Munich

Last weekend we drove down to Munich for the day.  We walked around the pedestrian zone doing some window shopping.  Then we took the U-bahn (subway) over to the Englischer Garten.  It was great weather so it was a nice walk.  It was very crowded with all of the Germans out enjoying the sun.

We stopped at the Chinesischer Turm for a snack.

Then we stopped at the Hofbrauehaus for dinner.

Cormac was just sitting there being happy little Cormac and a waiter came by with this hat.  He told Cormac to try it out (it sings and dances) and then he left.  We asked what to do with it as we were leaving and our waiter told us it was for Cormac to keep.  He was very happy.

Maggie is 3!!!

Hard to believe little Maggie is three today!  She had a great day.  Her brothers were very excited for her big day too.

She wanted a pink cake so I made her one with strawberry frosting.

Gus made her a crown for her birthday.  She is very into princesses all of a sudden (thanks preschool).

She had LOTS of help opening her presents.

Pat and I gave her a crib for her baby doll (named Baby Doll Bryan).  I think Cadel was almost as excited as she was.

Gam-Gam, Aunt Cassie and Uncle Dan-Dan sent her some fairy wings and a wand.  She wore those for most of the afternoon.

Recent fun in the sun

Last week we had a few days that felt like real summer with sunshine and warm temps.  We made the most of it by getting out to the park one day and the pool another.

This park is in the little village next to ours. We have been there several times.

Gettin' some rays.

This pool visit was the first time I sent the big boys to order ice cream on their own.  Naturally they came back with the biggest thing for sale, the King Cone.  Cadel was the only one who finished his.

Weiden

Over the holiday weekend we went to Weiden to walk around. It is where Gus was born and we wanted him to have a chance to see the city.

First stop was the brat stand for a snack.

In front of the bust of Gustav.

We stopped at Puettnerbraeu on the way home.  It is a very small brewery and restaurant that we used to frequent when we lived over there.

Pool time

We have finally had a couple of sunny days to hit up the pool.  Pat had a long weekend for the 4th of July holiday so we got to take him along for once.  The kids have really been enjoying the pool this year, even though we have only been a handful of times.