2nd Annual Apple Orchard Trip

Yes, I know that it has been a long while since we've updated the Aud Blog. Here are two videos of Audrey at the local apple orchard.

Go Lions! Go Turkey!

Audrey, our little Pilgrim, celebrated another Lions Thanksgiving yesterday. Here are a few photos.

Audrey playing Foosball

Audrey played Daddy in some Foosball today. She has a powerful shot, but she's not very accurate. Yet. By the time college rolls around, she'll be tournament ready.

Audrey at the Apple Orchard

Audrey recently went to a local Apple Orchard. She had a wonderful time, sampling apples and running through the vast number of apple trees. Here are a few photos of the trip:

Audrey does Halloween, Pirate Style

Audrey was a pirate this year for Halloween. Here are a few photos:

Audrey - The Guitar Hero

Tonight, Audrey announced - I Wanna Rock. And, she did. Here are a few photos of Audrey rocking the basement.

Fast Food Nation

Here are some photos of Audrey chowing down at various restaurants around Greater Grand Rapids. She and Daddy went to lunch one day at Wendys, where Aud pounded some Chicken Nuggets. Her new favorite place is Steak and Shake.

Audrey has big shoes to fill

Here is a video of Audrey during the Super Bowl. She's wearing her black and gold Steelers cheerleading outfit. However, she is trying to complete her ensemble with her mommy's slippers. Enjoy.

Hi there!

Hi, I just thought that I would post a few pictures of me. I've been doing the usual - eating, playing and dancing. Not much new to report - oh, some additional teeth are coming in. This makes me a touch grumpy.

Audrey the Ninja

Audrey attended a Halloween Bash today, and she enjoyed it thoroughly. What was her costume? A princess? Nope. A bumblebee? Sorry. Hannah Montana? Nyet.

Audrey is a Ninja for Halloween. An awesome Ninja. Here are some photos of Audrey today.

Audrey At Meijer Gardens

Who knew Grand Rapids had such a great place for both kids and parents to spend an awesome fall day outside? Team Thurston loaded up in the Family Truckster and did some exploring in our own back yard recently when we visited Meijer Gardens. We've lived in the Grand Rapids area for five years, and never made the trip until now.

This place has a fantastic kid's area to explore, play and learn about nature. In addition, the sculpture park has some of the finest pieces of large art in the world. The entire time we spent there, we kept saying how amazing it is to have something so culturally important at our doorstep.

Here are some of the photos of our trip:

Time for a change

Yeah, I know my folks are slackers and have not updated my Bloggy-Blog in a while. So, if you want something done right - do it your dang self.

I sent Dad to the Kent County Democratic Headquarter today to score an Obama/Biden lawn sign. We are surrounded by right-wing Christian conservatives on the West side of Michigan, and it's time to show that there is a dissenting vote here in Ada. Sorry, John and Dick (DeVos).

Audrey swinging in the yard

On Saturday, Grandpa Keith came over and helped Dad put up her new swing up. Here is a few videos of Audrey swinging away.

Audrey in her Detroit Lions Jersey

Today, Audrey and her Daddy watched their first Lions pre-season Detroit Lions game together. To celebrate the occasion, Aud got a new Detroit Lions jersey - a #81 Calvin Johnson.

Here is a video of her playing some football:

Hey, uh why did you wait a year to give me cake?

Newsflash: Cake tastes good. First time for me, but I am a bona fide fan of this cake stuff. Sugar? Yeah, it's delicious. I must admit that I was a bit sheepish when Mom and Dad put this weird UFO in front of me. However, I realized soon thereafter that this wasn't a Martian lander, but my prize for being a new One Year Old. Here are some snapshots of me tackling this mammoth cake.

Memorial Day at the Thurston Farm

Audrey went to St. Johns for Memorial Day, to spend time with her Grandpa and Great Grandparents. She played outside, despite the wind, and even took a ride on the Gator. She had lunch at the Wheel Inn as well. All the excitement was too much, and she slept the entire way back to Ada.

Audrey in her Kitchen

On Saturday morning, Audrey was very playful. She played in her kitchen for almost 30 minutes with her Dad. Here is some video of her playing away. Yes, her Dad is responsible for putting her in the Nine Inch Nails t-shirt.

Go Pistons

My Daddy and I love Detroit sports. Since our beloved Lions stink, we're focusing on the Pistons right now. Yes, I know that basketball is boring, but my Dad is explaining the game as we do his fantasy basketball picks each week.