Summertime in the city

Why hello there friends! It's been a while (a long time), but we are back up and running.  I wish I had a good excuse for not writing the past several months, I don't.  We had quite a few visitors over the summer and the boys keep me really busy, but other than that I've just been lazy! My next few posts will hopefully catch you up on what my little family has been up to.

 We had such an amazing summer here in Berlin.  I have to say, summertime in Berlin is great.  We have 2 lakes practically in our backyard and it's so great to be able to walk there and take a swim with the kids.  We walk and bike everywhere, and there are ice cream shops at every corner!

Grandma Cindy, Aunt Kate, and cousins Nathan and Erin were able to come out for a visit this summer.  The kids all had a blast together and we were able to do some good sightseeing of the city.  We can't wait to see them again at Christmas!

My cousin Kelly was able to come out for a nice visit this summer as well.  It was so nice to spend some quality time with her and enjoy the pleasures of everyday life together.  She was able to really get to know the boys, who loved her company!

Our good friends Jon and Vanessa were also able to visit on their way to Dubai.  Somehow I don't have any pictures from their visit, I think Vanessa did all the picture taking with her spiffy new camera!

Towards the end of summer, little toads were everywhere and Leonardo had a blast catching them!

 I ran a half marathon around Berlin!

 And here is a little preview for Halloween of Hulk-man and Hulkerine!

With love,
Janelle