She had a great time climing up the race track with the trucks...but she did have a near collision with a fire truck that Amalie sent down the track. Luckily for us her dad has lightning fast reflexes (He's definitely my Edward) and pulled her away with only a slight toe injury.
Here we have Ammon, Matt, and Amalie with their friend Nate.
Aaron was the Designated Meat Burner for the event. He Threatened to spank anyone who complained about the food. He actually did pretty good...the hot dogs only had a little black on them, which is just the way we like them.
Mick made a track that goes down a steep hill in his backyard. The kids had a blast racing the trucks down the track. Here's Matt getting ready for a big race. Once he pulls the board out, the race will be on. Check out the look of determination (or is that Constipation) on his face.
In this picture Matt is Raceing the truck down the track. The kids must have run up and down the hill at least fifty times. They soon learned that when the trucks were loaded up with golf balls they went faster, jumped higher, and flew farther than they would have without the balls. 
Dad and Nedra Celebrating a little dessert together...Dad's got the same dimple on the same side of his face that I have. Handsome little devil...Nedra sure is sweet on him...or is it the dessert she's smiling about? And WHICH dessert am I talking about? Hmmmm.......
Here's the bucket of bolts that carried us around. Even though it was an older ship, it was really quite nice....nicer than I expected. Climbing wall, pool, jaccuzzi, game rooms, etc etc etc. Goot times. I'll never forget our cruise to Mexico. And I hope Marie will never forget it, either because I'm too cheap to ever do it again! 
Barbara had her hair braided by one of the locals while being serranaded by her doting husband garth and the Marriachi band he hired to help him sweep her off her feet! It's a good thing she was sitting down because even I didn't know he had a voice like that....and I don't necessicarily mean that it was a good voice!
The view from one of the little puddlejumper tourist taxis as we ferry back to the ship from Catilina Island. I guess Marie didn't mind that I dressed myself that morning since we were so far away from home and didn't know anyone...but usually she doesn't grant me that liberty....I wonder why?
Amalie was Matt's cheerleader poolside as her big brother battled it out with his fellow competitors. If it looks like she is trying to punch the pavarratzi camera man because he won't get the camera out of her face, it's because that's exactly what is happening! 
Matt hat a great time swimming this summer. And with such a talented photographer father to capture every moment there every step of the way...well one just can't help looking good! Here's our little micheal phelps jr doing his best!
When it comes to swimming, Matt's all business! Check out that intensity! Note the determination! The kid looks fast just crouching there waiting for the starting signal to buzz! Yep, when it comes to stretching a rubber cap over one's head, Matt is the king! Go Matt, go!
2008 was the first year that our family made it to Lincoln's 4th of July Parade. Most years, we are down in Fresno with my (Aaron's) Family, but this year due to a very busy summer, we decided to stay home this July. As such , we attended our home town's 4th of July Parade and had a blast. The kids absolutely loved the different floats and Marie and I enjoyed the small town "Mayberry" feel that this parade gave us. We love our little town! God Bless America and Small Town USA!
Zoie and Amalie are some of the cutest little girls I have ever seen. I cannot honestly say that I am not biased, but tons of other people say the same thing, so it must be true! Why, just the other day, Grandpa and Grandma Z told me that our kids were the best looking of all their grand kids, bar none! You saw it in print, on the internet, so it must be true!
Manly Reputation? Scrap Booking?
