Legoland

So here's the quick version....the only photo that might need explaining is the photo of Kristine with a surpised look on her face...she got busted by the Legoland Police for crashing into my and Ava's boat:*)

Happy Birthday Dad

How we spent our day today

We went to Legoland!!!

Happy Halloween

Thanks to Zia for providing Ava with the Sleeping Beauty costume:*)

Last night with the Wine Twins

Family photo in Amsterdam

Go Sharks!

Cleaning supplies in an Amsterdam flat

Fun at NEMO

Fun with Calamari

Look what Ava can do while we eat Tapas

Amsterdam

A few shots....the best being what Ava can do with Calamari in a tapas bar.

I'm at at "Coffeeshop"

What can I do at 1:00 am while the others clean up

Do you think I have a chance at winning American Idol? Germany Idol? Stupid human tricks? Stupid pet tricks? America's Got Talent?

First Sleepover Away From Home:*(

Tonight's our big night out, and Ava's with her "older" friends:*)

Human Catapult

Found this via a friend's brother's page. All I can say is: These guys are NUTS!

Mystery Photo

Have you seen this kooky boy before?

Athletic Girls

Ava as the horse

New camera, so look at the video now:*)

Ava's sick:*(

John and Ava build a swing set

Another Helga shot

her

The Belly Dancer of Egypt, March 2007

Oh yeah, oh yeah

And please remember that I had too much to drink! If you're easily offended by my stupid behavior, please do not watch this clip!

Volksfest 2007

One of the pics is of our new club: The Order of Helga. John applied for membership, but we have to vote on whether or not he qualifies. Please vote!

Ava's new kindergarten

No training wheels

As promised....John found the cord, so here it is!

Ready to play fussball

Ava is all ready for her soccer match. And yes, the boots do get replaced with soccer cleats.

Ava can ride a bike, no training wheels

Can't find the cord to the camera, but she got a new bike today. I gave her 2 weeks, and she did it in 9 days:*) Go AVA!!!

Must do stilts

I think I can, I think I can. This is about as far as she got, but she's trying! Next week, no training wheels on bike:*)

Why Do Fools Fall In Love

And now for commentary

Ava's GONNA ride a bike....soon!

This is ballet, I promise:*)

Now remember, she's only 4 1/2!

Hans-Holbein Band

Gotta love video uploads!

First sleepover at home

Tonight's the night, and what a night of fun! Soccer practice, playing, dinner, a pudding, bath, and then.......we're currently watching Anastasia and eating popcorn. They've started to lose interest, (40 minutes in) and now they're discussing what Chicken and Woofie like. "Pretend, blah, blh, blah, pretend." "Blah, pretend, no, pretend."

Turn up the volume, literally

Ava's Dance Moves

Oh yeah, and Ava learned a new trick

Build A New Life in Brugelette

Can't decide....one that we could be in by Christmas, or one that we could be in before Ava goes to college.

Long drive and weekend in Belgium

Another edition of photos by Ava

Ponyhof a couple of weeks ago

The hat and boots are sure coming in handy!

We're off to Belgium

Going to see some friends who are now living in Brugelette for the weekend. Will post photos when we get home.

Just joined Classmates

Got a message from an old friend(since Antioch Jr. High), so decided to take the plunge and spend the $59 to join. Loading photos now, so watch AHS, here I come!

Build A New Life In The Country

One of my favorite shows is from the UK called Build A New Life In The Country. http://www.five.tv/programmes/buildanewlife/

It's all about people who decide to spend all their money on their "dream", only to find out that renovation costs a LOT more than they ever can imagine. And things like building permits and contractors are a nightmare....hmmmm...think I've had that nightmare before. (hi Jay)

So, I think we've finally found the one for us....and we can be in by Christmas:*) And this one even has a roof, which many of them lack.

Almost forgot the best part

We went to a..........PIG MUSEUM. Actually, Lucky Pig Museum. This thing had 3 floors of more pig ____ than you can imagine. Everything possible thing that the woman could buy was there, and not much room for anymore. My favorite was the stuffed baby two-headed pig. Check out this link for more info....Not to be missed:*) Really, just to say you went!
http://www.schweinemuseum.de/