Going to the Country

Yesterday we made the trek out to the country, or if you were counting political signs you would say we were in McCain/Palin country! The kids counted some 80 Republican signs to ZERO other signs. We had fun family time at the corn maze and enjoyed all the other activities that they had. This was my first time at a corn maze. To see green corn at the end of October and only maybe 6 feet tall was just wrong!

Julianna picked the "cash cow"

which way?

reminding me of all my years corn detasseling
I think I'll have to send my kids to visit Oma for the summer so they can work in the corn

on the hay ride...that had no hay
Julianna was sportin' her attitude...and Asher his!

"Asher, you make good food!"

We finally pulled down the gourmet set this month, after having them for 3 years. We had a fun time watching Asher's enthusiasm for cooking. Usually after every meal, one of the kids says, "Mom you make good food!" During this meal, Asher proudly said, "Asher, YOU make good fun!" It was a very fun dinner!

we each had our own skillet pan, and made our own dinner

The ole boy goes to the Old Country

Last month Cor spent a week in Amsterdam for work. This was his first time visiting the Netherlands. He loved everything about it.

Cor visiting with his great grandmother Van Dyk
(she is 98 years old!)

Cor with his Great Aunt Ann and his 2nd cousin Arie Pieter and Connie and their girls
they were very excited to see their cousin from American

one of the evenings Cor went on 3 hour canal tour.
He enjoyed great food and great wine

bikes everywhere

pedestrians everywhere!
we were super excited to see Cor come home and Julianna was very excited to get all the dropjes! Every night Julianna she would ask Cor if he was going to bring home dropjes. Here is everything Cor brought home from Holland!

Family

playing mini-golf with my Mom, on what felt like the hottest day of summer

My mom came and spent 3 weeks with us in late July, we had an excellent time with her, playing numerous games, puzzling, and swimming. She stayed so long that now Julianna calls the guest bed & bathroom, Oma's room!

Oma said a silly comment and Patty & I thought we heard Stephanie respond to Oma with "duh"
she is trying to defend herself here

Daddy's little girl

showing off her Easter dress that I just finished!
love her look...she's a bad one!:)

my sweeties

my handsome men!

picture compliments of Arianna
(sun was quite bright)

Who Knew...

he could do this? Does he IRON too???

She get what she wants.....

She's learning early that if you want something, you'd better get it yourself!!

gettin' up there

grabbin' it

and bringin' it down!!

and now I know why her closet is always messy...

Mr. & Mrs. Greg & Corrie van Eyk

A Few of my favorites

We've joined the Bread Making Cult!

We have just taken our homeschooling to a higher level... we now make our own bread! I love the smell of bread baking, it's so cozy.

45 lbs of white hard wheat

Wonder Mill flour mill...
not sure why they call it the world's quietest mill, it sounds like an airplane taking off!

to the mill to be ground

freshly ground flour

a delicious loaf of honey wheat bread
We love it~it tastes good and is good for you!
(nothing added or taken away)

I don't knead the dough by hand. I use the bread machine.

Summer Time

Asher was chosen to play for the All Star team this year. He is playing in 3 tournaments which involves 4 games/week with a championship game on Saturday. A huge commitment for us. He is having a blast playing, we are having fun watching, and Julianna and Arianna are taking full advantage of the concession stand!
waiting to get his trophy-
not because his team won but because they played!

San Mateo T-ball All Star Team~2008

sitting cozy with daddy watching Asher play

learning how to sew

because Julianna is the mommy, and her baby needs to be potty-trained!
So, so sweet