Bainbridge Island Sept. 7, 2013

A good time had by all. Throwing rocks checking out the sea shells. I think the kids could spend years on the beach Black Stallion style. But then again, who couldn't?

Rocking chair

The last time we visited my grandparents in Connecticut, the boys were introduced to my Dad's childhood rocking chair. It was love at first sight, and the chair has since been shipped to Seattle. It hangs out by the door of the playroom and brings daily joy to my little rockers.

After Dinner Run Around

This time of night is the sweet spot of happy kids. After dinner and before the bed time. They run and chase and bonk into each other.
This video is just running and giggling. I'm not sure where Louis is going but he's going with conviction!!!!


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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-Dl2JB4Dw8&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Ring around the Rosey video

This isn't that fancy of a post but the link should be good.

Why kids like the story of the plague so much I don't know. But watching them giggle is super fun.

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3oKVavhF9cc&feature=youtube_gdata_player

The boys hit the hip hop scene

Louis and Pascal, aka The Diaper Duo recently hit the scene in the Ravenna area of Seattle. They broke in with their hit single "Ba Ba to All My Ladies". They hope to pair up with Beyonce for their next album.
Below you can see Louis kickin' it at home after a late night of partyin' and some serious milk drinkin' . Meanwhile, Pascal strikes his thug pose for the camera.

French or German?

Many kids like a hot dog now and then. It's easy for parents to make and kids seem to get used to it. But mustard?
Lina thinks it's the French side. And the argument can be made that dijon is french. But I have always associated it with the German side. Perhaps it's just my fathers addiction to a good mustard but the kids do seems to like a little mustard.
What's your vote?

 Mustard blew the doors off of Pascal.

Louis was so interested, he picked it up....

... and tried to drink it. Just like his Babba.

Happy days are here again

The last four months have been consumed by renovations, packing, moving, becoming landlords, five double ear infections, and (for me) a few meltdowns. Needless to say, documenting the family has been a challenge. Here's to taking a deep breath and cherishing the smiles.

Louis

Pascal

Happy Mamma

Thanksgivings with the other coast family!

It's been a really really long time since our last post. Sorry about that. The things that have been taking up our time..... Marc passed his first architecture exam (of seven), we bought a house and are now renovating it, we are getting renters for our old place and working on the overwhelming aspects of moving a couple of pack rats with two kids worth of crap... I mean toys.
Anyway, we are now going to post Thanksgiving photos.
We all flew out to the east coast. Holy cow! What a difficult "challenge" that was.
But very worth it. The short version is we saw Lina's grandparents, i.e. Louis and Pascal's great grandparents. They were OVER THE MOON! It was great. Then a drive to Philadelphia for my east coast extended family. The kids had a great time with all the cousins and Lina and I were really proud to introduce them to the whole family.

Great Grandpa Miller and the boys hanging out in the back yard 

The boys discover the biggest back yard ever!

Great Grandma Isabel and Great Grandpa Miller and Cousin Alyce
all watching Baby TV starring Pascal

Lunch time at the Miller household.

Baby TV breaks the theatrical "fourth wall"

Then a long early morning drive to Philadelphia for a visit with
Marilyn and Mel and the rest of the Lichtman side of the family.

The boys sharing a rocking chair. And by "sharing" I mean
fighting for the sole possession. 

Always the artist

You mean it's winter and it's not raining?!?
Let's go outside!

Cousin Cameron showing P-man how to be a goalie

Marc's dream comes true.... maybe 

The Brazilian league

Aunt Shawn watchin' Louis STOMPIN' THE YARD!

Ground swell giggles

National Swing Competitor Pascal Furst
showing Aunt Shawn his moves.

Pascal's stiff competition, Louis, getting up in his face!

More toys than he knows what to do with. 

MAYHEM!!!!!!!! Monica, Zach, Ben, Cameron and Noah

Mo sharing her musical talents with Louis

Zach making Pasquach giggle.

Nonna cuddling her Louis

A day out at the orchard/farm in Pennsylvania.

Cam, Ben and Jess. 

"This is how you call the chickens. 'Hey! Over here!'

Three generation of Furst guys. 

Thanks for looking through pictures of us on our Thanksgiving trip.