last few weeks

My good friend Sarah came to Hawaii for a vacation with two of her friends a couple weeks ago. We went to meet them their first night here, at the condo they were renting. I knew they were here to do lots of vacation activities, so I wasn't sure how much time we'd have together. But I was pleasantly surprised that we got together on 5 different occasions. It was a fun time and it made me reminisce in my mind back to the days of my youth. It's a funny place to be considered an adult, still feel like a little girl and yet be so far removed from the life I grew up in.
It was a good visit though, and I think they had lots of fun in Hawaii. Levi warmed up to all three of them rather smoothly and it was funny to see. When we were in St. Joseph last year he was still too young to make friendships with all his unknown family. But, seeing how quickly he made friends with Sarah, I know that my mom and dad are gonna have lots of fun when they come at the end of this month.


Levi happened upon this superman costume sometime in the last couple of weeks. Although it is intended for Pippin, as it is a pet costume, it still works out pretty well for little boys too. He had me put it all on him and then he ran up and down the hallway with his stroller and baby in front of him. It was pretty humorous. Superman, clad in cape and underwear, here to save the day with his baby.


Caught in action.

He's a funny little boy. He's getting more and more imaginative by the day. And it makes his games and behavior so much more entertaining and full of life. This is just a pen and pencil zipper bag that he decided should be a hat. Nanny Shalz sent it to him a few weeks ago with a bunch of other crafty things.



more fun with makeshift hats. Pippin's life would be so dull without Levi. I am excited for Grammy and Pop to come and see just how fun and extraordinary Levi really is. I'm ready for other people to fawn all over him with amazement and love. I think he's amazing, and it's time for some others to agree in person. ;)

This happened just a couple days ago during Nathan's 4 day weekend for Labor day. Nathan had gone to get Levi up from his nap. We have to open Levi's door up most days to wake him from his nap, cause he's a good sleeper. But, several minutes passed, so I went to see what they were up to, and I discovered a dual nap.


With superman close by and watchful, in case of any trouble.

After being without it for about a year, we finally have our Air Hockey table back in our possession. And as I predicted, Levi is very into it. All days he says, "Play?" And when we play he says, "Levi's turn? Papa's turn? Mama's turn?" He has to stand on one of his little wooden chairs to reach the table, but he doesn't seem to mind.

The other thing Levi says while we're playing is "in" because he wants you to make the puck go into his goal. And then whenever it does go in, he makes the face pictured below. He smiles all sweetly and cocks his head from side to side. He's just so happy for you that you made a point.

I posted this picture because he just looks so adorable. His face looks so smooth and soft and his eyes are so blue and captivating. No special reason other than his peachy-ness (as my aunt Lora would say)

Anytime we have a family picture that I enjoy, I have to display it somehow. I like the glow over our heads from that fish on the wall. Sarah took this picture when we were visiting at her condo before they left. Every one's smiling and looking happy. I like my family.