We kicked off our weekend by completing David's adoption. Everything was finalized in China, but we were required to do 30 day, 6 month and 12 month post-placement visits with our social worker. Jacque came by Friday at 11:30, and we are now officially done. Crazy.
After Jacque left, we packed up the car and headed for Galena. After what felt like a very long drive (which included a stop for a butter burger at Culver's and another stop for groceries during which David ran wild through the aisles of Sullivan's), we got there around 4:30. Not long after that, we were joined by Adam and Laura and eventually Grandma and Grandpa Maas. Kevin, Adam and David worked on filling the bird feeders after we arrived. David was somewhat surprised the the birds did not immediately swoop in to take what he was offering. Kevin said he kept trying to call them, " 'Mon, birds! 'Mon!"
David on the ride to Galena. David playing in the yard with Kevin.
Saturday we went into town where we ate too much, bought our favorite popcorn and browsed at Poopsies. Kevin, Rich, Adam and Laura played golf in the afternoon. David tried out his new golf clubs, too, but despite Grandma Maas's best efforts, he had no interest in swinging the clubs correctly...or really in using them to hit a ball at all. He definitely prefered whacking the driveway, floor, furniture, etc. to the more conventional uses of his clubs.
That evening we went back downtown to watch the Michigan State/UConn game. David sat for the first half, and he and I spent the second half wandering the streets of Galena. After the game, we went back to the house where everyone had a good time playing Rock Band
David demonstrating his golf technique and allowing Grandma Maas (only this once) to show him hers. The group in downtown Galena--David, Kevin, Adam, Rich, Laura and Sue.
David on drums without and with Grandpa Maas. Guess what the next toy Rich is buying for the Galena house is going to be...
This morning we had a nice breakfast and hung out around the house until it was time to hit the road. Thanks to Adam and Laura for tolerating the high Maas to guest ratio. We had a really great time!
My personal favorite picture of the trip: David kicking Jackie Boy out of his rocking chair.
6 comments:
Love the guitar. Rock on, David.
Glad you guys had a rockin' (literally) time! SO sorry we couldn't be there! I second your favorite picture vote--that would have been a sight to see....
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Yep...a great weekend all around. Here is a comment on each photo, in order:
1) Watch out, Eric Clapton
2) Watch out, Tom Cruise
3) Watch out, Jay Cutler
4) Watch out, nobody in particular, (or EVERYONE in particular)
5) Watch out, Tiger Woods
6) See #5
7) Having a great time !
8) Watch out, Don Brewer
9) Watch out, Mark Farner and Don Brewer
10) Watch out, Mic Fleetwood and Stevie Nix
......and a special THANKS to Adam for bringing the game. Woo Hoo !!
Grandpa
11) Oh yeah...watch out Jackie !!!!!!
I haven't even read the post yet, but judging from the first picture, you've got him started on Guitar Hero, and not Rock-Band. I have to say I'm disappointed, but only because I'm a giant nerd, and I actually play WoW with half of the guys who develop Rock Band.
That said, bravo. Get 'em started young!
Adams, I have no idea what the difference between the two games are or which one we actually played. Perhaps Kevin can clarify, but I doubt it. You can set David straight next time we see you.
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