Book Club / GNO...

Last night I enjoyed a few hours away from home: the unofficial book club / girls' night out. Book club has been on hiatus for most of the summer and last night was our attempt at starting it up again. I feel like book club always ebbs and flows. But so does life....life happens. So we're officially re-committed to reading. Reading is fundamental, you know.

Weekend in Michigan...

All the second cousins: Taylor, Grace, Allison, Andrew & Dylan
Grandfather, Mike & Dad
Nana & Grace

Self portrait, per usual

Dad's new toy, his kit car: '67 Cobra

Pre-race with Izzy

Kim, Grace, Kelly & Izzy
Sue & Ken (& Iz)
Kelly, Iz and Sue

Last weekend we made a road trip up to Michigan for the annual Crim Race. This is usually a weekend filled with family and friends, and this year was no different. Sue & Ken Peters were in from California, the Wolverton crew were in from Grand Rapids, Nana & Grandfather Keel from their new digs, Carla & Jim from down the street, the Delaneys and Kim & kids from Chicago....plus MANY more. I was not a good picture taker this weekend, so I apologize for leaving so many faces out. Anna prepared a YUMMY spread all weekend, so my attention was paid to all the good food (and full coolers :).

The running race was HOT, per normal Crim weather. Ken finished the 10 mile, and the rest of us finished the 5k. This was Taylor's first year running (she did very well) and Dylan's first year running as well. Maybe I'll get some more pics soon from other family members...so stay tuned.

Grandpa Bob's Birthday...

Doing what she does best...rolling
Her legs are always crossed like a little lady
This game was fun - Grandma Laura would talk into the box, then Izzy would mimic
Bubby
Playing with Grandpa
Stinkin' cute

Yesterday we spent the day with Mike's dad to celebrate his birthday. Izzy played with lots of fun toys (each house brings her fun, different toys to play with!) and experimented with many new foods: birthday cake (strawberry), pudding, and mashed potatoes. Yummy!

August at the lake...

Grandma Berger
Driving the boat with Grandpa Berger
Catching some rays
We spent last weekend with Mike's mom at the lake. The weather was beautiful and relaxing. Izzy always snoozes extra long while we're there. Makes for lots of great sunning time for mom & dad! Izzy had a great time showing off her new *army* crawling and lots of waving & talking. Was a fun weekend!!!

Daddy's last swim class

Last week was Mike's last swim class with Izzy, as he is starting back at school to get his MBA on Thursday nights. I will be in the water next week alone with Izzy, which will be her last day of class. We decided not to sign up again until next summer, as it's quite a deep pool for me alone with Iz & the summer is ending (hence, no more pool days). This was such a special activity for the two of them to share, as Mike was a swimmer for so many years...and now he's passing on his love for the water to our little Aqua Babe. Until next summer....

Home alone...

Izzy playing...Baxter snoozing
She will lean over and be flat as a pancake to reach something...no need to crawl!
How could you not love these cheeks?!?!

This weekend Mike was away on his annual boys' baseball trip...so Izzy and I had a quiet weekend home alone. We shopped, we jogged, we played on the swings, we went to the pool, we walked with the dogs...and simply - we had a perfect weekend together. We even had a surprise guest tonight - Aunt Jaime!!! Her Lukester is spending some time with his grandparents...so she came over to love on Iz. What a perfect ending to a perfect weekend.

Chicago Cubs...

Ange, Kel, Jen & Mary

It was a beautiful day at Wrigley Field

Catching some rays
We met in 7th grade band :)
Our seats were AMAZING...a few rows behind 1st base. Thanks to Jenny's boyfriend, Mike.

A little liquored at Casey Moran's after the Cubs beat the Pirates. We spent a LOT of time here. Notice me drinking a beer with a straw. Believe it or not, that wasn't the worst decision I made all night :)