Audrey and the Christmas Cookie

This past Saturday, the Thurston Clan invaded the Thurston compound to spend an early Christmas with Audrey. Audrey enjoyed their company, as well as the gifts. She loves the wooden puppy from Great-Grandma and Grandpa and the foam blocks from Great Aunt Barb and Uncle Terry. There is one toy Audrey is in love with that was given to her by Grandpa Keith. Audrey now rides in style through the house in her kickin' Schwinn tricycle. Subtle hint to Grandpa Keith - send pictures. He also got her an uber-cute pink helmet with crazy bunnies all over it.

After the celebration was done, Audrey "sat" down and enjoyed Great-Grandma's cookies. Audrey loves Great-Grandma Fritz's sugar cookies, as shown below.

Audrey goes to the Cider Mill

Recently, Audrey Violet realized that she loves all things sweet. So, Mommy decided that a cider mill trip was needed. There was much rejoicing. Audrey enjoyed a spiced doughnut and freshly made apple cider. Here are a few photos from their adventure.

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: