Another Good Visit

Nana and Pepe Croteau came to Michigan for another visit this past week. It was great to see them. We didn't do to much due to the weather but I know they were just here to see Norah Mae anyways. I did make a great seafood chowder, everyone seemed to like it. I would definitely make it again. Norah is changing as each day passes and it breaks our hearts. I really wish she would stay my little girl forever. Being a father is such a great feeling. We can't wait to come home in May. Looking forward to seeing you all.

The Great Michigan Car Show

               Yesterday Allison, Norah and I braved the elements in order to attend the Great Michigan Car Show in Grand Rapids. We drove for over an hour to get there and it turned out that the car show was pretty small. I think we spent under and hour inside. It was still fun though and it got us out of the house. I think Allison and I both found our future cars, should we win the Powerball. Norah Mae was very well behaved and didn't really make a peep the whole time we were out.
                After the car show we went out for lunch at the Grand Rapids Brewing Company http://grbrewingcompany.com/ . Its a 100% organic and locally produced brewery and grill. The appetizers were amazing, Allison had a Pork belly lollipop and some fried pickles w/ avocado ranch sauce. I had a scotch egg. Our meals were great and the service was even better. Our server brought me over a bunch of samples of beers to try so I could make an informed decision on what beer to choose, he also gave us a complimentary dessert in congratulations of our new daughter. Needless to say I think Allison and I will be back.
               The weather here has been absolutely crazy. Last week we almost hit 60 degrees with rain and it effectively melted all our snow. It put me in the spring spirit although it was still January. Now we have had 12" since Sunday and are supposed to have another 12" by Monday night. Shoveling the driveway is getting a little old. Its a good thing all our snow has been powder so far.
               Allison and Norah are doing great. They have settled on a schedule that seems pretty accommodating for the both of them. I hate to leave them every morning for work but Allison helps out by sending me pictures throughout the day. Norah Mae sure loves being read to, We bought here Shel Silversteins The Giving Tree the other night. That book is one of my favorites.
               School is going well, world religion is pretty interesting and there is so much to it that it can be a little overwhelming at times. Being able to complete a majority of my classwork at work is a big plus for me. It's a pain now but I know it will pay off upon retirement.
               Nana and Pepe Croteau are coming out for a visit in a couple weeks, we are all looking forward to that. I sure hope the weather conditions are agreeable so they make it in.

The Croteau's w/ Grand Rapids news team 8

Allison in her Mini Cooper

Me in my Cummins

Waking up from my nap

Daddy and Norah reading time