Finally--Some Sound!

Jimmy finally got to make some music with his violin last week. We knew nothing about string instruments, and so didn't know that you had to rub rosin on the bow's horsehair. That creates the friction that allows it to work. This vid is of Jimmy this evening, practicing his Pep-per-on-i Piz-za!

Little Pianists

Josie and Dominik had fun playing Grammy's piano today--of course it helped that Papa/Uncle Danny was impersonating a turkey nearby.

Grand Rapids Marathon

Since this year's Chicago Marathon was a bust for Jim, we made a spontaneous decision to go to Grand Rapids for the marathon there a couple of weeknds ago. Jim got his best time in years--3:23--and Jimmy got his dream come true. He got to sleep in the big bed with Mom and Dad. Jimmy still talks about that hotel room, which he thought was "so beautiful." Josie liked looking out the window to see downtown Grand Rapids, but she slept through a good part of the marathon.

As a speacial treat, Jimmy got to visit the I Love Toy Trains official store in New Buffalo, Michigan. He was excited to see their layouts and their collection of model trains.