Ho, Ho, Ho, Merry Christmas!

Trey and Aunt Lindsey reading a book
Trey opening presents with Uncle Mike
Christmas morning breakfast
Christmas morning in front of my tree
Three is Trouble

I am really spoiled. I have so many people that love me. Last year was special because it was my 1st Christmas and this year is special because it is the last one with just Mom, Dad, and me. Next year I will have a new brother to share Christmas with. I can't wait. Here are some pictures of all my parties!

Guess What!

Yesterday Mom and Dad told me that I was going to have a brother. I got to see pictures of him in Mommy's belly and see a video too. They tell me that his name will be Jase. I am a little confused on what this all means. When they ask me if I wanted a brother or a sister I always say "nope". I am sure it will take time to get used to a new brother but I can't wait to teach him all the things that I know how to do.

So Stinkin Cute!

Happy Halloween everyone! We went trick or treating last night. I am pretty lucky because I got lotsa goodies. I had fun with it this year. Here are some fun pictures of me and my family!

with Aunt Lindsey

with Mom and Dad

with Grandma Stegenga

with Great Grandma Stegenga
with Great Grandma Slotman
with Grandma Nyboer and cousins
with Grandpa Rog and Janie

Happy Halloween!

Saturday we had a blast at my cousin's house. We had a cook out and carved our pumpkins. I liked to eat the pumpkin insides even though mom and dad told me to stop.

Any time the adults try to take pictures of the three of us...this is how they turn out. We are wild!

Update...

Sorry it has been so long since my mom posted anything. She is starting to feel much better. I am very excited that I will be getting a big brother or sister. My mom has her ultrasound on Nov 12 and will be 17 weeks so hopefully I can find out then if it's a brother or a sister!

Last weekend my dad went to a Snow Show and came back with a quad that is my very own. It will be a little while before I can ride it on my very own but I am starting to get the hang of it. It's fun to go fast on it!

Monkey See, Monkey Do

I learn things very quickly and like to copy everything that my mom and dad are doing. Here is a picture of me washing my tricycle. I watched mom wash her car and I learned how to do it.

Michigan's Adventure

Last Saturday Grandma Nyboer took the whole family to Michigan's Adventure. I had a blast. First we played in the water park and I got to splash around in the kiddie pool. I even went down the small slide in the kiddie pool with mom. Then we went on some rides. Normally I would be too small to ride on some of them but since I had my cousins to help me I was able to go. My grandma even tried to ride on a boat ride with me and got temporarily stuck in the boat. Good thing grandma has a great spirit because we laughed and laughed. We love making memories together.

Vacation

Last week we spent 4 nights up at Rose and Gary Bryan's cottage. We were in real need of a vacation and it was just the kind that we like. We relaxed the whole time. We went up with mom's side of the family. It was the first time in a very long time that she and all her brothers and sisters were on a vacation together. I hardly ever get to sped time with Aunt Lindsey and Aunt Katie so it was really great to spend time with my family.

We spent our days lounging on their private beach. And my favorite thing was to go for rides. I got to drive their golf cart and quads (with dad and mom's help) all over their 200 and some acres. I thought I was pretty big stuff.

One night the whole family went down and shot clay pigeons. We were all surprised that I wasn't even afraid of the sound of the guns. Grandpa says " that is the first step at a great hunter". Grandpa showed us the gun that I will get some day. I can't wait until I am old enough to go hunting with Grandpa and Uncle Mike.

Binder Park Zoo

On Friday we went to Binder Park Zoo with Grandma Stegenga. I was there last year with my other grandma but I was still too little to see all the animals. I call all animals puppies so mom and grandma tried to teach me all of them. My favorite animal was the giraffes. You can pet and feed them cookies. It was a fun day!

Beach Bum

Yesterday we went to the beach. I had a great time playing in the sand and kicking in the water. I like to watch the other kids play too. I really like being a beach bum!

Splish Splash

The weather has been so nice mom dug out the kiddie pool so I could splish splash around. The hose is very fun to play with. I like to drink out of it. In July the Sandy Pine water park is supposed to open and I can't wait. Mom and I can go there and play in the kiddie pool and activity area with other kids. Maybe we can even see dad on his lunch break:)

Memorial Day

I had a very busy but fun Memorial Day. We started out by getting up early and going to the Pancake Breakfast at church. It's a lot of fun because most of the town is there. Then we walked across the street to watch the parade. This year my cousin's Brendan and Karsyn rode their quads in the parade. I can't wait until I am old enough to do that. Maybe next year dad can take me. I got lotsa candy!

After a big long nap, we went back to Brendan and Karsyn's house and had a bonfire. We played in the sand box and played with toys. I got really dirty! I think we should have more cookouts often because I loved it:)

Mmmmm...Icecream!

Today was a beautiful day we played outside, went for a walk, then had a treat! I really am a big boy now! And I am glad because it means that I get my own icecream cone. I have had only a few so far this year but mom says I am getting better (believe it or not) at eating it by myself.

Hope everyone has a happy and safe Memorial Day!

Happy Mother's Day!

Happy Belated Mother's Day to all of those who read this that are Mother's themselves.

On Mother's Day this year we went to the John Ball Park Zoo with my Grandma and Grandpa Stegenga. Grandpa and I spent a lot of time looking at the turkeys and fish. He can do one mean turkey call. I also got to pet some of the animals in the petting zoo. Most of the animlas were in the resting area where we were not allowed to pet them. Maybe next time they will be up for the attention. Later we went back to their house and had lunch. It was a very fun day!

Tulip Time 2007

This year Tulip Time was a blast! I really love my cousins Brendan and Karsyn. We ran and ran and ran around in the park. Mom and Dad let me eat junk food and ice cream. Yummy! The new thing that I learned this week is to say"I love you". My mom melts everytime I tell her.

The Park

I have had a lot of fun at the park. I love to swing and go down the slide but the best part is getting to play with other kids. I try to do all the things that they do even if sometimes I am too little yet!

Happy Birthday Grandpa

This is a picture of me helping Grandpa open his presents for his birthday on Sunday! I really like to hear the wrapping paper crinkle. My rash is all the way gone now. I am already an outdoorsman and am loving the nicer weather. Hope it stays warm:)

Fifths Disease

I woke this morning with a weird rash on my legs and arms. I have very sensitive skin and it did not itch at all so my mom was not too worried about it. As the day went on it got more and more bumpy. My mom called the doctor to see what it could be. They told her it sounded like I have Fifths Disease. It is a common virus among kids my age. They said a rash and a mild fever is all that should happen. It is very contagious to even my parents and grandma. We are praying that this is all this rash is and that dad doesn't get it before he starts his new job at Sandy Pines on Tuesday.

New Things

I got to spend some with my whole family on Easter which was really nice. I love to get spoiled by my grandparents any time I can! I have been very busy and learning new things every day. I know that if I say please I can get about anything from mom (she is wrapped around my finger):) I have a great appetite and will eat almost anything. Last night I ate a whole 6 oz steak by myself. Yum Yum

Sad Days

It has been a very sad weekend. My dog Megan was put to sleep because she was so old. My mom and dad have had her since they were in high school so this has been really hard on them. Sometimes I forget that she is not here anymore and I call for her and my mom has to remind me that she is "dog heaven". Megan was a very loving and loyal dog and our whole family will miss her.

More room

My dad has been working very hard at getting our basement finished and he is almost there. Only a few touch ups to having it complete! My mom painted the walls in chalkboard paint so I can write on them and not get in trouble. Now I have more room to ride my tractors and quad when the weather is too cold for outside!

Welcome!

Time just goes too fast...what a great way to journal your adventures and share it with those you love. I hope you enjoy watching Trey grow as much as Scott and I do.