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Our Trip to Milwaukee for the 4th of July Weekend

This past weekend we were in Milwaukee, staying with my cousin James and his wife Anne. We got in to town just before dinner on Thursday, July 3rd. We all went out to eat at Ma Mia’s Pizzeria. I grew up eating Ma Mia’s Pizza and it is by far my favorite pizza. After we all walked to get Gelato or Italian ice cream for desert.
The Whole family
Terry, Kim and Zoe

David Doing his Favorite thing, Drawing! !

Helping James work on his new deck on the 4th before the family cookout
My brother Tom Cutting some decking

On Friday the 4th we did much. The Anne and Amy took the boys to see a parade in Wakisha. Wile they were there James’ dad, my dad, my brother Tom and my self all helped James with his deck. It was very clear that my Uncle Dennis was very good at this kind of thing. After working on the deck the kids all went swimming at the local pool. That evening we had a cookout at James and Anne’s place on almost done deck. Almost all of the family was there. Afterward we all walked to the local park for the fireworks. It was once of the best displays I have ever seen.

Vidiots!
James, My Mom and Grandma
Amy, Anne's Mom and Patty

Our Shining star

On Saturday the 5th we took it easy in the am. James and I took the boys to go ice skating at Pettit National Ice Center ware the Speed Skaters train. Later we went to see the Milwaukee Brewers play baseball. We had a tailgate a few hours before hand and then went inside. The game was short and sweet and was just the right amount of time for the boys.

My Mom, Anne and Kim
Patty and Bud
Grandma
Hmmmm Brats

We left for home On Sunday Afternoon after the kids went to a indoor water park. We all enjoyed our selves as always in Milwaukee. You can see all of the photos from the weekend here

Visiting With My Brother Tom and His Kids

Charlie and Zoe are in Flint with my Parents for the next few weeks. Tom my brother is there until we go to Milwaukee as a family. Here are some photos from the day.

A trip to the Zoo With some Friends

You can see all 62 of the photos Here

More photo of my Garden

Summer Fun

A Great Father's Day Speech by Obama

You my not be planning on voting for him but you have to admit this is a Great speech on Fathers

Happy Dad's Day

Last Day of School

A Wedding Next to the Detroit River

This Week end we went to Amy's Cousin Chris' Wedding. It was at the Renaissance Center in Detroit. The wedding happened right next to the river front and the reception was a restaurant right in side the Renaissance center. I just so happens to be the play ware Chris and Jen worked and met then started dating. It was very romantic and very much them. The will be very happy together.




You See all of the Photos Here

One of my photos got published on another blog!!

this photo I took of my German bearded iris was published on the Wired.com Blog Geek Dad.

check out the posting here

memorial weekend 2008

For this memorial weekend we went to Kensington Metro Park on Sunday. We got there early so we could get a good spot. We played soccer, played with Frisbees, flew kites, and went fishing. We end with grilled shrimp and chicken kabobs. We had lots of fun. And is a good thing we have a pass for the year, because we will be going lots.

new Photos of the garden

German bearded iris "Play with fire" 2008

Once again my German Iris is in bloom bigger and better than ever.

Our big kid

This week Rodney helped me mow the lawn. I had told the boys a few months back that they could earn money by cutting the grass, the deal however is they have to mow it all. When I started mowing the yesterday Rod wanted to help right away. And silly me I thought he would loose interest after a few passes. NOPE, he did the whole thing (with my guidance). He hade dollar signs in his eyes and really wanted the money. He did a great job and only needed a little help keeping the rows straight.