And He's Off!

We probably waited a little too long....but I think it worked!  We one day pulled off his training wheels.  He was a little upset, but he got over it!  The next day, he struggled a bit, but was off on his second try!  I didn't even have to hold his bike up or anything! Super proud!

Getting things ready!

Well, tis the time in his life!  School is starting.  He chose this wonderful bookbag, and reality is setting in!

Playing Together

Ascher and Immer really took advantage of summer weekends together.  They enjoyed "golfing" riding bikes, running and just being boys!

Car II

Who wasn't excited for the Car II movie?!?!  Ascher was so excited, he invited his neighbor friends.  So we all headed to the drive-in and waited for it to start.  We kinda forgot to figure in the fact movies at the drive-in start at sundown.  So the kids had plenty of time to run, jump, scream and tire themselves out before the movie even started!  By the time the movie started, we couldn't hear the movie, kids were playing, and my little Gianna fell alseep on me! 

Luckily for me, we recently bought the movie and saw it for real in the privacy of our own home!

Happy Birthday Daddy!

Another year......another number higher!  Happy Birthday darling!

The South headed North

Uncles Mike, Amy and Grema headed up for a visit in June for Kyle and Sara's wedding.  While here, we had to have a little fun!

 We hit a Cubs game...which was super excited becuase we WON!

 After the wedding, we took the kiddos to Starbucks for a little sugar.  Had to make sure they had energy to dance the night away!  It was a fun and wonderful evening.  Kyle is definitely a lucky man!

After the wedding, there is always a party.  Immer was in charge of the grill, with Mike and Jacob as co-captains.  All the cousins were swimming, running and jumping.  Adults were playing baggo and catching up!  It was fun to see everyone together in one place!

Ascherman turns 5!

Ascher decided he wanted a pirate themed party (at the last minute, no less).  So I took it and ran with it!  We booked a spot at the Treehouse, a great indoor playground for kids. 





It was fun to see both sides of cousins to play and party.  Although it was hard to really tell who was there.  The kids were running around so fast and crazy!

But in the end- I think everyone had a great and wonderful time!  Pizza, Pirates, and Playing!

A Trip up North

 We took a nice weekend trip to Door County, WI with Immer's family.  It was nice, relaxing and definitely new experiences!  Ascher really enjoyed spending time with his cousin!

We had breakfast at a wonderful Swedish restaraunt....and the boys had a great time being Vikings!  Next time....we will make sure the goats are out on the roof!

There were so many wonderful sites to take in around Door County.  The sites were so amazing.  Everywhere was water- nice and blue and so clear.

The best spot loved by all was Schoolhouse Beach.  The rocks were so nice, warm and peaceful.  It's on an island north of Door County(we had to take a ferry!).  The island was so secluded and peaceful!

A big anchor from ships that would travel back and forth from the island.

A phonebooth!  Who knew they still existed!  There was no phone, but that didn't stop everyone from getting in and checking it out!

Trip to the beach

It was Spring Break- so we decided to head south for a little visit!  We had all kinds of fun!  Ascher had a great time at the Pelican's game...except when he was pushed running the bases and scraped his head.



 Putt-Putt with Grema and Uncle Amy.  Ascher had more fun jamming to the reggae music at times

A trip to Broadway at the Beach- Ascher took a spin on the old pavilion rides

And Immer did the zipline!

 And we took a family trip the Battleship in Wilmington.  It was fun to see Immer on his old stomping grounds. 

And what is a trip to the beach without a cruise on Uncle Mike's boat!

 We even had time before we left for Easter!

Keyboard in House

Immer got a new client...and they own a piano shop!   So he decided to buy a keyboard from them.  Ascher was really excited, and enjoys playing when he can.  The only rule is....Mommy can't hear it!