Ha, not the only one behind

My mom's house for a picnic.  Practiced the flash-mob dance.  Enjoyed being together.  Didn't get great pictures of the crew but this is a decent sampling.  When I was 18 years old, did I EVER think that my family would congregate in this very backyard?  Never.  What a miracle.  It was so. much. fun.

PS.  The blog postings are getting way backed up.  I think Mel is the only one up to date....

German Ambience

We had a great family trip to Germany.  Loved being together and seeing the sights, eating the great food, admiring the gorgeous scenery, soaking in the ambience.  I hope it 'filled up' Steve & Felicia enough that they feel refreshed and ready to take on school & work in the Fall!

Kinderdyjk

The day was a tad cold and windy but the colors and variety of the sky made up for it.

Seriously,  13 to 15 kids.....

Speaking of  kids....built a fire, eating ice cream, watching star wars.

Bent Spoon

Didn't want to forget to post our visit in NJ.  We loved the ice cream at Bent Spoon.  Thanks Jake & Mel for hosting our mob.  We certainly filled your house and then some and you were super hosts!

No Cherry Blossoms....

Even though there were no cherry blossoms, we still had a blast touring the Capitol.  Dan, Natalie and I stopped by Canterbury Woods remembering Dan's elementary experience.  Having Mike/Debbie and Caitlyn and her 3 girls over for dinner was a treat.  I think Caitlyn's girls matched up quite well with our girls.  Oh, and the cherry blossoms did show up a week later.
Now we are back home in Brussels.  Was it all a dream?  Seems like it.  But I think it really happened.  I'll know for sure if Steve shows up tomorrow with Felicia!

Kids in Coronado

I knew it Heidi.  Not one picture of YOU!  However, I am quite proud of the couple of good ones I got of Taft.  We all know he holds still for no one and for no bribes.  Thanks for a fabulous week-end in Coronado.  We missed you at the wedding but we felt your thoughts with us!

Married Man

Bachelor Party with everybody at Angie's Pizza

Bachelor Party with all the Boys...pretending the girls didn't invite themselves!

Crepe makers

Crepe eaters!

Work of Art.  He is so happy, so cute!

It's not just the Bride who wants to look their best.  In the end he did his own style and it looked the best!

I asked Steve,  "Any doubts?"  "Nope.  This is right!"

Tom and Steve.  Last few moments together before he became a married man.

Our baby!  Now married!

Last few moments together.  Offering last minute advice.

Married!

Beautiful.  Love their smiles.

They look like movie stars!