ice cream.

Message from Grace.

Going crazy !!!

Sunday morning we had pancakes with ice cream, chocolate sauce and cherries.

As always having the girls visit Camp Ortonville is wonderful.

Sunday evening we were invited over to Deb and Jim's house to watch the Oscars. Just an excuse to get together to eat and drink.

Our wonderful co-hosts ... Jim and Deb.

Special invited celebrities ... Jerry and Joann.

Almost movie stars ...Katie and Roger.

Deb made so much food.. and had fun with the Oscar movies as a theme.

Benjamin "Button" cookies

Frosty Nixon Martini's and Harvey Milk shots..

Winnie is Deb and Jim's dog.

She was so disappointed that 101 Dalmatians didn't win an award.

We had a great time . It was a blast !!! Thanks guys.

Catching Up with January 2009 ...

If I wasn't so lazy these last few weeks I wouldn't have to try and catch up with all that has happened in January.

So many things happened and so many things we have done. It is impossible to mention everything but I have some pictures to document some of the things.

Grace's 3rd Birthday ... January 11, 2009

Grace had her 3rd birthday on the 11th and Mark and Polly had the family over to their house. Dick and Nancy came in from Maryland. Grace decided she wanted her birthday to be all about Princesses and Nancy made a fantastic Princess cake for her.

What a beautiful cake !!!

Not sure what Grace is actually thinking here ( we never are ) but we know she loved the cake.

Opening presents is always an exciting time.

And trying on the robe, the socks, and the hat were hilarious.

Even Great Grandpa Bernard enjoyed the Princess gifts.

Yet another Camp Ortonville Visit ... January 17

We love having the girls to our house and Polly and Mark love to get a break. They think we are doing them a favor, but it's us who benefit.

Just taking a break from playing games.

Grace and Grandma.

Every so often we have a neighbor's dog come by and visit us.

Today was one of those days and the girls were just thrilled to play with "Jack".

Skiing at Mt. Holly ...

Grace's first time on the slopes. January 31,2009

Friday night Mark and Polly took Bella and Grace to Mt. Holly and met Deanna to ski. Afterwards they stayed at our house and spent all day Saturday hanging out and playing games.

What a couple of cute snow bunnies !!!

Grace preparing for the slopes.

The only video of the girls on the hill would not load on the page. I am so disappointed. I will continue to try and get it on later.

Grace told us she wanted bacon with breakfast. We used a great recipe Polly has for baked french toast. It was the "Best".

Video of Grace helping to make the french toast.

Polly and her girls.

Mark got this hat from Deanna.

Life is good in Michigan ... See you next time.