Monday, August 22, 2011

Pirate Days

The local shopping mall set up a huge pirate ship for the past couple weeks for the kids to enjoy during the summer holidays.  They have 5 different stations set up where you can make the following: a treasure chest, a necklace, a pirate hat, an eye patch , and a pirate sword.
Sydney made all 5 things - here she's trying to show all 5 at the same time.
Ashlyn became Sydney's hat model.

Friday, August 19, 2011

Saturday at Tripsdrill

A couple Saturdays ago we went to Tripsdrill - an amusement park not far from where we live. We had great weather even though rain was predicted. Everyone enjoyed the day.
Sydney and her race car.
When you climbed up high enough the people would come out and talk to you.
This is the only ride Ashlyn went on - it is also the only picture from this ride due to the screaming tht occurred after the ride started moving. Destiny, Sydney, Ashlyn and me on the duck pond.
Jenny and Elijah - he's a couple months younger then Ashlyn and he would only cry when it was time to get off the rides.
Destiny and Sydney by themselves on a ride.
Sydney and Destiny taking a break in the ball pit.
Jenny with the kids on a ride.
Me and Destiny up front on the horses,
Jenny and Elijah in the coach with Sydney who chickened out at the last moment and decided against the horses.
This was my least favorite ride - it spun rather fast - very fast for the 2 little girls.
The rollercoaster was a huge hit -the girls loved it and went on it multiple times.
Here they are sitting watching the theater show.
Here's a picture of the show they watched - something with talking animals.
Ashlyn stole Daddy's hat - it made her just a little happy.
The little ones waiting for the big ones to get off a ride.
Sydney, Destiny and Jenny splashing around.
Entering the Petting Zoo, not too sure about the idea.
After a couple minutes everyone warmed up to the animals, except Ashlyn.

Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Summer Holiday

Our summer holiday for this year we spent it at David's Aunt and Uncle's house. There are lots of cousins there for the girls to play with.  We had gorgeous weather 30 + degrees every day. Here are some picture highlights from the holiday.
Ashlyn with Sarah and her favorite purse.
Sydney, Vivien, Milena and Sarah pulling the wagon to the beach for the afternoon.
Ashlyn and Alexander  - they're one month apart - guess who's older?
The 5 girls watching sleeping beauty before bed.
Sarah and Syd testing the water.
Ashlyn sitting on Vivien in the boat.
Ashlyn and Lukes taking a dip in the tub.
Syd and Milena not getting very far in the boat.
An afternoon at the pool.
Ashlyn decided that she didn't want to sit anymore to eat.

Alexander and Ashlyn busy playing keep away with each other.

Vivien, Syd, Sarah, Milena, and Samuel at the Animal Park in Chemnitz.
The girls enjoying their ice cream after the Animal Park.