The Boy's First Golf Outing

A few weeks ago, Thomas was able to experience one of the great joys in life (fore me anyway), the game of golf.  Grandpa John, Uncle Pete, and I started without Thomas, who was in the midst of a nap, on a beautiful Minnesota evening.  Nobody was having a phenomenal round, by any means, so we were all excited for the Boy to join us on the sixth hole.  Thomas didn't particularly care for the golf cart (it was kind of windy and noisy when we got going).  He made sure to hold on extra tight to me or Grandpa when we got moving.  I told Thomas that when he becomes a professional golfer, he won't be allowed to use a golf cart anyway.  Other than the cart issue, Thomas really seemed to enjoy his time on the golf course.  I am going to make an effort to get him interested in golf as he grows up.  I've spent a lot of quality time with my dad and brother on the golf course, and I look forward to spending that same time with my boy one day.

Grandpa John teeing off on #8.

Thomas enjoying the soft grass on the green of #7.

Grandpa is teaching Thomas about good golf etiquette.  Rule #1 - never turn down a "100 to 1."

Taking a peek for the camera.

Posing for the camera on the tee box of #8.

First Friends

Leaving behind good friends is the hardest part of moving away. Over the course of the past two and a half years we have met some really wonderful people (mostly through our awesome church). Perhaps the most special relationship we have formed is with Thomas' pal Maya, who is two months older. I met Maya's lovely mother, Candace, shortly before Maya was born. We hit it off and have become great friends. Candace and Maya made a special trip to the hospital to meet Thomas when he was only one day old, and we have enjoyed many play dates ever since. It has been a joy to watch Thomas and Maya form a relationship and I know, even at their young age, they enjoy each others' company. Thomas will make new friends along the way but Maya, his first friend, will always hold a special place in our hearts. We love you, Maya and Candace (and Brad too)!

Miss Maya and Mr. Thomas

Brad and Erik celebrate their first Father's Day. 

Pool Pals

Pool Party with the Dads.

Swinging at our park across the street.

Miss Maya has always been a little aggressive. ;)