Halloween - Trick or Treat

We had a trick or treating marathon. We started the weekend before at our annual camping trip for the Halloween weekend. Tyler and Justin stayed at the campground. We carved pumpkins together on Saturday. Since Becky was in the hospital with Kylie, there was less competition for the best carved pumpkin. Al, Troy, Ryan and Natalie stayed at our house. Megan was a wicked witch, Tyler - spiderman, Ryan - a dragon, Natalie - princess, and Justin - Ninja. Megan was a little hesitant at first, but once she found out candy was involved she became a lot more outgoing. We also went to JCI's annual trick or treating through the cubilcles. This is definately the most candy per square foot option. Finally, we ended our Halloween by cruising through our new neighborhood with some of Ty and Meg's new friends.

Fall Leaves

We've had such a warm fall that there are so many leaves yet to fall, but we were able to rake up a few piles for the kids.

Welcome Baby Kylie

Becky and Scott proudly announce their baby girl, Kylie Rae Reed. She was 7 lbs, 9 oz. and 19 inches long, born on Oct. 26. She is adorable. We carved a special pumpkin just for her.

End of September Trip to Ohio

We spent a beautiful weekend in Ohio at the end of September. We went to a pig roast where Tyler rode a pony and Megan played in the corn fields. We also went for a hay ride and picked out pumpkins.

Labor Day Weekend

Aunt Helen surprised us all Labor Day weekend by flying in. Grandma and Grandpa Bultman camped at Holland State Park. We had fun running down the dunes, boating, roasting marshmellows, playing with cousins, riding our bikes and getting dirty.

Tyler's 4th Birthday Celebration

We celebrated Tyler's birthday at Shelley and Jay's house. Ty was excited about getting Justin's old bike. Now he's faster than ever. Becky and Scott are getting excited for the arrival of little Reed. We are planning a baby shower for her at the beginning of August. Sunday night the Giants were on and we were so excited to see cousin Adam #61 playing most of the second half. We are trying to teach Tyler to say "Go Giants" instead of "Go Beavers." Congrats Adam - we're so proud of you!

Michigan Adventure - August 18

JCI had their anual picnic at Michigan Adventureon Tyler's birthday. Justin, Grandma and Grandpa Bultman joined us while Megan played at Shelley's with Natalie. Can you believe that Grandma Bultman went on a roller coaster? We had a great time despite the cooler weather and sprinkles. Justin's favorite was the Mad Mouse because it felt like you were going to fall off the edge of the track.

Binder Zoo - August 15

Grandma and Grandpa Bultman, Shelley, Justin, Natalie, Ryan, Allison, Ryan, Tyler, Megan and I went to Binder Park Zoo. Our favorite was definetely feeding the giraffes!

Our Butterfly Emerges - August 7

The chrysalis became clear and the butterfly was ready to come out. We gathered up lots of books to read while we waited. (We missed the other one coming out.) Every once in a while we would check the chrysalis. Can you believe that we missed it again. We turned around and she was already out. Her wings were still crumpled up, but she was out. We had fun letting her climb on our fingers and then released her in the yard. Ty said her prickly legs tickled.

Ottawa County Fair

Megan, Natalie, Justin, Mark, and Ryan had a great time at the fair. Even the rain couldn't stop us from having a good time.