fourth....

last night we had our annual fourth party. a smaller group this year which, in the end, was just fine with me. thanks to the denbleykers, deregts, boumas, bymas, honcoops, mom likkel for a great time!! the patio is completed and the house is painted so let the summer begin..........

our life is a circus....

it's true.
our life is officially a circus.
so,we figured we may as well visit one, first hand, when they come into town. (thanks to dale wubben for becoming a cop and getting us FREE tickets!) it's become an annual treat for our boys. their favorite thing are the motorcyclist in a cage. sounds crazy but 4 guys,and i repeat, FOUR ADRENALINE JUNKIE GUYS get on their motorcycles and ride in circles in this cage thingy. you wouldn't believe it unless you've seen it. (i'll see if i can posts my video clip.) trust me, it's amazing.
personally, i liked the clown. max on the other hand states, and i quote "clowns creep me out!". :)
oh, well, we can't all like the same things.....














typical jack!

during....

they say that 'it takes a village to raise a child', well try putting in a patio, now THAT takes a village!!! geez. we knew it would take days/weeks to complete but we knew that we'd be at it for MONTHS if we didn't have an amazing work crew. my brother, Brady put in many long hours, my dad(read below!), my nephews, my boys' friends even pitched in. (thanks kaid and cam!) and i can't forget my dear, dear husband!!! thank you all!!

22 pallets of pavers....