Summer So Far

Hard to believe that summer is nearly half over.  The Pretekin's have been busy.  Graham and I have been having a blast being at home together.  He loves to go outside, although with many 100 degree + days in June, we didn't get out as much as we would like.  We did however enjoy a trip to one of the local spraygrounds and a vacation to my grandparents' cottage in Michigan. 

Sprayground Adventure:

No fear of the water

At the playground, driving a car

Having the best time

Checking out surrounding terrain

Vacation time!

Napping at the airport

Floating in the water with Mommy and Grandpa (or as Graham has taken to call him, "Papa")

Raking the beach: a favorite activity

On the boat with Mommy

Daddy riding on the jet ski

Sitting on the swing with Great Grandma Dozeman

Riding in the golf cart through the woods with Grandpa



Sitting outside playing with some toys



Following Grandpa down the beach (I LOVE this picture)

Investigating a frog...dont' worry, he was let go soon after

Helping Grandpa drive the boat

Having a great time on a ride around the lake

Picture with Great Grandpa and Grandma Dozeman and Mommy

Finally venturing into the water on his own - in all of his clothes

Just sitting on the steps

Sweeping the dirt...in the woods.

Show Off

You Must Work Out

Graham has such a cute little body.  Thanks to all of his running around and climbing, he doesn't have an ounce of baby fat on him, just little baby muscles.  A little athlete in the making?

Check my cute little bod next to my awesome car!

My muscle t-shirt shows of my tiny muscles!

Trying corn on the cob for the first time - gotta keep myself strong with yummy food!

To answer the statement made in the title of this post - yes, I do work out.  This is just an example...

May in Pictures

I have been a BAD blogger! Life has been quite busy, and I have gotten behind. So here's a bunch of pictures from the month of May (and a couple from the beginning of June). I missed posting for Mother's Day and Roger's birthday, so those are included!

Dancing on Mother's Day

More dancing!

Riding the carousel

Looking like a baby king in his royal cloak

Snuggling up to Grandpa D

Checking out the forrest in our favorite "Melmo" sweatshirt (although he's been pronoucing it correctly as of late)

Having a bath with Cookie and Grandpa P

Chowing down on a "bapple," one of his favorite foods

At the park, sitting in the dinosaur playground

Exploring the park

Losing my cool shades and wearing my favorite sweatshirt AGAIN (can you imagine?!)

Special treat - watching some Elmo during lunch

Venturing up the hill by the park

LOVING all of the cars at Grandma and Grandpa D's house.  Cars are an absolute favorite!

Happy Birthday to Roger from the Pretekin men (Zach, Michael, and G!)

18 Months!

A little over a week ago, Graham turned 18 months!  I can hardly believe our little man is half way through his second year of life!

Blogging Note: I realize that I am VERY behind on the blogging.  This past month has been life-changing for the Pretekin family.  The biggest thing that has come out of the last month is that I will not be returning to my job as a teacher in the fall.  I will be staying at home with Graham, focusing on soaking up all of the time I will get to spend with him.  We are also putting our house on the market in hopes that we can get a decent offer and move into something a little more spacious with the ultimate goal of growing our family.  Big changes are ahead! 

And again

Here is part 3 in the "Cracking Up" series...


Cracking Up 3 from Jenny Pretekin on Vimeo.

Face Time

Look at the little man mugging it up for the camera!