Jon's Birthday Gift

Yesterday Jon's Birthday gift arrived! We, along with Lolo and Lola bought Jon his very own Bow and Arrow set! He has been asking for one for a long time and Mike thought he was old enough to give it a try. So yesterday after his doctor's appointment they headed out to the shop to pick it up and also have a one on one lesson. Mike said he did really good and that he was REALLY excited! When they got home he showed me his bow and Grandma and Papa bought him "The Block" so he was able to show me in the garage what he learned in his lesson. He did do really good! Now he is SO excited to go shoot with Dad once a week! That is what he told me this morning! Mike ordered new arrows for his bow and they are going to go pick them up today and shoot when they get home.

So here are a couple picks that I took last night in the garage. He was SO happy!


Getting ready to shoot!


He looks good, doesn't he?!

Happy 7th Birthday Jonathan!

Today our Jonathan turned 7 years old! Can you believe it?! I sang Happy Birthday to him when he came down from his room! He was all smiles! Today Nicholas, Marisa and myself brought a birthday treat to his class at school this afternoon.


Mrs. Graupner had him sit in front of the class so we could all sing Happy Birthday to him.


Mrs. Graupner gave him a birthday card and a sucker.


Jon passing out his cupcakes! He just took the box and went to one side of the classroom and said, "Come and get your cupcake!"


The other side of the classroom.


Jon and his friend Will.


Some of his buddies in the classroom! They wanted to give bunny ears to each other!


For dinner, Lola treated all of us at The American Burger Emporium! That is Jon's favorite place to go out to eat now! He LOVES their Mac-n-Cheese and their Tator Tots!




Marisa even enjoys eating there!




Happy Birthday Jonathan Louis Koehn!

Finally! Pictures From Our trip!

First Day

Waiting at the Minneapolis Airport


We just arrived at the Florida House. Jon and Mike playing catch in the outlot next to the house.


Lolo and Nick played Baseball.


Jon had to homework while we were there too! He missed 3 days of school and his assignment was to keep a journal of his trip! He enjoyed doing his journal.

Second Day

First day at Cocoa Beach. Jon had SO much fun Boogie Boarding!


Nick did too until a huge wave knocked him off. He wanted to build a sand castle after that happened.


It was REALLY sunny out!


Taking a break even though Jon didn't want to. Mike and I were getting tired jumping in the waves and holding Nick up!


My handsome boys! They loved spending so much time with their Dad.


Mike helping Nick jump over a wave!


Jon on the other hand was not afraid to go out on his own!


Nick wouldn't let go of his Dad's hand!



Third Day

Our visit to Bonita Springs. Lolo Jim gave us a ride on his pontoon into gulf! We saw 3 dolphins!


My Nick who LOVES to ham it up for the camera!


They were having so much fun!


Lolo Jim driving the pontoon! Thanks Lolo Jim! We had such a good time!

Fourth Day

Fishing by Lolo Jim and Lola Ayette's house.


After lunch we were heading over to watch the Twins play!


Nicholas' big catch! He wanted to keep it but we had to throw it back.


Watching Daddy fish.


The whole Clan before we left for the Twins game.


Lola Ayette posing for Mike.


At the Twins game. They were playing against the Florida Mariners.


Poor Lola...It was SO hot out that day! She didn't last very long in her seat.


Big J! Taking a few swings and stretching.




I had to take his picture! Look at the name!


THIS IS TWINS TERRITORY! I can't wait until the new stadium is built! Nothing better than watching a baseball game outside!


Mr. Young




Mike Cuddyer




T.C.!


We had great seats! Right behind the Twins Dugout!


Crede! Mike took this shot!


Justin up to bat...





Fifth Day

Second time at Cocoa Beach. The boys got surfers rash on their belly's so we bought them these surf shirts at Jon Jon's Surf Shop. Now they look like true surfers!




Look Mom! No hands!


Can you see who that is???


It's Jon! He LOVED every minute!


Nick did much better this time on the Boogie Board.


Go Nick!




Nick in the sand.


Daddy's turn! Another sunny day at the beach.

Sixth Day

On our way to Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom. We took the Ferry over.


In front of the Castle.


My turn!


We got there right when it opened so we watched the welcome show in front of the castle.


The Prince and Princesses!


The boys enjoyed watching the show.


The Tea Cups! Their first ride!








The boys were so excited to drive all by themselves! I can't remember the name of this ride...
Nick and Dad were right behind Jon and I.


Jon driving.... Not a very good picture....


The Buzz Lightyear Game. They had a lot of fun on this one! You had to shoot at targets!


Lunch with Characters from Little Einstein's...This one is Leo.


Goliath from JoJo's Circus!


The Star Wars Ride at Hollywood Studios.


The Indians Jones Show.


Under the Magic Hat at Hollywood Studios.


Their Mickey Ears they picked out at a Disney Store.