Anne's 1st Day of school

A few tears were shed by Mom, not by Anne.  She was so ready and excited.

Owen and Aurora.  He was pretty bummed he didn't get to stay and can't wait until he gets to go to kindergarten too .

Anne and her friend, Norina

A new cousin

We got an exciting call early in the morning on July 17th that David and Amy had their baby, Emerson Jacob Reifenberger.

Me and my little buddy

Here is a picture from a rare night when Anne was at a friend's house and Jeff and I took Owen out for dinner 

Summer Vacay to Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks

A hike up to Vernal Falls

Owen walked up most of the way and did an awesome job.

Glacier point

Stopped for a train ride 

Driving through a giant sequioia

Father'a Day

The kids treated Jeff (and me) to a Reds v. Padres game for Father's Day 

New Glarus, WIsconsin

Anne got to celebrate her birthday again with the Reifenberger's

Beer tasting at New Glarus Brewery

Exploring by the pond with xousins

Baby shower for David and Amy

Bedtime stories with Uncle Budge

Beautiful rainbow one night

We had a great time in June with Ellen's side of the family.

Anne's 5th Birthday

Anne got to celebrate her birthday with her neighbor friend who is a few days older just before Helen moved to Los Alamos.