Cherry Picking

 

 

 

 

This was the first year we were able to pick cherries in our orchard.  I predict there will be pies in the future.  :o)

- Sam

37 Weeks: Car Seat Fun!

Ready for another ridein .  The story of his life...

- Stewart

J's Four Wheeler

 

There is a little girl who lives at our house who has been a little afraid of four wheelers.  It took a little coaxing, but we she took a big step of faith and enjoyed a ride with our neighbor J.  And for the record  she talked J's ear off the entire ride.

- Sam

Father's Day Sunday Duds

 

 

 

 

We couldn't have asked for a better Daddy.  Hope you had a great day.  We love you!

- TR2

Go Fly a...

PLANE!

TR2 finally got to try out his new model airplane when the crew came home.

Sweet Pea was very excited to watch the plane take flight!

- Stewy

Relaxing

We grilled burgers and enjoyed a few smores while celebrating an early Father's Day with Grandpa R.  It was another beautiful evening together.

 
Relaxing on the mini lounger.

 
Happy Father's Day.  Thank you for the wonderful time we were able to spend together.  You are a blessing to our lives.  

- TR2

Milwauke County Zoo

In all the visits to Grandma and Grandpa's house we had never had the chance to explore the zoo.  What a treat!  We took a ride on the train, fed a few goats, chatted with an enormous elephant, and even watched the hippopotami eat a some apples.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
It was a wonderful adventure!

TR2

36 Weeks: A Visit with Great Grandma C

It is always fun to see Great Grandma C.  We love and cherish the time we are able to spend with her even though it is way too short.

 
This little piggie...

 
All smiles

 
It is always a great to see you Great Grandma.  We love you.

-TR2

TR1's First Whirly-Bird Flight

On the way down to visit Great Grandma C, TR1 took a helicopter flight.  
 
Here he is landing...

 
I think Sweet Pea was just as excited as TR1.

- TR2

Kopp's

We headed out to one of MY favorites when eating on our visits with Grandma and Grandpa, Kopp's .  Most often we just stop for some frozen custard, but today we decided to get a little bite to eat.  

Fun Fact:  Arnold's Diner from the hit TV series "Happy Days" was fashioned after Kopp's Frozen Custard Stand.
 
Sweet Pea enjoying a nice cold treat.

 
The gang all eating until their heart is content.

 
Sweet Pea and Grandpa.

 
Do you see the size of that burger!!!  Half of it was bigger than her head.  Mmmm, so good.

- TR2

Library and Playground Fun

We used Auntie C's library card to pick out some books for our stay at Grandma and Grandpa's house. After a few quick picks we headed to the playground.

 
Little Pumpkin and Daddy on the slide.

 
Sweet Pea on the roller slide.  (She said it was bumpy.)

 
And a little time on the bouncy worm.

 
Oh, Daddy!

 
Rocking it with the ladies.

- TR2

A Ride in the Silly Car

One day I overheard a mother talking to her children in the parking lot about spotting a silly car.  I quickly looked over to find out what a silly car looked like.  I was surprised to see that it was just a plain old convertible.  ;o)  Then I started thinking, we don't see many convertibles in the upper Midwest, and they are a little silly.  No top, Silly.  From then on I have referred to convertibles as silly cars too.  Sweet Pea also calls them silly cars whenever she spots them.  In fact she LOVES silly cars.  

When talking about silly cars on the way to Grandma and Grandpa's house we discussed how Grandma R has a silly car.  Sweet Pea was very excited to see it.  She was a bit disappointed when she found out that it was still in storage over the winter.

 
Her eyes lit up when she found out that Grandma was going to pick it up while we were visiting, AND she would be able to go for a ride.

 
Ready to go.

 
She did not care for all the wind, but LOVED her rides.

 
Everyone took turns driving her around.  :o)

 
I didn't hurt that there were both a park and ice cream stop in the middle of her rides.

- TR2

S.O.S.

I don't know if Grandpa R should have let this little one captain his boat.

Good thing they are still docked ashore.

- TR

Brunch Anyone? (Sunday Duds)

 
A quick photo with Mommy.

 
TR2 and his "littles" in the BIG chair.

 
Cousins A and L

 
Just the boys

 
All the cousins.

- TR2

Auntie C's 21st

 Auntie C wanted to celebrate her 21st with her family and friends.  Well, friends, family, and the Brewers. :o)

 Group photo...

At the stadium in the visor Grandma R made.

 
Of course Auntie Em squeezed in for one photo.

- TR2