
"Surprise is the greatest gift which life can grant us." ~Boris Pasternak
We live in a community that continuously offers different events. One that Cam enjoys in the summer is part of our library district.
Ruff Readers is a unique read-aloud program in partnership with West Michigan Therapy Dogs, Inc. that pairs kids with a trained therapy dog and their handler. Kids read their favorite book and the pooches curl up, listen and enjoy.
Just as we were headed outside down the steps, Auntie Roe suddenly appeared! Cam couldn't believe it- an entire year had passed since he'd seen her. A few years ago, Auntie Roe taught Cam some Portuguese and his favorite phrase is "barriga grande" (bar-he-gah gron jay) which means "big belly" and it still makes them both crack up.
The Lake Michigan water was a bit too nippy for Cam who opted not to take a swim.
Our visit was cut short due to an impending event- the Annual Cousin's Baseball Game!


We hurried over the ballpark where the game was already in play. Younger cousins Harper and Maya, Gavin, Ella and Aiden were all there along with Dirk and Lisa, Megan, Joey and Ashanti and Eric. Aunts and uncles, Oma and Opa and family friends were in full force too! It was the perfect afternoon- sunny with a few clouds and a nice breeze. Cam used his batter box a few times, Jane managed 3 base hits and Chris had his share as well. Ball game snacks were plentiful and even a delicious platter of fresh fruit arrived with Aunt Betsy and Uncle Jon. Harper is truly the cousin baseball star as we watched him practice hitting home runs again and again after the game ended around 5pm. Cam kept commenting how great his cousin was! Before Aunt Betsy and Uncle Jon left, they gave Cam an early birthday present- a cherry scone mix and t-shirt from Cherry Republic. They know how much he loves baking!
Our group made its way to Fricano's in Muskegon where Aunt Joyce had reserved a large section for us. Jane has been eating their famous thin crust pizza since she was a kid and it's been a family tradition
Cam kept asking "How did this happen?" "Where was the cake hiding?" and the perfect comment..."This was the best surprise ever!"
Camology Quotes:
Chris and Cam enjoying their first "Pronto Pup" in Grand Haven with Auntie Karen |
"Mom, I really stumped you on that one!"
We all try to eat dinner as a family, but some evenings, Cam eats before his parents. On this particular night, Jane asked Cam to join his parents at the table to chat while they ate.
(while driving his chair towards the dining room)
"Mom, what are you having for dinner."
"We're having salmon."
(immediately turns around and heads in the opposite direction)
"Good-bye!"
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