4th of July!

This year we went to the Hartford parade where Aliisa, Ike and Aleks square danced on a float and Zack walked with the Hartford Players handing out information for their play, The Wizard of Oz.

Waiting for the parade to start . . . . . and the candy!

Sweet Elsie!

Jack wasn't enjoying it.

It's starting!

Zack!!!

Jake LOVED the tractors!

TWO tractors!

Here come the square dancers . . . . .

It was such a blast!

People we know!

Waving . . . . .

The old cars were really cool!

A camel!

Sweet car.

An old fire truck.

And a new one!

Dad - the picture-taker and kid-watcher.

Last (but not least) the flag cake - yum!!!!

Brewer Game

In June we went to a Brewer game to hear our good friend Emily Seibel sing the National Anthem. There were a ton of people there, and we all had a great time!

Awww - Emily & Chad!

Sarah, Aliisa & Emily.

Zack.

Zack & cell phone.

Aleks & Bethany!

Emmy & Sylvia.

Mom - our "chauffeur" :)

Schwalbach visit

A couple months ago we enjoyed a long-overdue visit with our good friends, the Schwalbachs.

Marissa and Aliisa.

Aleks and Laura.

Someone doesn't want their picture taken . . . .

Aliisa and Tara.

Zack.

Ike.

Gideon!

Awwww - Mom and Mrs. Schwalbach!

Marissa, Laura & Aleks . . . .

a.k.a Pacho, Cysco & Hank :)

Thanks so much for having us, Schwalbachs! We had a wonderful time!

Why it's a bad idea . . . . .

. . . . to play Capture the flag in the dark!



You never know . . . . . . . you might run into one of the side mirrors on your friends' van, and break your tooth in half!

Ike's Graduation

In June we celebrated Ike's Highschool Graduation (I know, I know, this post is looong overdue!). Here are several pictures from the party.

Dad took Ike's senior pictures and did a great job!

The night before.

The Raddants came down for the party, and helped out so much!

Chatting.

Last-minute projects.

Scheming . . .

I think this should work . . . .

The "peanut gallery" entertained those who were up scrapbooking.

Something was funny!

Still smiling!

Finally, the big day!

Cousin Ed, Ken & Uncle Mark.

Visiting.

Allison & Jason - awww!

Lots of people!

Eating.

And more eating!

Of course, basketball.

Sheri, Amanda, Allison & Amy holding Jack.

Isaac with Grandpa and Grandma Klahn.

More basketball!

Mrs. Flater and Sarah Hope!

Volleyball!

There also was some square dancing and contra dancing, called by our good friend Noah and Bob Asp. Sadly, the pictures didn't turn out, so we don't have any to share! It was loads of fun, and several people were able to dance for their first time!

Last (but not least) was a bonfire!

Talking . . . .

Singing.

Thank you to everyone who helped out, and all who came to help us celebrate!!