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Wed Nov 18
The big summer hoopla though is the time at the Cabin.  Fun with the cousins, fishing, s’mores, donuts, late night laughs and swimming all day…and not to mention The First Annual Battlelake Triathlon, in which all the family participated (and some of us bled in!) What a week!

The big summer hoopla though is the time at the Cabin.  Fun with the cousins, fishing, s’mores, donuts, late night laughs and swimming all day…and not to mention The First Annual Battlelake Triathlon, in which all the family participated (and some of us bled in!) What a week!

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The annual camping trip is a highlight for me each summer.  Just Seth and I went this year.  With Syd being only 6 months old and Sean doing potty training at home Beth held down the fort while Seth and I become one with nature (and ate Whippi Dip)!

The annual camping trip is a highlight for me each summer.  Just Seth and I went this year.  With Syd being only 6 months old and Sean doing potty training at home Beth held down the fort while Seth and I become one with nature (and ate Whippi Dip)!

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Here are a few recent kid pics!

Here are a few recent kid pics!

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Mon Nov 16
Here are a few family pics from our trip out west to see our California family.  Although the weather was a bit cold by the ocean and sickness got the best of us for a few days it was a great trip.  Did I mention how much I love my Grandpa?

Here are a few family pics from our trip out west to see our California family.  Although the weather was a bit cold by the ocean and sickness got the best of us for a few days it was a great trip.  Did I mention how much I love my Grandpa?

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So it has been a while....

since I have posted.  Not unlike the rest of America we have “been busy.”  Looking back this year included the birth of Sydney, Beth completing the interviewing process in Minnesota, the selling of our MI home and the purchasing of a home in MN.  We moved out of our MI home in October into a rental home for the month of November.  By the end of December we will have completed the moving process into our new home in MN and a couple of weeks of Beth commuting back to MI to finish her three year obligation to the National Health Service Corp..  Whew…

No time for posting with that going on.  So, I will let the picture posts give you some glimpses into the laughter and fun events my family experienced together this year!  Thanks for checking in on us!  We love you!

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Wed Apr 15
Susan Boyle video.

This brought tears to my eyes.  You are amazing Mrs. Boyle.  May your dreams become exceedingly true.    

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Tue Mar 17

March.

I love hitting the March first marker.  It means we have made it through winter.  The signs of spring are all around us.  That fresh new smell breezes through the air.  The heat of the sun holds a warmth that brings the squishy ground below our muddy feet to life.  Friends emerge on the sidewalks outside and the conversations begin with “Isn’t this great!”  

We just arrived home from California.  What a crazy trip!  With planes breaking down and flights being shuffled around and the kids getting sick unique opportunities sprang up which added a joy to help overcome the struggles.  For example, an extra night with Nana and Papa C (although be it short) was a warm stop over.  A couple of hours with Justin driving around Aptos gave us a chance to talk that otherwise would not have happened.  

I am not sure when we will make the journey out west again.  Traveling with a one year old is tough for everyone including those sitting nearby on the plane.  But the conversations and laughter place a longing in our hearts for more time with family, as there is nothing on earth which compares.  

I wanted to post quick before we move into the next events of the year.  Much will be happening in the months to come.  The G.P.’s will be here for a couple weeks.  We will begin the process of selling our home.  Beth may accept a position in MN.  Sydney is starting to show his personality.  I look forward to sharing with you in all of it.  Thanks for coming along for the ride!

Spring has sprung the excitement of 2009 has begun!  

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Mon Feb 2
Nana C, we found a few of the cutest photos of the kids from the last few days and posted them just for you!  I hope you (and your wonderful co-workers) enjoy them!!  

Nana C, we found a few of the cutest photos of the kids from the last few days and posted them just for you!  I hope you (and your wonderful co-workers) enjoy them!!  

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A day in history...

speakintruth:

Since I am living in DC, I knew I had to go to Mr. Obama’s inauguration. I woke up at 3am and started layering up. I knew it was going to be freezing. I rushed to get to the Metro Station and jumped on the first train the second the door opened. When I finally got off the sardine packed metro, I got in line to the security check. Now try to imagine a line 3 city blocks long, packed so tightly you cannot move your feet except for a short shuffle forward. My legs ached and I was numb from cold. There were moments when I would pick my feet off the ground and stay up in the air from the force of other bodies around me.

I didn’t make it in for the speech. I could hear his voice like a train from a distance. But, I was thrilled to experience the Parade. Right in front of me, the long limo slowly rolled to a stop. The door opened and out walked President Obama and his wife. They raised their hands and waved my direction. Every one was cheering wildly, smiling and hugging. 

At that moment, it hit me how much power he has, not just because he is president but because the people love him and the people will listen to whatever he says.

I did have the feeling of hope, but not the way you may think. I hope he doesn’t disappoint them or me. I hope he does not abuse his power. He and we have the chance to do something incredible for this nation or it will be an epic failure.

I think this because our nation is going through a difficult time and being from Michigan, I know full well the worst of it. If we don’t truly come together as a nation and start helping the poor and thinking and loving others as we do our selves our nation will fall. If we can learn how to serve rather then be served we will all be a lot better people. What we do with the space we occupy is the space of change or failure. If we can work on the things we agree on rather then trying to change the things we don’t agree on, I believe we can be much, much more productive. My generation needs to remember how to actually work and work hard from the bottom up and not expect to have the high paying jobs right out of collage. True leaders, lead from experiences that build character. You can always recognize a leader. He is the one with the people following him.

just some thoughts…

wes

if you have any questans or comments feel free to email me at tatum.wes@gmail.com

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Sean’s cousin Quinn sent over a few pictures of her new shoes.  Sean loved those pictures and they became quite the inspiration for her.  So much so that when she found a pair in her closet and put them on we could hardly get them off of her feet!  Here are a few pictures of Quinn and Sean modeling their new shoes.  

Sean’s cousin Quinn sent over a few pictures of her new shoes.  Sean loved those pictures and they became quite the inspiration for her.  So much so that when she found a pair in her closet and put them on we could hardly get them off of her feet!  Here are a few pictures of Quinn and Sean modeling their new shoes.  

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