Summer Holiday

We had a busy summer holiday.  The Weeldreyers came over to tour Europe with us in June.  What an experience and lots of memories for everyone!  The boys and I flew back to the States with them in July.  We enjoyed spending lots of time with family and friends.  Liam spent the first day back in Michigan walking around our house saying, "Home Sweet Home."  It was cute - a glimpse into his mind. 

August came quickly and it was time to return to Germany.  I was on my own with the four boys coming back to Germany.  I got many looks and comments of me traveling alone with the boys.  But, the trip was great.  Uneventful and the boys did really well...cooperating and helping me along the way.  They are growing up!  All four of them even slept on the plane.  Kaleb fell asleep on take off and I woke him when I picked him up to get off the plane in Dusseldorf.  Can't complain:)  We were happy to see Greg waiting for us here in Dusseldorf.  It had been five weeks since seeing him so it was good to be back.

After adjusting to the time change and jet lag, which is always a bit rough for a few days, we had 10 days before the new school year started.  We did lots of bike riding, playing at parks, building with Legos, playing Ticket to Ride, Euchre, other games and Wii.  We had beautiful sunny weather which was a pleasant surprise from the normally rainy weather or drought conditions back in Michigan!

One of the many biking paths we enjoy.

Another path - boys biking, daddy running.

Tractor Show in Angermund...felt like home!

Carter and Alex watching the parade.

There was a camper towed by a tractor...that was a new one!:)

Observing a wild boar at a local Wild Park - beautiful trails and some animals.

The deer were free to roam and come right up close.  The boys were impressed, and a little on edge:)

Kaleb loved all the creatures!