Omaha

I took a million pictures but a few highlights....

We began with an outing to the Omaha Zoo with
Grandma Jean and Uncle Jonathan.  I have fond
memories of visiting here as a child and it was
a treat to experience it with my own children.

 

 

 

Then the kids got to FINALLY meet their
new nephew, Eli.  He's about the cutest thing ever.

 

Grandpa Dartt discussing the possibility of getting some of that chocolate.
 

The festivities began and included a rousing game of pickle.


Saturday we managed a lovely swim...

 

 

 

Saturday evening was the formal party for Grandma Jean's Birthday-
lots of good food, beer and company.

 

The Birthday girl - 85 years young.

 

Sunday afternoon was spent at the lake and was the highlight

for my kids.  They swam for seven hours.  Fishing, boating, water guns, etc.

They couldn't get enough...

My cousin, Tyler, teaching Charlie how to fish

 

Battling Uncle Jonathan

 

The boat and tubing were a huge hit

 

4 Demarees!

 

First fish!

 

Little Dem got quite the ride!

 

Off to Colorado for more fun!

Scenes from June

New glasses (just for distance).

 

Beeke's visit

 

Phillies and baseball non-stop.

 

Seven

Charlie turned seven on Sunday.
It came and went despite my not being ready.
  It was a celebration complete with baseball gear,
best friends, everyone at church lunch singing
happy birthday and a new bike.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Family Retreat 2012

Calvary Family Retreat - 3rd year.
Wonderful time of fellowship and teaching.
Kids cried when we left...
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A Girl and Her Bike

 

 

More Baseball...

Charlie is having a great season and loving
every minute of it...

 

She is such a trooper spending endless hours at ballparks.


She has mastered her climbing skills.

 

Machen batting...and sliding every time.  Because it's fun.