A Close Second

Brighton is obsessed with trains, but his close second is definitely firetrucks. This week Ahma and Bright timed their morning walk to the park perfectly with a call which brought all of the trucks out of our neighborhood fire station. Brighton got a Junior Firemen sticker from a fireman at some point, and he has been wearing it ever since. He will excitedly tell you about it even if you don't ask him. This firetruck excitement prompted us to take in the annual firetruck parade in downtown Holland this weekend. It was nice parade and a beautiful morning in downtown Holland.

Bright and Mama waiting for the parade to begin.

We waved to each truck, and Bright got another sticker; he couldn't have been happier.
I'm thrilled because when his first one finally falls off his coat, I can secretly replace it.

All in the Family at ArtPrize

We spent a couple hours taking in the art at ArtPrize this past weekend like so many West Michiganders. One of the Art Prize entries belongs to our sister-in-law, Lisa.

We're so proud! Congratulations Lisa!

PLENUM: a space, usually above a ceiling or below a floor, that can serve as a receiving chamber for air that has been heated or cooled to be distributed to inhabited areas.

See her profile and voting info at ArtPrize HERE.

2 the Park 4 Park2Park

This weekend we headed to our neighborhood park not for the usual purpose. The three of us helped out with a running race.
Despite our explanations, Brighton didn't understand why we couldn't hang out by the swings and slides until the runners showed up. Then he saw them, and we had a great time.
We took care of a water table on the 5k route and of course cheered the runners on too. We saw some familiar faces which was fun as well.
The Park2Park race happens right near our home and church. They do both the 5k and a 1/2 marathon. The proceeds benefit Neighbors Plus, an organization housed in our church that we very much believe in.
If you're a runner and you live in the area you should definitely consider it for next year. We'll cheer you on and help you stay hydrated.

The Donut House

Ranking right up there with trains, one of Bright's favs is definitely a donut. We only have them once in a while making them all the more special. To make it even sweeter, we started taking him to a bakery to pick one out. It seems like it should cost more for how much joy it brings this little guy. At this time, without hesitation, he chooses a cinnamon sugar twist. We think because it's of course really good and unusually large.

This particular bakery is Morat's. We're huge fans. Maybe you've seen their popular muffin bread at a Michigan supermarket near you. Bright affectionately calls Morat's "The Donut House." There is even a window around the building where he can see into the kitchen and watch them baking. This weekend we went to a donut house in Holland: Crane's In the City. Love it that we don't have to drive to Fennville for those apple cider donuts or any those other really great goodies.

What's your favorite donut house?