Look at the snow banks!

It is 10 degrees with 30 mile gusts! Emilia holding on by the hood of the
truck!

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We met Uncle Mike, Grandman and Grandpa in Rochester

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Emilia and I buying some Candles for mama.

My nose is burnt out from smelling all these flavors!

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Happy Birthday Papito!

Hi Daddy,

TJ's family came over for Thanksgiving. We all got together this afternoon to wish you a happy birthday. Hope you had a great day!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Uncle Juan Visits

Juan had a meeting in Jamestown tomorrow....so he drove an exta hour to eat dinner and relax with us tonight. We opened the 'Manjar Blanco' Daddy and Doris brought us in their October visit. Here we are eating a delicious chicken dinner. Little Chloe (foster child) is in the picture next to mama TJ.

Emilia does the Accolate

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Sofia doing her Circus Act

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We went to The Holy Land Experience in Orlando. We saw the Passion Play, Theatre w/ Roman Soldiers, A man blow a Shofar, Noah's Ark and much more...

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Grandmother cools off w/splashing water..We had a great time!

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We went to Busch Gardens. We saw real tigers, tigers up close, plant tigers, gorillas, flamingos, butterflies and a plant lion

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July 19th-23rd Shannon takes Grandmother to Florida

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Bob and TJ making Decisions

Bob and TJ talking about how we are going to stay dry while we camp at the
Adirondacks.
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Small get together.....

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Small get together.....

We've been at Thomas & Carolina's home for four days......we've had a blast. Today is the 4th of July and the kids are getting ready to march in the parade with the hats they made last night!

In anticipation of today, we brought some sparkles out for the kids to play. It reminds me of my childhood when daddy and mother would give us each 3 or 4 sparklers and we would try to write our names backwards for the camera. I end up doing more of the same things we did with our own parents. It is awesome! I miss the rest of you!

We've been swiming in the community pool often. This has helped with the shower schedule!

Last night we were making Crepes with Manjar Blanco inside of them. Ummmmmm!

Carlos!

Marlis and Vi's children

Here is the latest picture of Noah, Jonah & Josh.  June 2008

Beautiful Kids Marlis & Vi.

This is Josh

This is Marlis and Vi's 3rd son Josh. He is eating breakfast at Carolina's
home with TJ and me.

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Jonah

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Travels

Last day in China before heading stateside.  The first picture illustrates very well how different things can be over here.  The second picture is taken at an equipment supplier.

Sightseeing In Yingkou

Other sites in Yingkou.

Juan's 2nd China Trip

This is my second trip to China.  I am in the city of Yingkou in the northeastern corner of China.  Mahle (my company) is installing a plant here and as you can see there is not much in the plant yet.  Second picture shows lunch at the cafeteria.

Zach & I build a kayak.

Zach and I worked over the winter in the basement making this kayak. We needed to test drive it to see if it turned well and if it could maintain the coarse. Sometime it is necesary to add a kiel. Ours, did great. We'll begin putting the top over the next two weeks in time to kayak down the river this summer.

Emilia, Carlitos and Sofía helped too!

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Kayak Testing!

Meet the new addition

This is Remi.  She is Grace's fancy rat that she got for Christmas.  Potty trained in 2 days and full of personality.

Ka-booom ! Erik and Dad playing

Erik saw a Mythbuster's episode where they built a wooden cannon.  Here is his version, shooting 40 grains of Goex blackpowder.  What a blast !

Grace Fall 2007 Pics

Grace at home and with her cousins over Thanksgiving 2007 at Carlos & TJ's

Benjamin Fishing Summer 2007

Benjamin on his 1st fishing trip

Benjamin pics from Summer 2007

Benjamin in his favorite hideout (the neighbor's tree) and with his sunflower plant from pre-school.