February Spring

40+ degree days in February with no snow are rare so every opportunity to enjoy them must be taken in full.
Audra
Grady
Audra drives the fort. While Grady is exploring.
Grady Loves to Go "Hunting" across the alley in the tall grass.
Audra likes Daddy's help when sliding. Daddy likes helping!

Audra's Candid Camera

Audra likes to crawl into Grady's Bed around bedtime. She is getting ready for her big girl bed. Even though she might think she is ready, we sure aren't ready for that transition yet!
Last weekend we visited Grandma and Grandpa Lobenstein. Audra brought her dolls and purse.
Watching movies with her buddy Tigger.
Daddy went upstairs to get a milk for Audra, look who stole his chair!
In Church Audra is very good at putting her hands in the proper position to pray. She even helped her dolly pray. Momma was very proud.
Our little ham is growing up. I see Carrot Top like comedy tours in her future.

Kicking it at the Kid's Museum

Grady, Audra and Cousin Luke take a break for a couple pictures.
Authentic Cultural Coats
Audra checking out a mouse.
Luke isn't afraid to pet him.
Feeding the chickens worms for lunch.
Luke and Col. Sanders.

Sword Battle

We encourage our children to take out their anger issues the way their ancestors did during the Middle Ages.
Sir Grady strikes first.
But fear not our youngest knoble doesn't give up.
Beast Mode
Let the tush kicking commence.
Future Fencer?
Unfortunately for Sir Grady, loss of a limb is punishment for perturbing your sister.
Traveling back into the Prehistoric time period, Grady assembled this puzzle almost entirely by himself.

Winter Giving Way to Spring

This ball field is fighting back winter.
Hoar frost in the morning.
Frozen Berries
Frosty Tree
Sunday Church Ride

Guys Ice Fishing Weekend 2012

This year the Ice Fishing took place on Chequamegon Waters Flowage near Gilman WI.
The weather was perfect for sitting on the ice,
unfortunately the fish felt the same way about staying under the ice.

A man, an ice hole and his thoughts. Paul Wood

Our fearless leader Duane Walz shares the secrets to his success with Dave Hanson.

The Tebowing Don Walz with Phil Tallman and Tim Vorwald

Dale and Dave Walz can't wait to see Madonna's halftime show.

After 10 hours of fishing we made a slight improvement over the past few years by bringing home a half dozen fish. I am already looking forward to next season's trip! Thanks Guys.

To the Moon

Until today we have seen very little snow this winter. Each night it seems like the sky is bright with moonlight. For no other reason than "because it is there" I have taken a few pics of the moon.
Look back soon for more pictures of the kids.