One of the highlights of our trip this summer was getting to spend time with my grandparents. I already posted pictures of the Walkers with my Utah trip entry- so I thought I'd include some of the Neyenhuis side too. We had some great visits and we sure love them and miss them!
Sunday, September 23, 2012
Saturday, September 22, 2012
Lizard
Don't you hate it when the lizard that fell in your bathtub (in between bathers!) loves your house so much he clings to you so you won't make him go? Thanks to my own Captain America for being brave enough to handle this one!
First day of school photos
And later that day- Edward had his first day of Joy School at his friend Charlie's house. He was supposed to take an item to share and picked his Bob the Builder hat- but ended up not wanting to share it!
in ireland
I thought I would finally get around to posting pictures of Dublin. We were there when they were having a tall ships festival. It was neat- very pirate like for Edward. This was our favorite- it was so beautiful!
No matter where we go in the world we manage to find cool parks. This one was at a castle that was supposed to be the number one family must do in Dublin. It included a train and dollhouse museum- something for all. But it was closed for renovation until October- something not mentioned on any of the many tourist websites we visited to gather information for the trip. Oh well- at least they had a zip line!
And is this not the coolest slide ever? Edward flew off it! Very steep, fast and fun!
As you can see- smiles all around!
Never get tired of taking swing pictures!
Ah, a walk in the Irish countryside!
And this was really, really cool- we got to see an exhibit of the Book of the Kells- one of the earliest illuminated Bibles. (We'd seen the movie- so even Evelyn was excited about it!) They had three other very old illuminated Bibles too. And the library was incredible! Part of it is an exhibit too- so old! Loved it- love, love, love libraries. So much old book smell!We bought fish and chips and ate in our hotel room. It was a place full of locals getting take-away that we just stumbled on by accident- authentic!
And this was a neat fountain thing that the kids found in the downtown area- it was probably gross to let them climb it! Oh well!
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
The face of jet lag
Yeah- we were pretty wiped out when we got to Dublin on our way to Bahrain. Love this photo! Thanks Rog.
Saturday, September 8, 2012
Catching up on summer pt. 2 Victoria!
In order to get enough days out of the country, for taxes, we needed a few days in Canada. We headed to Vancouver Island and spend time in Victoria. It was beautiful! We had great weather and a wonderful time.
They had a carousel there which cost two dollars to ride. Edward wanted to ride in the chariot despite my best convincing an animal would be better. He didn't get it. Until we got going. And then he wanted a second ride. So we forked out more for a ride on a bear.
We loved the totem poles.
And I want my garden to look like this some day.
Evelyn wants a fountain. Italian preferably!
And a nice lady offered to take a photo of us all together in front of the Japanese garden gate. Usually one of us in doing a weird fake smile, but we all look pretty genuine in this one!
Friday, September 7, 2012
Some Young photos!
I was able to find some pictures of our time with the Young family! I am so excited. The kids had a great time with their cousins. Edward keeps asking to go to on an airplane to see grandpa's house, Aunt Karina's house and to see Joseph and Cash. And I know Evelyn is going through girl cousin withdrawal!
I love this photo of Thor!
Cutie Kailey!
And this is Uncle Ted's new digs- Evelyn, Karina and Kelsey in Kelsey's room.
Sunday, September 2, 2012
Catching up on summer pt. 1
We had a crazy but wonderful summer. We were staying in Beaverton, but made several Salem trips, two Quincy trips, two Utah trips, two beach trips, two Seattle trips, a Canada trip and Roger also went to Japan. We saw a lot of family and friends, but didn't get to see everyone we wanted to. There is just never enough time. Looking back through the photos, I realized what a spotty picture taker I am. I forgot to take pictures of our Quincy trips and didn't take any during our Salem trips and our beach trip with Roger's family! Roger didn't even take a camera to Japan. Yikes! Here are some more photo highlights of our beach trip with my family:
Cameron, Evelyn and Oliver on a driftwood dam
Lisel, my mom and Lucy
Marisa (my cute sil) and baby Ivy
Cam, Lisel, Lucy and Edward
Edward and my dad looking at the waves
Cameron, Evelyn and Oliver on a driftwood dam
Lisel, my mom and Lucy
Marisa (my cute sil) and baby Ivy
Cam, Lisel, Lucy and Edward
Evelyn in the tidepools
Edward touching a starfishEdward and my dad looking at the waves
My nephew Calvin
Back in Bahrain
We made it back safely to Bahrain! It is hot, but not as hot as I expected. Edward and I spend our outdoor times in the evenings- going for a walk or watering our plants. We are hanging out indoors during the day- Edward in his undies- trying to get potty trained!
Evelyn starts school tomorrow and Edward starts Joy School as well. Can't wait- it should be a really great year.
Evelyn starts school tomorrow and Edward starts Joy School as well. Can't wait- it should be a really great year.
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