Last weekend we went to a small amusement park called Fun ‘N Stuff. It was…fun!…and stuff! Below is a video and a couple pics.
Silas riding a go-kart for the first time! He did great!
Brianna piloting an airplane!
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fun ‘n stuff
24
Aug
fishy face!
07
Aug
“Fishy face” is a skill that my siblings and I have decided to teach to all of our children. Brianna has recently learned this new skill!
In this specific picture, Silas isn’t doing it quite right, because the upper lip needs to be almost touching the nose, but he has done it before!
Yay for fishy faces!
awesome aeros
17
Jul
Yesterday we took the kids to see an Akron Aeros vs Erie SeaWolves baseball game. The reason we originally planned this was so Silas could see fireworks, because we missed them on July 4th weekend. We were cheering for the Akron Aeros, and they won 8-1.
Akron Aeros at bat.
Erie Seawolves pitching.
Brian and Silas enjoying the game. Silas is too cool to smile. He peed for the first time in a urinal at this game!
Brianna and I having a blast!
summer biking spontaneity
10
Jul
We decided to bike through a trail in a place called Deep Lock Quarry in Peninsula, Ohio today. We went there, but didn’t end up going to the quarry, but to the paths that joined up to it, which were a lot longer. The signs also said that bikers can only ride on paved pathways, and the quarry path was dirt. So, maybe we’ll go walking there some time!
I need to tighten my helmet…it’s kind of lopsided…
The bike ride was really fun, and had beautiful scenery. The only problem is that at the end we had to bike up a pretty steep hill, and we did it without stopping, so we were both really tired at the end! Also, today, for the very first time in his life, Silas peed in the woods! He was quite proud of himself!
Here’s a video of us before, during and after our exhausting bike ride today! Some of the clips are lower quality, because when I would video while riding, I would accidentally switch into compact mode, and I didn’t always realize it. Anyway, here it is!
P.S. Not sure why Silas had his DS with him, but that was silly.
independence day
05
Jul
For July 4th this year, we had a little cookout at our house, after which we relaxed outside while Silas played in the little pool, and then we all played a game of Scattergories.
Unfortunately I forgot to take many pictures!
The cupcakes I made, in honor of Canada Day and Independence Day. I even made one in honor of Obama! Am I hip or what?
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The inside of the cupcakes.
Brianna after eating a cupcake with blue frosting!
Setting up the little pool for the kids.
We had a fun July 4th, and today, July 5th, will also be fun, because Brian is off! We have a few things we plan on doing with the kids. Should be a blast!
pro football hall of fame
21
Jun
On Saturday we went to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, with Brian’s parents and Sam & Kim and their kids. It was very interesting! Here are a few pics:
Brian’s Dad and his three eldest grandsons.
Brianna and Brian checking out some of the vintage football stuff.
Paul and Silas listening to one of the telephone stations in the retro area, where you can listen to football stuff.
There were other cool exhibits, as well as a really neat theater-type one, where you could get an idea what it’s like to be a football player in the Super Bowl.
Later we went to see President McKinley’s memorial. He’s one of the presidents that was assassinated. Here’s Silas with the memorial grounds behind him. I didn’t get a pic of the actual building though.
After that, we went out to eat, then back to Brian’s parents where the kids played outside with waterguns, then we went for icecream, and then to a playground where we all played on the playground and swung on the swings.
Then we went home. At this point, Silas was extraordinarily tired and hyper.
Here’s a video of Silas, playing with one of Brianna’s dolls, on the way home. He was doing this a lot more, before he saw me videoing 
playset perfection
03
Jun
My parents recently bought us a playset for our backyard, and my Dad and Brian put it together when they were visiting us. The kids just love it, and like playing on it several times per day. I think it looks great, and is going to be a lot of fun for them. It has three swings, a little clubhouse, a bench & table to sit at or serve drinks from, an upper level, a slide, and monkey bars.
Here are a few pics of the playset being built:
The final product! We need about another yard of mulch, which we are picking up next week.
Here’s the door to the clubhouse, and Silas is sitting at the bench with the table.
Brianna with her new favorite toy!
Thanks Opa & Omsie, we love it!
terrific times
28
May
Here are a few more pics from last week, when my parents and sister Stephanie and her kids, stayed at my house:
Elliott and Silas in the bike trailer. I pulled them around a little bit, as well as Heidi and Esther. They thought it was really fun. Esther said she’d want to go for an hour long ride in it.
Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad
We took the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad for a 2 hour trip. It was a fun experience, and the girls really wanted to go on because it reminds them of Little House on the Prairie. They even wore the bonnets they got from Hale Farm & Village.
Enjoying the ride!
Our train car was practically empty, so we could pick and choose seats, so when we ate lunch, we all moved to seats with tables. Here’s Mom and Dad eating lunch. The food was excellent, by the way.
Silas watching a train passing the other way.
Crying Party
On the last day of our family get togethers, we usually have a “crying party”. This time we even had a special cake for it!
Esther and Heidi getting ready for the party.
Looking forward to our next trip!
chocolate hazelnut pie
25
May
I recently made a new recipe for the first time, called Chocolate Hazelnut Pie. This is a very easy recipe to make, and this time I got several reviews! Enjoy!
excellent escapades
21
May
My parents and sister, Stephanie, and her kids, are currently staying with us! We are having lots of fun together! Here are a few pics of places we have been so far:
The kids at the Harry London Chocolate Factory on Tuesday. We went for an awesome tour, where we were able to see the chocolates being made. Unfortunately, photography is prohibited during the tour.
At the Akron Zoo, Thursday morning. Fun was had by all!
Heidi and Esther at the Hale Farm & Village today. Here they are in an old house.
Esther and Brianna, wearing some bonnets that were purchased at Hale Farm & Village. Look! It’s Ma Ingalls and baby Grace!
