The Shurtz Family: September 2013

Tuesday, September 10, 2013

Summer in Michigan

August, was a busy month and flew by. Darcy, finished his exams in mid August and was able to have a few weeks off school, which is always great. His parents and brother, Levi came out to visit at the end of the month. We had fun shopping, eating, going to the beach, a Tigers game and the Detroit Zoo. It was great to see them and they were such good sports about squishing into our tiny apartment for the week. I actually took a ton of pictures, so here you go:

Fun at the splash park in Lake St. Claire

Lake St. Claire beach

The kids loved playing in the sand

We met up with Sue's brother, Steve from Ohio. It was our first time meeting him.

mini golf

At the Detroit Zoo. The kids (and adults) loved it!

crocodiles

Londy, the snake charmer

The kids loved spending time with their grandparents

The tiger is always one of our favorites

Family picture (the best we could do...)

London, loving her new tiger toy"Simba" from Grandma Sue

The peacocks on the zoo grounds would come quite close up to people, naturally London tried scare it away with her tiger

The polar bear was awesome. He swam right by us!

I think this is supposed to the vet or something

Londy, crashed as soon as we left the zoo gates. Such a fun day!

Sunday, September 8, 2013

Birthday Girl!

A few weeks ago we celebrated Londy's 3rd birthday. That's right....I said 3rd!!! Seriously, where did those three years go?? I have decided I am no longer a fan of my kids growing up. It was fun and all when they were babies, but I would be just fine if they would stop it now.

At age 3, London is still a ball of energy. She is so funny, and crazy, and sweet. She is good at sharing and helping mommy, and is a wonderful big sister. She is a girly girl, and loves to wear beautiful dresses, shoes, jewelry, and make-up. She loves princesses and puppies. She is very out-going and loves to make new friends and meet people. It's a good thing we adore her, because listening is not her forte, and she knows how to give us a run for our money. Overall, she is a gem and we couldn't imagine life without her!

We had a little birthday party for her at a park with some of her friends in Michigan. It was a mermaid/ under the sea theme. We kept it pretty simple, but I think it turned out OK. London, was super lucky and was able to have her "Grandma Sue" and "Grandpa 'Lon", here in Michigan to celebrate with her. It made her day extra special and of course, they spoiled her rotten.

I am so terrible at taking pictures, but here are a few of her little party: