July 4th

We had a fun time on the 4th!!! The kids went to the parade in West Bend and then we all got together at Jim and Mary Gumm's house for swimming and good food.

RJ loves the water.

We needed to take a break from swimming to eat. Mary Gumm holding a swimming class.

Spring time Fun

Sorry that I haven't posted any pictures for a while, but I have been busy as usual with the outside spring yard work--planting flowers, cutting grass, trimming bushes, putting up the pool.... Here are some pictures from our spring time adventures including our trip with the "Gumm gang" to Christmas Mountain Resort in Wisconsin Dells.

Olivia, Grandma, RJ, CeCe, and Lisa riding a miniature train.

Jada, Jim and Mary's granddaughter, checking out her fish.

Olivia loves catching fish.

Erica and Grandma.

Going for a horse carriage ride.

Olivia and Great Grandma "GG"

The kids helping grandpa by riding behind the tractor in the wagon.

CeCe and RJ's Birthday Party

CeCe and RJ celebrated their birthdays at Grandpa and Grandma's house today along with family and friends. CeCe is now 3 and RJ 2. They're growing up fast. We had lots of good food too--Rudy made great chicken and ribs and Grandma made the cake. The kids got lots of great presents. Happy Birthday !!!!

Olivia's 3rd Birthday Party

We celebrated Olivia's birthday a little bit late, but better late than never. Olivia had quite an exciting time, as did we all.

Christmas 08

We hosted Christmas this year. Here are just a few of the pictures. Hope that all of you had a great Christmas and will have a fantastic New Year.

Ho! Ho! Ho!

The kids went to a Christmas party with Santa and had a great time. They talked to Santa, drew pictures, ate candy, and made cookies.

Olivia Breaks Her Arm

On Friday, Olivia was getting ready to come to Grandma and Grandpa's house for the night when she fell from a chair trying to get her suitcase and the suitcase landed on her arm. Erica thought it might be broken so they went to the clinic where Grandma works and from there to hospital where it was set and cast. Olivia was very brave and did well. After she was done at the hospital, Olivia still insisted on coming to Grandma's house. She did not want to go to her house, so she came to stay overnight with Grandma and Grandpa. She was tired on Saturday, but her arm didn't seem to slow her down much. She had fun playing with CeCe and RJ before going back home with her mom.