Category: Michigan
Events in Michigan
-
French Language Graduation 2025
After a beautiful graduation ceremony and graduation cake and gifts, James got up the next day and went right back to work on his second graduation. This was to certify that he is fluent in a second language (last year we sent him to France with this day in mind). This ceremony was at the Wayne State Hall which is located by the soccer/football field. This was a real nice ceremony and was a real pleasure to attend. Everything was broadcasted on the large screen TV so you could say there was not a bad seat in the house. Once this graduation ended, we only had about 2 hours till the next one. -
March Turkey Surprise 2025
We finally ate the free Turkey we got way back in November from a BJ’s promotion. Since we already had a turkey for Thanksgiving we decided to freeze it and eat it in late winter, which we did.
-
2024 Halloween Party
Everyone had a wonderful time at this years Halloween party, some felt it was the best ever. Lots of food as many of the guests brought food in addition to what we had (thank you very much). Once again the weather was great and we were able to have the back yard (garage) open. What really makes this party fun is seeing folks I have not seen in decades and once again this year it happened again as I met up with a couple friends I had not seen in ages.
This year we made some major changes to the displays, the back room became a skeleton room, the living room became a carnival (or carnevil if you prefer), and the kitchen became a Beetlejuice display since the new Beetlejuice movie had just came out earlier in September.
A great time, not many pics of the party folks this year as we were very busy with the guests, although many of the attendees did have their pics taken by the magic mirror.
(more…) -
Happy Birthday James
James celebrated his 21st birthday in many ways. First he surprised Mom and Dad with gifts in the morning he had his annual physical and blood draw in the morning, then he went to class, and finally after class he went to his favorite restaurant, Bubba’s 33. At the restaurant James met his friend Nick and his Mom who joined us to help celebrate the event. James surprised Mom and Dad by paying for the mealAfter Bubba’s 33 we headed home where James had a surprise as one of his gifts was a new bed set including mattress, sheets, and covers.
James then opened gifts in the living room from Mom and Dad and after the gifts were opened we all enjoyed some cake and ice cream.
-
3rd Tiger Game in 2024
The Tigers are in a wildcard race, so we had that to cheer for when we went with Nick and his family. It was Nicks birthday which made the event that much more festive.The pregame activities were great. Everyone got a free shirt to start. Then James got a foul ball during batting practice, and James was on Jumbo screen twice this game, a record for him. This was also Latin America night and their were some awesome dances and a tribute to all the Latin players and their contribution to baseball and the Tigers. Alex Aveilia through out the first pitch.
Unfortunately the Tigers ran into some strong pitching and did not score until the 9th inning (2 runs), but unfortunately Baltimore scored 4 runs in the first 8 innings to win the game 4-2.
Beautiful night in downtown Detroit, and all is not lost as the Twins were losing big time when we left the park. Big thanks to Nick and his family for inviting us.
-
Happy Birthday Mom
Happy Birthday MomThis was an interesting Birthday for Mary because we had reserved tickets to the Beetlejuice movie on her birthday and because of this we could not have any flowers delivered on her birthday, so they were sent one day ahead which is actually our wedding anniversary so it all worked out.
The highlight of the gifts was one of those unknown presents that James had bought during our visit to Sea Shell City on the way to Mackinaw. No one knew what was in the package and that made it kind of fun for everyone.
Again, Happy Birthday Mary
