Jib Jab Fun!

This is fun ... a Hollywood Four snowball fight (with Gabby too!)

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Happy Birthday Herbie

Here is some video footage of (Great) Grandpa Herbie's birthday celebration in Muskegon, MI last week - he turned 96.

Kevin gets Anchored

Since we were having too much trouble with Kevin (our inflatable water trampoline) floating to shore, we decided to anchor him down yesterday. He is now a semi-permanent fixture in the center of Lake Frogerick.

The Maiden Launch of Kevin

Yesterday we launched "Kevin" (as Abby calls our new water trampoline) into Lake Frogerick. Here are a few clips from yesterday and today of the kids playing with Kevin (Abby, Andrew, Myranda and Ellie too).

Stacie Visits from California

My niece Stacie is visiting from California so we drove to her folks house in Okemos, MI (home of the Spartans!) this weekend to say hello. In addition to the Hollywood Four, Grandma Carole, Claire, Steven, Julianne, Michael, and our hosts, Rick and Kim, we also present.

Lake Miramichi

Here are some video clips of the kids having fun at the Ott Cabin in Lake Miramichi.



(Starring Abby, Andrew; cousins Emily, Erica, Jacob, Chloe, and Claire)

Happy Birthday Grandma Barbie!

On Saturday night, we took Grandma Barbie (visiting for the weekend) to Tres Portrillos for her birthday. She probably regretted it after being forced to wear the special birthday hat.

Winter 2008-09 in Review

As we always do, here is a pictorial recap of our Winter 2008-09 activities.

Happy Birthday Grandma Carole!

A special message from two of your grandchildren.