Fourth of July

Three sisters - and two celebrating their first Fourth of July in the US! We are doing lots of reminiscing - as it is almost a year ago since we left for Ukraine.

Before we get to the Fourth of July - the 10 most interesting highlights since the last post (ok - most are probably not that interesting - but they are the most newsworthy for us).

1. Sam lost a tooth - he is now officially 'toothless' in front.
2. Andrew has not yet cut his hair - almost 1 year
3. Sam had a grand time in Iowa with Nana & Poppa & Cousins
4. The twins had a great week at camp in Iowa and also the week after in Sioux Falls
5. We have had strep throat - at least 5 of us.
6. David is back in Wisconsin staying with Auntie K for 2 weeks.
7. Sam caught a frog - named it Dexter and is supplying it with flies to eat.
8. We got our fence put up
9. We have had Wahpeton visitors stay overnight - thanks for coming after Valley Fair
10. We have paid our first monthly mortgage - only 359 to go!!!

The Fourth of July was spent up in the northwoods -

Daniel & Annie waiting for natures fireworks (bonfire)

We don't do little fires
(at least when the forest is really green we don't)

Andrew

Mr Sam my four wheeling man -who believes Sam can drive a four wheeler? What you don't see is that he is carrying a garbage can on a small trailer and the really expert drivers can get the can all the way back to the cabin from the garbage dumpster without dumping - and Sam can do it! - just like a pro!

We celebrated with a cake made by Daniel - our "Ace of Cakes"


And a good safe time was had by all - we hope you and yours also had a very good Fourth of July!