Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Sikoras at Squires Castle

Who doesn't love a wonderful afternoon at Squires Castle... we sure love it!  This was a special visit for us, because it was our first time going with Gramma and Bapa!  Will and Bapa had great conversations touring the grounds.  All the kids (and adults) took a nice long hike and climbed some steep hills.  The kids enjoyed storming the castle and exploring the grounds together.  
Isa, Annie, Millie, Gabi, Chloe & Will
Will and his buddy Evan had fun!
steep climb!
loved watching their interaction!

Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Group Party & Cecil Time

best buddies reunited 
This past weekend our Cecil family came to visit us and we shared a wonderful 4 days together.  We gathered our playgroup for our annual birthday party for the kids and celebrated Angry Birds style!  It's hard to imagine that our group now has 15 kids!  Even though the weather didn't cooperate for us that day, none of the kids had a problem running around the house together having fun!  The adults even had a few minutes to hang out together and chat.  
It was real nice to have a couple of days with the Cecils and the kids were extra happy to be together.  As for Mommy... she was so glad to have Julie around!  We sure did have some great evening chats, laughs, and even squeezed in a trip to get our toes done!  We look forward to this next year going by quickly so that we are back in the States permanently! 
Gabi with her "fairy Godmother"

Thursday, July 25, 2013

Kingdom Rock VBS

7/21-7/25:  This year's Vacation Bible School was Kindom Rock.  It started on Sunday and ran through Thursday night.  Unfortunately due to Will's tonsil/adenoid removal surgery, he missed a few days, but we all still had fun regardless.  It's so sweet to see the kids engage and act out the songs.  Their enthusiasm is contagious!  I had the pleasure to lead the preschool section again with the help of Jen.  We learned this year to Stand Strong in the Lord!








Sunday, July 14, 2013

Sikora time

This weekend we shared some happy days with Sikora family.  It was nice to see Justin, Mary, Mira and Finlay and all join together to share in Gramma's 65th birthday!  The little kids had a great time riding the motorcycle, playing ball and running around.  It was real nice to catch up and relax!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY GRAMMA!
Bapa, Will, Finlay, Chloe, Gramma, Lincoln, Mira, Gabi, Isa
so love how this captures their friendship.

Wednesday, July 10, 2013

meeting Lincoln

Between family in town, birthdays, and busy schedules...our kids met Lincoln on different days.  (I selfishly got to be with him on several of these occasions and am loving the baby fix I am getting;-). Will was so proud to hold his youngest cousin.  Isa couldn't wait to hold him, and Gabi loved her cousin baby Lincoln from the moment he was born.  This week, the girls had several visits with Chloe and Lincoln.  He sure is sweet!