We went the little Bavarian village Leavenworth which was just 20 miles or so away.

We always get the kids alittle toy from this euro toy shop.

We ended the Afternoon with Icecream cones and shade. I was perfect.

Ihad to put both of these pics of Cousin Orion in brcause they are just too funny.
The boys.
We went to the Lake a couple of times and soaked up the sun.

Eric and Evan found a broken dock and tried doing a little surfing.
After they flipped it they paddled around on it inards. (Isn't that a fabulous pretend word?)
Anna was really eager to try it out too. She wasn't scared at all.

Liam is a pyromaniac like his Dad.
Heather and Evan cooked up a fabulous spagetti dinner with Martinelli's and all.


Check out Anna's Charlie Chaplin mustache. THey were soooo dirty, but they had so much fun together. It was good times.

Strawberry days at the Farm

strawberry pie, strawberry turnovers, strawberry shakes....We're making them all because we got the motherload of strawberries today.

Anna trying to tickle the baby goats.
The twirling strawberry. That was the closest I have ever come to throwing up on a ride.
Anna was a spectator whilst Liam mounted his steed and rode around in circles for 2 minutes.

He told me he was going to imagine he was a cowboy. He was pretty serious about it all so I tried to take this cowboy'esque' shot. Can you see it?

Anna loved the horses. HTey were so laid back and just let her pet them.

We hopped on the tractor ride and headed out to the strawberry fields.
Anna dug into them as with enthusiasm.
(By the way, this is what Eric calls Anna's "Brett Micheals" look)

It's never boring with Eric around.

I love this shot. Liam has a way of staring you down in the camera. It's one of my favorite things that he dows.
The background was beautiful. It was an amazingly clear day so we could see everything surrounding us.

Look at the stained face. She was going to town on the strawberries. That's also a bruise on her chin from a good fall she had on her scooter.


While we browsed jams and fresh honey, the kids did some art. IT was supposed to be of farm animals, but Liam is completely obsessed with Sperm Whales (much to Eric's embarrassment). It was a fun family day and a good way to welcome summer.

Flashback Friday's

Remember when Anna was tiny? I can't believe that a boisterous, fun loving, and very loud 2 year old grew out of this sweet little baby.

Happy Fathers Day!

Liam drew and colored this entire picture for Eric's card. I taught him how to make bricks and he went to town. There is a church in front of the building on the right. I thought that was funny. Also, the bad guy on the right has writing on his hands that says "I am a nice guy" to trick people. The Robot is saying "De-stroy,De-stroy!" Click on it so you can see all the faces in the buildings. it's hilarious.
Liam's tree had a apple nearly touching the ground for Anna and one half way down the tree for himself.
Liam and I made a book mark for Eric. He loves to read and never has one. I found a Masterchief picture on the net made with simple geometric shapes. I printed it out and had Liam draw the one you see right next to the one I printed out. He did awesome! Eric was really excited about it.
Eric never gets enough time with Anna, so she and I gave him a coupon for a Daddy Daughter Date.

Liam also picked out this project that he and his Dad could do together.

THis one was from me. I bought it off the coolest goth kid too. Bonus.
I made Eric a Fathers Day butineer out of paper for the Sunday festivities.
To finish off the day we had a most manly meal. Grilled bratwurst with southwest sauerkraut and spicy mustard. We couldn't forget a cold one. Ginger Ale and some gourmet chips. I think it's appropriate to burp after a meal like this. Pumpkin pie for dessert, cause it''s E's favorite.

Monster Trucks!
WE went to a hands on car show over the weekend and let Liams wildest dreams come true. Here he is taking in the moment.