Haywire Farm Camping

Marcus is with his dad this weekend, but the rest of us got to Haywire Farms in New Era, MI. We had tons of fun out there with the other families and their kids. We got to Feed the Alpacas, we got to Pet the Goats, and we Watched the Pigs (Click the links for YouTube). We caught frogs and camped and had a great time, (Check our Instagram for pics.) We first went to the Silver Lake access to Lake Michigan and swam for a while and that was fun. Then we went to the farm and went to the back of the property where they have set up their own campground area. We had a great time there Saturday playing and eating and just having fun. Saturday night we all slept great, except we woke up in the morning to rain pouring in on us from above. The Haywire Farm owners came and piled all the kids into their van and drove them to the house and started breakfast. Mamma Paige and I saved all the stuff we could and then drove to the house ourselves and helped finish breakfast. It was really nice how everyone worked together to get everybody dry and fed. All in all it was a great time to camp.

Our summer so far.....

So far this summer has been fun, and frustrating, all at once.

Daddy and Mamma Paige love having all the kids here for the summer. Mamma Paige loves getting up in the morning to spend time with all of you, make you breakfast, play games, go for walks, and all kinds of things while Daddy is at work. The only problem arises when you guys decide to not listen to the rules; For example, jumping on beds, hitting each other, talking back to Mamma Paige, saying bad words, and so on. When you guys decide to follow the rules, things go off without a hitch.

We started our summer with a busy weekend. We got the chance to pick some of you up earlier than planned, and so our schedules had to adjust to match. Daddy, Mamma Paige, and Marcus arrived in Chicago on Thursday night after Analyses last day of school. We got Analyse, Elliot, and Rylee from their Mommy’s house and came straight back home to Michigan. Then Friday morning we took Mamma Paige to meet her friends to go to Cedar Point for the weekend, which was part of her Birthday gift from Daddy. Daddy had to work Friday night and Saturday morning, so all of you went to spend that time with Grammie and Pappa. You guys told Daddy later that you had such a blast while you were there.

Saturday night Daddy and the kids came back home and did dinner and baths before bed. We got up Sunday and got ready so that we could go pick up Mamma Paige from her trip, and come home to spend time together relaxing and enjoying being together.

Since then Daddy has worked most days, but has still tried to make sure he makes time to play games and such with you.

You guys got to come see Daddy at work, and swing on the giant tire swing (Video Here). You got to watch Daddy have to shave and then have a bunch of fun making a video out of it (Video Here). We took tons and tons and tons of pictures and Daddy put them all online so everyone could see the fun we all had (Our Instagram). We went to Pappa Hunnies for lunch and played there. You got to see all your cousins (Human and Dog), and all your Aunts and Uncles, and spend time with them. Daddy even was told that you all got to go swimming without him.

All in all, so far, this summer has been a blast and we are just beginning. Daddy can’t wait to see what other things he will post about as the summer goes on. Daddy even made a Facebook page (Brazierchildren) for you guys, and an email (Brazierchildren@gmail.com) as well for any family who wants to email you. Daddy and Mommy both have access to the email.

Daddy had to shave

Daddy had to shave for work, so we broadcasted it live on Facebook. We saved the video and put it on YouTube: watch it here.

Dress Up Time

Marcus played dress up with Analyse

YouTube, Instagram, and this blog

So along with having the account on here to chronicle the things that happen, we have also created a YouTube channel, and an Instagram account. Just more ways to document our lives with them and share them with the family members who can't always be with us, especially those out of state.

Going for a tire swing

A photo posted by Brazier Children (@brazierchildren) on Jun 6, 2016 at 3:08pm PDT

Kids went on the tire swing, Downtown GR

Kids on the tire swing

Analyse BDay videos

Analyse gift from Grammy and Pappa

Grammy picked perfect food for the kids

Happy Birthday Analyse

Today is the 7th birthday of my beautiful daughter. 7 years of wonderful memories that she has given to me. 7 years of being one of the greatest things to ever happen to me. 7 years of making me feel like I have a true purpose in life. 7 years of making me laugh, making my cry, making me happy, making me angry, making me realize how much more intense life is as a parent. 7 years of being in my life and I can't wait for sooooooooo many more years.

The Wedding Ring

Paige and Analyse were talking in the dining room:

Analyse "Paige?"
Paige "Yes love?"
A "Why are you still wearing your ring?"
P "What, why wouldn't I be wearing my ring sweetie?"
A "Well the weddings over, so why still wear it?
P "That my dear is a fantastic question."

June 2nd 2016

So excited for our summer vacation together this year!!! Daddy and Momma Paige are driving with Marcus all the way to Mommies to pick you up tonight. We cannot wait to come get you and enjoy our summer together.