Visit from Dan & Cathy Peterson clan

Dan's daughters (Anne, Jane, Ruth) and Andersen catching a breather after some hardcore wrestling. Guess who sacrificed nap time for playtime? We were going to go to the neighborhood park, but our sandbox was plenty of fun for these castle builders.
Andersen and Anne having a chocolate moustache contest.
Jane, the oldest daughter, said "it's amazing how messy little kids are."
We enjoyed the Petersons visiting all the way from Klamath Falls, Oregon, and hope they will come again soon.

How NOT to eat an ice cream cone!

Charl's high school friend brought his family to our house for a visit. Charl loves ice cream so we always have it in the freezer. He made all the kids an ice cream cone. Since chocolate varieties are my favorite, that's what we had...Rocky Road to be exact. I told Charl to take Anders' shirt off or put a bib on him. (In one ear and out the other.) This is definitely how NOT to eat an ice cream cone. Enjoy.


If you concentrate hard enough, you just might get it all over you. You should NOT concentrate when eating an ice cream cone.Andersen is probably thinking, "The more I get on my face and arms, the more I'll have to enjoy later."
When he was finished he got hosed down (literally) and then he got a bath. Any suggestions on how to get this shirt CLEAN???

Holly on the Move

Holly is just starting to crawl. She got camera shy when I started filming.

Anders Playing at the Hendersen's

Last night Anders invited himself to swim with the girls next door. He found these goggles in their garage. This is the new way to protect your cheeks from the sun.
Andersen and Kennedy in the pool. Andersen again refusing to smile.
Michael Phelps isn't the only one with goggle issues!
He was so cold, so we brought him inside and wrapped him up. As I was getting ready to take the picture, he decides to say "CHEESE!"

Sorry, you have to turn your head. I can't flip a video.