Michigan Trip & Wedding #3

Our Little Road Warrior

Last weekend, we headed to Michigan for Wedding #3. Before the weekend, we picked up Tim's mom - she was staying at Tim's brother's house for the week and she drove to Michigan with us. She had a fun time sitting by Miles throughout the car ride. 

We have attended 1 wedding per month for 3 months in a row this year. Miles has attended them all. This wedding was #3 for us and it was Tim's high school friend, Danielle's wedding. It was nice to see them again and their wedding was very lovely.. held at Dow Gardens. After the ceremony, we walked around a little bit and took a bunch of pictures. Miles enjoyed looking at the fountain and the different colorful flowers.

On Sunday, we drove down to my cousins' place.. my aunt and uncle finally met Miles in person. It was cute to see my Aunt play with Miles. It was also a nice surprise to see my friends Carla and David (newly engaged!) =) Since we had such a late start to head back home, Tim and I decided that Miles and I should go back home on Wednesday instead. The road trip back would have been a bit too much for Miles. So, Miles and I stayed with my brothers for a few more days and took the Amtrak back home. Miles was a trooper during our train rides. He did great. But now that we're home, I think it's taking a little bit of time to adjust back to the routine.

Mama's Birthday

Last week, I celebrated my 28th birthday with my favorite guys. Tim really made it a special day for me. It started with a surprise birthday breakfast in bed. And then we all headed to church. Later on, Tim and I had to go to a Parent Orientation for Miles' KinderMusik. heh It felt kind of funny/neat to go to a parent orientation for our little baby. 

After that, Tim took me on a dinner date while our friends watched Miles. It was our first time leaving him anywhere...(other than my parents at home). It was nice to spend some alone time with Tim. Miles was ok for most of the time we were gone until 15 mins before we got back =P He just missed his Mama.. 'cause once I held him, he stopped crying instantly. Tim also surprised me with a little ice cream birthday cake.. and we shared that with our friends too. =)


It was a great birthday. It's so surreal to spend a birthday with my own baby.. life is so precious. I am so grateful for my life and all of the wonderful people in it.

Wisconsin Trip

For Labor Day weekend, we headed out to Wisconsin to see the newest Khoury baby! [It's also another state for Miles =) ] Miles did pretty well driving to Wisconsin.. fell asleep in the beginning of the trip which is always a good thing. We arrived at Jalal and Mary's new house late afternoon on Friday. It was so nice to see them again and of course, we were very happy to see Abagail! She is a cutie. =) Congratulations to Mary and Jalal =)

It was a nice trip - we also got to spend time with Tim's mom and Tim's oldest brother and his family. Miles got to play with a few of his cousins in this trip. It was cute to watch Mena and Miles laugh together (I will upload that video soon). We ended up staying longer and got to hang out some more. =) Jalal and Mary have a lovely house, very comfy-feeling.


On our drive back home, we made a little stop at Sprecher Brewery. Tim and I have been there before and did their brewery tour. This time around, we just wanted the goods! Hah! Tim bought our favorite beer and sodas. I'll only be enjoying the sodas. =)

Here's a little video of Miles playing the piano at his Amu Jalal's house. =)