Fall Festivities & Family Firsts

A bunch of the Raterinks did something they never had done before this weekend. We picked our own pumkins from the pumkin patch. What an experience! It wasn't just a first for Brighton, but for all of us too.

We enjoyed a lot of the typical fun fall festivities this weekend at a place up north. I've told you about Lewis' before, but this year it's even bigger and better. What a place! They even have a camel now. What next? We had a GREAT time. If you're ever up in that neck of the woods, we strongly suggest you check it out.

The Return of Kim Sue

My dear friend Kim came home for the weekend. I hadn't seen her since her wedding which was just two weeks after Brighton was born. Time has really flown by. We've both been adjusting to our "New Normal" the last four months. She's now married to Aaron, teaching at Penn State, and living in State College. I miss her big time.

We had a great time catching up Friday night. We went to Carraba's in Grandville with Jo and Angela, our Calvin College roomies. What a blast! We all have a GREAT time together.

Combover

Brighton is developing some bald spots. He has the normal one on the back of his head, but he also has one on the right side of his head. We're not sure why. We're not worried, but because he has so much hair, it is noticeable.

While I was gone getting groceries, Jon was watching Brighton. This is what I came home to.

Jon decided to get out a comb. Brighton's hair was combed for the first time that night. Jon decided he needed a part and a combover. The funniest part is that it actually works! The long hair on the top of his head really covers up the bald spot on the side of his head. Jon was quite impressed with his efforts.

Four Month Firsts

Brighton is four months old!

He's tons of fun, and we've had lots of "firsts" for him lately; it has been a blast.

First ride in the Kelty Kid Carrier

First Rice Cereal

First Laughs

First Activity Center