ninja chef

 

While G-ma & G-pa Erickson were visiting, we made a trip to Nozawa (which happens to be where Aunt Linds is working at the moment).  We did teppanyaki, which is cooked by ninja chefs (according to W, who really loves the show more than the food).  The grandparents even had a little sushi.  They offer great mud season deals, like 50% off sushi and 30% teppanyaki. It's taken a while, but we have made W a fan of such cuisine.  Zeph shouldn't be too hard to convince that it's yummy, since he just likes to eat.

pool time 2

Because we just can't get enough of the pool, we went again on Saturday.  Since it was such a gorgeous day, we ended up spending the whole day at the pool. We were very lucky, the weather turned cold and rainy on Sunday.  

We hung out with the Haser Klan.  W had so much fun swimming with his friend Mads.  Zeph had fun as well.  He was so relaxed in the water, which is very different from how W is. 

pool action

here are a couple of videos of the boys "swimming".

pool time 1

 

We spent some time at the Grand Timber pool while G-pa & G-ma Erickson were here.  (they stayed the week here, thanks to G-pa & G-ma Shotts)  The weather was not as nice as we would have liked, but we made due.  As you can see from the photos, we were able to be outside one day and inside the next.  This was Zeph's first swimming experience (with C and I).  He went with his Aunt Linds earlier in the week.  He loves the water.  He immediately starts kicking the second his feet hit the water.  We had a blast and hope to have many more fun times at the pool this summer.

 

had to post this photo, which shows my dad's photo skills

shopping

Our recent trip to Costco.

tired boys

After a day at the pool, the boys have settled in for a (hopefully) long restful night.

new ride

Here are a couple of photos of the new trailer hauler, finally!  We are so happy with our Honda Pilot EX-L.  It has so many features, I don't know where to begin.  (check out Honda Pilot specs if you are really interested)  We already have a camping trip planned for Mother's Day weekend.  W can't wait!