Kelsey and Will's visit

Two weekends ago we had a great visit with Kelsey and Will (who are living in Rotterdam, NL).  It was wonderful to spend time with family and relax together.  I am not sure what the highlight of the visit was, the orange clogs they brought for Thomas or the amazing tex mex meal we made.... both win.  It was sweet because Thomas was clearly happy to see them too and insisted that Kelsey read 45 stories to him to show it.
We went to Dunator Castle on Saturday and spent a lazy rainy Sunday in our pajamas reading and feeding horses.  We love you guys and can't wait to see you again!

The orange clogs (he doesn't seem happy here but believe me, for a week all he could say was, clogs)

Yarrrr!

At the end of July we went to Marc's company picnic.  Much to Thomas' delight, it was a pirate theme!  He had already become quite proficient at his "yarrr" because of his awesome pirate ship from aunt Kels.  Now he had the real deal.  The real deal complete with adults dressed like pirates, plastic eye patches, a life size poster of Johnny Depp (ala Captain Jack), jumpy houses and baked beans.