Before Jacob and I were struck with The Plague last weekend, the three of us sat down and actually made a list of things we want to do or see this summer. Mostly little day trips here and there but, all things we have an interest in checking out!
Chicago - this is already planned for Jacob's spring break. Down and back on Amtrack. We're staying close to Union Station - Chicago. We have planned a walking trip to a Chicago Firehouse as well.**UPDATE - I have been selected for Jury duty April 1-15. I sent in my paperwork to hopefully have it changed to the next time slot. Done. See here, here, here, and here.Camping (hopefully on Lake Michigan) but at least in our backyard. Done! Saturday night July 8, 2011
Gilmore Car Museum done see
hereGrand Rapids Children's MuseumJacob's Gotcha Day Done! We celebrated with dinner at Daddy's work and cupcakes.
West Michigan Fly-in - Typically the last full weekend in June. He did this with Grandma & Grandpa S while we were at my reunion.**UPDATE - This would be the weekend of my 20 year class reunion! Yes, I said 20! Wolf Lake Fish Hatchery done - see
here Swimming in Lake Michigan - the day we'd planned it was 104...since then, it's toooo cooold!
Binder Park Zoo See
hereGail's 20 year class reunion. Either my dad's or my mom's family reunion (only 1 of my mother's 4 sisters have met Jacob!) - We attended my dad's on August 13. I forgot my camera!
Gerald R. Ford MuseumA trip to the movies to see Cars 2 (releases June 24, 2011) Done! Saturday July 8, 2011
Allegan Antique MarketWest Michigan Whitecaps Game - Hopefully we can make a
Quad City River Bandits (
St. Louis Cardinals Minor League team) - May 31, June 1, or June 2
Jeremy's 40th Birthday - Party set for August 27, 2011
Moo-Ville Quality CreameryAllegan's July 3 Jubilee see
hereOf course, this makes for some interesting blog fodder for the spring/summer and of course some great pictures of my cute kid and his smiling face! We're really looking forward to tackling this list and if you're interested in joining us on our excursions, please send me a note and we'll try to work it out.
Several of these are on my list to do this spring/summer as well, so maybe we can meet ya there! :)
ReplyDeleteOhhh...The River Bandits are from my neck of the woods!!! Sounds like a great list!!!
ReplyDeleteOh, oh, when I put up my Spring Soul Season list can I link to this? Sounds like so much fun! Can't wait to read all about your adventures.
ReplyDelete@ Em - we'd be glad to meet you anywhere! :)
ReplyDelete@ Kate - yes, go ahead and link!