4th of July Week

The Stricker family had a memorable get-together the week of July 4th. With the exception of Beth and her family, everyone else was present. What fun it was to be together! Here are a few highlights:





Aimee's family met us in eastern Wisconsin where Aunt Priscilla(David's sister) met a new grandniece.








Science teacher, Uncle Brian, helped the big

kids make a tornado in a bottle while the little

ones busied themselves playing in water.




David and Brian walked 23 miles from our house in Red Wing to Kaya and Joe's house in Cannon Falls. It took 9 1/2 hours from 5:00 AM. to 2:30 PM. We all met at Kaya's house and cheered them across the finish line.

Afterwards we walked to a nearby park to celebrate with a picnic lunch.

Note the victory medal around David's neck. It was bestowed on him at the finish line. Brian got one too.

David, Brian and Kevin took in a Twins game and brought home a win.

Philip installed sound on my computer!

Along with parade(Those of us who didn't attend the parade saw highlights which Philip video taped for IdaMae), fireworks(IdaMae's reaction after the first firework went off was,"Pop! More, more!" as she signed the word "more"), and a traditional July 4th cookout, the whole week was a great celebration!

Comments

After owning my computer for 8 months I finally figured out how to find the Krumwiede Family Blog. It has taken me another week to learn how to put a comment on the Blog. So, I won't go back and add my comments to everything that I have missed commenting on in the past except to say that the picture of IdaMae playing bocce ball was adorable. Also, I am very impressed with the newest blog addition, Olivia Mae. She is just captivating! What a beautiful little girl! However, I think she may have intimidated Jake and Sandy since they haven't posted a picture of their new baby even though she was born almost a week ago. But maybe they're just letting Olivia have her day in the sun before they outshine her.(If that's even possible!) Or perhaps they're just too busy taking care of their new arrival to worry about Family Blogs and the fact that some of us don't even know her name yet. I'm sure we will eventually get to see her. No offense, Jake and Sandy! I hope you are enjoying parenthood and it only gets better. God bless your family! -Wendy

January Sports

With all these photos of babies on the way, I just thought I'd post a photo to show everyone how to properly train a Krumwiede grandchild: teach them how to play bocce ball before they turn one! *grin* Of course, bocce ball in January might be difficult for you northern people. You might lose your jack ball in the snow! -Aimee