Friday, August 17, 2012

Wii are having FUN!

The big reward for finishing school work in a timely manner is getting to play Wii.
Nicholas is just learning how to play and having a lot of fun doing so.

Friday, August 3, 2012

Grampy's Woodwork

Hi everyone. Here are pictures of all the things Grampy made that we picked out yesterday. We would like to know what items you might like. Could you please leave a comment with your wishes asap? Thanks!


Nativity puzzle (gone)


Fruit (gone)


Eggs (gone)


Bowl/plate 1


Bowl 2 (gone)


Bowl 3 (gone)


Bowl 4 (This one is for Daddy.)


Bowl 5 (gone)


Bowl 6 (gone)


Bowl 7 (gone)


Bowl 8 (gone)


Bowl 9 (gone)


Bowl 10 (I believe this one is for Daniel.)


Shaker basket


Striped candy dish


Zebra wood gavel (gone)


Wood utinsils and stand (gone)


Salt and pepper shaker (gone


Striped plate


Candle stick set 1


Candle stick set 2 (gone)


Candle stick set 3 (gone)


Hour glass (gone)


Heart and arrow (This is for Zach.)


Large shaker box 1


Medium shaker box 2


Small shaker box 3 (gone)


Large shaker box 4 (gone)


Medium shaker box 5


Small shaker box 6 (gone)



Tuesday, July 3, 2012

Indiana Fun - Day 2 & 3

In the mornings we've stopped in at Helen's rehearsals. They've been working on Death and Transfiguration by Strauss.


Clara and Max made some cookies.



Sweet & happy baby Emmy.


All the grandkids in their Germany shirts. Thanks Mimi and Pappy!

Sunday, July 1, 2012

Indiana Fun - Day 1

Meeting Helen and the gang for dinner at Applebee's before the Patriotic Pops Concert.



Happy baby!


A little fun at the park before the concert. That slide's been around a loooong time.


Cool carving.


Yay, Helen! What a fun concert.

Saturday, June 23, 2012

June Daylilies

Check out all the daylilies blooming in the garden right now at Homemaking with Monica.

Here's a sneak peak.

Friday, June 22, 2012

Popcorn Pops

Clara (and Nicholas's soon-to-be) violin teacher gave us tickets to the Columbus Symphony's Popcorn Pops concert for kids. We had a great time.

Eating a little Subway for dinner.


Walking around checking out the beautiful flowers.



Face painting



Piano Guild Auditions

Nicholas and Clara both participated in Guild Auditions this year. They both did very well.

Here is Nicholas practicing his songs.

Big Ben


Gumball Machine


Early to Bed


Waltzing Clowns


Night Wind

Here is Clara practicing her songs.

Forrest Gump - Feather Theme


Knecht Ruprecht by Schumann


Waltz in A Minor by Chopin


Sonatina in G Major by Andre


Invention in F Major by Bach


Clara also played scales and cadences for the judge.

The Rudy Family