Caleb's Staples

While out berry picking with some friends, Caleb got hit with a rock on his head. We all know how head wounds bleed...tons! When we took a closer look, we saw that it was gapped open a bit and wound need some stitches to close it. After a trip to the ER, Caleb came home with 3 staples. It was quite the adventure considering Caleb's Hulk strength when he sees someone coming at him with anything sharp! It is healing beautifully. Soon we have to go get the staples out, and then we will have to call in reinforcements to hold him down!

NCO of the Wing

That's my man, the NCO of the Wing! Congrats, Curtis. We are proud of you. You deserve it!

Baseball

We got back in time to play in their very last baseball game of the season. Jake and Nick were on the same team. They both did great, but I didn't get any pictures of the actual game.

Caleb was up to bat, and surprisingly he hit it! It is sad but I don't expect great things from him physically. He is just not competitive.

But he loves to play with his friends and be part of the group! He thinks that the C on his jersey is for him, and we will let him believe it!

Stuck in California...and loving It!

We found a military flight from Milwaukee to Travis AFB, California(about 40 miles outside San Fransisco.) We had no trouble getting on and made it in plenty of time to catch the flight to Alaska. We got our tickets and loaded the luggage, waited on the bus only to have them cancel the flight. They ended up cancelling the flight 3 times.
But since we were stuck in California, we thought that we had better make the best of it. We found palm trees...

and played at the park....

went to the air and flight museum...

drank milkshakes at Jack in the Box...

swam in the pool....

soaked in the beautiful sunshine....went bowling and sat in the bus shelter for the heck of it...and jumped and danced on the beds. It was a wonderful way to be stranded. We might just have to get stranded again. We were there three days and had a great time. Monday we caught a new airplane home. We drove back up to Eielson. On the way we say a huge puffy cloud only to see later that it was a forest fire. It was an amazing sight. We love Alaska and are happy to be home!

Cousins Everywhere

One of nights of the reunion, we put all the grandkids in their shirts that they made, and took their picture. We were missing 3 from my brother who was unable to make it. Who knows....next reunion in three years we might have to add another row to this picture, right Tina?

Happy 4th

Every year my brothers put on a big fireworks show. But before the show the children got a turn to play.
Sparklers are always fun!

Two hands!!

These pictures are deceiving. It wasn't cold, I made them take their baths and put on long pants and sleeves so the bugs didn't eat them up. We didn't want to use bug spray since we had church in the morning.

Family Reunion Fun

While we were in Wisconsin my family held a reunion. Most of us were there. It was great for the kids to see their cousins(and meet some of them) and get to know each other.
There was plenty of time to just hand around and talk.

Uncles are so much more fun than Moms. They let you light things on fire!

There were plenty of games and crafts to do.

And who can pass up posting a picture like this!?

The Day with Old Friends

We went to the Kenosha Beach on Lake Michigan to meet up from friends from Whiteman AFB. Our friends, the Dempsey's, have 5 little girls similar in age to our children.

Caleb loved the "ocean". He hasn't stopped asking to go back but with our swim suits next time.

Ahh...the wonderment of the big blue water!

We vistited a light house. Unfortunately it was locked and we couldn't take them up it.

We also went to the Jelly Belly Factory. It is always wonderful to be at a place where candy is made!! Jake tricked my into eating a Moldy Cheese Jelly Belly. It was terrible. He had better watch his back....I know where he sleeps!

Four Wheeler Fun

Uncle Rob got a four wheeler for Father's Day, and we have been benefiting from the fun.

Jake and Nick have enjoyed learning how to drive!

I even go to enjoy some of the fun!
Megan enjoying the swimming pool.
Caleb has been obsessed with his green pants. Even when it is unbearably hot, Caleb loves to wear his green pants.

Roosevelt Park

We went to a great park nearby my parent's house.

It had lots of fun adventures for the kids to try.

And music to be made.

And for climbing to the top of the world.

And for spending time together!