Frist Day of Preschool!

Ethan is now in the 4's class and was very excited to get back to Natures Way Preschool!

Putting his things away in his cubby!

Labor Day Weekend

We had a very relaxing and fun weekend at my grandparents lake cottage in Indiana over Labor day. We were lucky enough to spend it with grandma Sowerwine, great-grandma and grandpa Edwards and grandma and grandpa Jastifer! With Jim now having holidays off, it was nice to spend a long weekend with daddy too. The weather went from warm and sunny to cold and rainy, but we still had a good time and ended the trip with a bonfire and smores! Celebrating daddy's 29th birthdayCatching fish:) The boys love spending time with grandpa Jastifer! Spending some time with great-grandma on the swing set. The boys and all the goodies for smores! Cute Caleb and in the back, Ethan is guarding the smores:) Bonfire :) Jim and his dad relaxing.

Baby Jastifer #3

Here is a sneak peak at our third child, these pictures never get old! I loved seeing the baby move around and really trying to get its hands in its mouth! So cute!

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Our boys...growing up way to fast!

Ethan - 4 years and 4 months old
Caleb - 2 years and 4 months old

More from Marquette

Ethan having fun on the beds in the cabin at Bruce Crossing.
Caleb crying because he does not want to leave the Cabin in Grand Marias.
Proof that Caleb has been to Biener camp
Beach time
The old man turns 29
Caleb's first Smore
Jastifer family at the Bruce Crossing camp
Dinner at camp, the boys and Laurie preferred gatorade.

Catching up, life in Marquette

For those of you who do not know, we are in Marquette for the month while Jim completes a rotation with the ortho group at MGH. Having lived here for two years a few years ago now, we have missed this place and could not wait for the chance to return. We have rented a house that we have made our home for the month and have been busy doing everything and going everywhere that we have longed for since we left this city. The boys have been having a blast and Ethan has enjoyed coming back to the town that he was born. We have filled our days with the children's museum, library, going to the various beaches, hanging around our house, hitting up all the local restaurants, and just loving being back together again as a family. If you ever get the chance to check out this beautiful city, please do, it is so worth the trip! Here are a few of our highlights while we have been here.... Climbing on the rocks Jim can't seem to go the black rocks without cliff jumping, two thumbs up. Caleb could put rocks in the bucket, walk the bucket to the water, and then throw the rocks in the water all day long! A lefty and a righty.
Ethan rode a small bike race, the Ore to Shore. He thought he was pretty hot stuff! Proof that baby Jastifer #3 has been to Marquette:)

Life is good

Love these boys!

Visitors in Marquette

Uncle Bryan and Aunt Lisa dropped by for dinner and a quick tour of town. Thanks for stoppingby, it was a lot of fun!

Family Reunion 2011

The third weekend in July is always our annual family reunion in Indiana on my mom's side. It is a great time getting together with family that I have not seen in years and meet some of the newest additions! It is crazy with all 30+ people under one roof, but we would not have it any other way. The boys have a blast and it is so much fun seeing them develop memories at a place that is so important to me. There is a big water slide that both the boys went down and Ethan pretty much wore himself out on it :) Until next year...