FAMILY PICTURES...

It was touch and go, but after a bit of fighting with the boys, we were able to get our annual family pictures in early October. KJ and Lance were not feeling very photogenic, running around the park for the majority of the session, but in true Chuck fashion, our photographer managed to get a couple of family pictures and some good ones of the boys.

It is so amazing to see the boys grow each year. I miss the changes because I see them each day, but looking back at the pictures, I can see them becoming little men. Love it!

APPLE PICKIN'...

It was a beautiful day to pick some apples. I'm not sure how many October days you can get at sunny and 80 degrees. Blake's Orchard was overflowing with people, but we managed to get to the apple trees and find a bag full.

We were lucky enough to have Mimi, Papa, Uncle Jeremy and Aunt Katrina come along to get some of the choice crop. The boys ate as many apples as they picked, and seemed to have a very good time. We capped off apple picking by taking Mimi out to dinner for her birthday. It was a wonderful day with family.

SCHUSTER ABC'S

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A TRIP TO SEE THE TIGERS...

We convinced Kurt to take a half day a few days back so we could go to the Tigers game as a family. Lance hadn't been to a game yet and KJ was actually interested in watching baseball.

The boys wanted to wander around the ball park and ride the ferris wheel, but we did manage to sit and watch the game for an inning or so. It wasn't until I ran out of my snacks that we had to get back up and move again.

All in all, we didn't get to watch much baseball, but the boys got to see some news things and Kurt and I have a glimpse at normal life again when the boys are just a bit older.

BIG FAMILY VACATION...

We always look forward to going to Whitehall to spend some time with the entire Nordquist clan. We added a trip to Michigan Adventure to the calendar this time around. We still managed to spend a lot of time in the water and on the boat.

KJ and Lance did great in the water. KJ started by swimming alone with only his water wings and progressed to jumping off the side to people, to jumping by himself, to taking flying leaps off the diving board. He even managed to get a couple iPad apps for some well timed jumps into the deep end. Aunt Katrina spent a couple of minutes with Lance, and before we knew it, he was jumping into our arms in the pool. It was a great time.

We can't wait until next year to see what the boys will do next at the cottage.

SAY CHEESE...

Just a normal day in the Schuster household. We sit around the table and relax with lots of smiles....RIGHT. The boys were feeling extra sassy this day. Probably because Aunt Ka-tina was over to play. Whatever works. I was just happy to have such sweet boys.

A LITTLE SUMMER FUN...

My little love bugs. So sweet in their little chairs.

Amidst all the heat the past few weeks, the boys have been spending a lot of time outdoors, enjoying the toys that have been cooped up in the garage for the winter, and a few of the toys that are meant for daddy.

Lance loves his daddy

KJ is always up for a pic

KJ got ahold of the power washer