Geiger Cousin's Camp 2013

It was the first annual Geiger Cousins' Camp!! In Whitehall, MI.

Dave was able to join me for the weekend, and then I stayed a few extra days to play :)

We played in the lake, a lot of the gang went to an amusement park, and we went to Hoffmaster Beach. And between all that we played games, ate delicious food and the kids even did some archery and target shooting. So it was a success, despite the hot weather we believe!

 Marcus and Dave, at Lake Michigan.

 Marcus, Dave and Liz at Lake Michigan.

 Part of the family at Lake Michigan.

 Marcus playing with his cousins.

 He loved to throw and catch the ball.

 At the lake house, family photo!

 Kisses from Mommy & Daddy!

 Brian and Juliana!

 RD and Debbie and kids!

 Mom and Dad Geiger---the masterminds of the whole week. THANKS!!

 The Shurtleff kids :)

 Marcus and his cousin Aubree---highchair buddies :)

Just hangin' out!

4th of July 2013

We were able to spend the 4th of July weekend at Dave's parent's lakehouse in Whitehall, MI. This is the third time in a row we've gone there for the 4th, and we had a great time! Dave's sister Becky and her family were able to come too. Marcus loved playing with his cousins :)

We spent a lot of time playing in the lake while we were there. We went on a couple bike rides as well. We watched the parade in Whitehall. And we had our own fireworks, thanks to Grandpa Geiger! It was a relaxing weekend, and we were so glad to get away from busy Chicago. Driving back to Chicago was awful---because everyone else was driving back at the same time. But we made it home safely. Thanks for the fun family weekend Geiger family!

 Watching the parade!

 We went to the park and Marcus enjoyed the slide :)

 Here I go!!

 Marcus and Mom---he is so handsome.

 Drinking some water with Dad's sunglasses, so cool.

Being pushed around in the Batmobile with Grandpa and Daddy is sooo much fun!

Nauvoo

In June we took a weekend trip to Nauvoo, IL. We left and arrived late on Friday night, then spent Saturday and Sunday morning looking at LDS Church History sites.

 We arrived at night and drove past the temple before going to our B&B.

 The next day we went to the visitor center and watched a band concert by the performing missionaires. Marcus loved it!!

 Here is Marcus enjoying the band.

 Marcus in front of the Nauvoo Temple.

 Statue of Joseph Smith and his brother Hyrum Smith. This is them leaving for Carthage.

While Marcus took his afternoon nap I was able to go do a session at the temple. It was so beautiful and much needed.

 We went on a wagon ride to see all the different historic places in Nauvoo. I'm glad we went since we didn't have time to walk around to see everything. Next time we'll see more.

 This is a ferry like the ones they used to cross the Mississippi River when heading west.

 The Mississippi River.

 Dave and Marcus by the horses that pulled our wagon.

We were in Nauvoo on Father's Day! This is Marcus helping Daddy open his present. What a wonderful father he is!!

 Dave and Marcus on Temple steps.

 Dave and Marcus walking toward the temple.

I just thought Marcus looked so handsome in this picture---and it looks like he's posing, so cute!

 Marcus and I at the temple.

 Giving Marcus a shoulder ride, but he wanted to look at my face.

 At the Carthage jail, Sunday morning.

Chicago Cubs Game

Dave was offered some Cubs tickets at work. Little did we know they were on front row right next to the visitor dugout! It was so fun!

 Look at Marcus' excited face :)

 We played against Pittsburgh Pirates.

 Marcus was given a foul ball at the game.

 His first time throwing a baseball, I think :)

May in Chicago

We made it to Chicago!!

Our place is nice and we've enjoyed it so far. It's hard not knowing many people, and being here short term doesn't help. But we are trying to make the most of it.

We went downtown for Memorial Day. We went to Millenium Park and the Buckingham Fountain. Then we got pizza at Pizanos.

This is called Cloud Gate, at Millenium Park. But it's probably more well known as "The Bean".

Taking a picture of ourselves in the bean, everyone does it :)

Dave and Marcus walking through the park.

Down by Lake Michigan, standing next to some interesting art.

Marcus standing by Buckingham Fountain.

Buckingham Fountain.

Marcus and I at Pizanos.