Stroller fun

I could resist posting these.  I was looking for Hal everywhere at the picnic and then found him having a great time under the stroller...he managed to get in here by himself.  

 

 

 

Beautiful Weekend

This was the result of Dan's 4 mile run on Saturday...

 We went to a picnic this afternoon/evening.  It was such a beautiful day.

 

 

Misc Pics

My Mom sent me a CD with pictures from their last visit.  Here are some...

We call this Hals big straight smile

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Helping Grandpa S fix the sink 

 

 

For a man who claims to not like dogs, my Dad doesn't seem to mind hanging out with Guinness

 

A few more

This is about the best we were able to get of our family:

 

Hal's new airplane toy

 

 

Kate concentrating on her Sesame Street game

 

More Birthday

His third choice:

 Kate and our neighbor Marlene

 

Hal was the first kid I've seen actually keep his birthday hat on:

 

 

Hal's Birthday Party

Courtesy of our German neighbors, Hal had the opportunity to participate in a "Maltese" birthday tradition.  

We lined up his choices...these items all represent his future profession (if you are wondering, the egg is a symbol of fertility):

 

Melanie held Hal up to get a good look at his choices....:

 

After a moment of looking and contemplation he made a bee line for the ....

 

Police car...Uncle Jim and Aunt Laura will be so proud...

 

Another Beautiful Day

 
 
 
 Dan FINALLY got Kate to wear the sweatshirt... I had to take more pictures.

Hal and a friends daughter, Ally