8-18-08 First Day at Marks

We brought the Wii on our trip to Mark & Amy's. When we were not picking apples for the deer, watching movies or taking walks, everyone took their turn on the Wii.

On 8-19-08 Mark, Amy, Dad and Rene'e drove to Green Bay to visit Uncle Ray. Alex and Todd stayed at Mark's and went to the local state park.

On 8-20-08 Mark tood Dad to work for the day. We just hung out around Mark's place.

Summer Camp

Alex went to summer camp this year. It was from 9-4 M-F. He had a great time. It was really nice since it was only blocks from our house and he could walk to it. They did all sorts of things. Swimming at the beach, trips to the library, fishing, games outside, crafts inside, trips to Dairy Queen ect. Here are some pic's of his time at camp.

The Mellon Parade

Alex, Grandpa and Mom went to the Mellon Parade on Sat morning. Yes we are a farm community still. Check out the John Deere tractors.

Tot Trot

During the Mellon Fest they have some 5 and 10 K runs. They also have a run for the kids. The Tot Trot. Alex had a blast.

The finish line, a ark of mellon balloons.

Everyone got a treat at the end.

Howell Mellon Roll

Howell has a Mellon fest each year. It is a major thing if you live in Howell. Alex entered the Mellon Roll. The idea is that they start at the top of the sled hill, roll their mellon down the hill. You have to make sure that you grab your mellon at the end. Dad was at work but Grandpa Pratt was there to cheer him on.

Misc Pic's of Dad's

Here are a few pics of the livingroom and spare bedroom. the results of the past few trips down to dad's. The boxes on the bed are all empty and waiting to be filled up. I always post what the guys are doing outside the house and wanted to show that I have been doing more that taking pictures.

Mark at Dad's

Alex, Dad and I went down on Friday night for a weekend at the River. Sat morning Dad powerwashed the windows on the outside of the house and I continued to clean/declutter the house. Mark pulled into the driveway just after lunch and right away started on the driveway. It was a joint effort. Mark and Dad both were swinging the hammer. Alex and I would fill the wheelbarrel and haul away the big chunks. We then filled the empty space with rocks. I think it looks pretty good. After a dinner of Pizza we all took turns powerwashing the back deck. Sunday morning Mark and Dad fixed the toilet in the room off the family room. Sunday while Dad and I were at church, Mark went up on the roof and swept it clean. After Alex fell asleep on Sat night, Dad, Mark , & I sat up talking. After Dad went to bed, Mark and I stayed up talking till around 3. I think it was like that when Ron was down and Randy also. Alot of work and a late night of chit chat.