"I'm sailing! I sail! Ahoy!"

One more picture...I have to make up for all that time we were sick!

The 'elevator' that Daddy makes

Maddy calls ski lifts, and the like, 'elevators'. She wanted so badly to ride the 'elevator' Daddy designed for the Texas State Fair but it wasn't running while we were there. (Which I, quite frankly, am thankful for.) So we got as close as we could to the 'elevator' and tried to distract them with the 'swan ride'. It worked for as long as the swan ride lasted.

(What is Grace doing to Dad? She looks like trouble.)

Maddy also wanted to ride the ferris wheel, which also was not running. Thank God. I think she just enjoys watching her mother freak out, (and there was plenty of that on the airplane)!

Swan Ride at the Texas State Fair

Gracie is enjoying her ride on the 'swan boat'.
Madeline steered the boat the whole time and didn't run into anything! There must be sailing in her blood!

Trip to Dallas

Maddy and Grace went to visit Grandpa at the hospital in Dallas this last Sunday.

Even when he's sick, Grandpa has the energy to goof around with the girls.

It was good to see Grandma and Grandpa Fuhrken. The girls are already asking when they can visit again.

Thank you for letting us visit, Grandma and Grandpa!

Gracie's 3rd Birthday (video 2)

Gracie's 3rd Birthday (video)

Gracie's 3rd Birthday

Gracie in her birthday outfit.

Yes, she dressed herself. Pretty cute, huh?
Gracie didn't take her birthday tiara off all day.
Yummy 'Max' cake made by Uncle Josh.

She was a bit unsure about cutting 'Max' but her love for cake got rid of any inhibitions.

'Resurrection Day' 2008

The girls enjoyed the pagan ritual of coloring and finding Easter eggs on Resurrection Day.

Mexico Olympics 2008

The whole family participated in the Mexico Olympics this year to raise money for the mission trip by competing, judging or spectating.

As you can see, Lee is very proud of his silver medal in the Saw-a-rama competition.

Gracie is showcasing Papa's bronze medal in the "If I had a Hammer" competition. You can't see the medal in this picture, but Grace is the one we all want to see anyway, right?

Maddy was upset that she couldn't be in the competition but she got to try out her skills later. Sign her up for the 2018 Amor mission trip, Josh!

FYI- The dog repellent sprays do not work!