It's Laundry Time........

Shockingly I was able to get caught up on some laundry so that I did not have to do 5-6 loads in one night. Joe thought it was hysterical that he might be the next load!

Joe's Great Escape

Joe has a fascination with the windows, window shades, and the strings. BAD idea on our part to show him..... They will be looped high in the coming days so that we have no issues. But he had a great time standing and looking outside the window- hoping for freedom!

We also had visitors this weekend. Beth's friend Rachel (college roommate) and her brother came for a visit and to attend the MSU vs. Notre Dame football game. Go Spartans!!!

The DeShone's go to Washington.....

We had a wonderful trip to Washington DC last week, where we did a lot of sight seeing and visiting with friends. We walked a lot and it was VERY VERY hot. Lots of water!

While Joe will most likely not remember this trip, we were so glad to have the chance to photograph him in front of some of our nations most valuable treasures. (JFK's flame, Korean War Memorial, Reflecting Pool, WW II Monument, and a really cool piece of steel artwork that was a moose with a moving head at the Alexandria Art Fair.)

We are looking forward to a future trip when Joe can enjoy it more, and Mike can take in some different sights.

Ayden David DeShone

OK- so I am that awful person that cannot get anything done in a timely fashion.... Oh wait, that is parenthood!!! Well, here are some very late photos of little cousin Ayden. He was born July 12th and is such a peanut. Will certainly get some more up to date pictures this weekend when we help Dave, Jill and Ayden move into their new home - a horse ranch.