So WI Airshow

A quick post to show some pics from the Southern WI airshow we attended this Saturday.

We took some buddies with us and had a boy festival there. We had David, James, Caleb, J.P., Nathan and John and myself. Plus a stroller, wagon, ear protection, diaper bag and a wad of cash.

We enjoyed ourselves until Nathan got frightened by a race that was between a semi truck with a jet engine and an airplane. The smoke and the loud BANG from the jet engine truck freaked him out. The smoke cloud looked like Hiroshima. I found it humorous because there was all kinds of advertisements for "Green" living. This place was exhaust city central! HA.

We are the backyard hangout

I can't tell you how happy I am that our backyard and house is the "place to be" for the neighbor kids. Yes indeed I get irritated that our toys get broken and that I can't bring out only 2 popsicles but a whole box, but I wouldn't want to trade that for David wanting to be at someone elses house all summer.

When I grew up, there was very few kids in the area. So I am glad for David and Caleb that we have 6 boys in their age range in the 6 houses that surround us. The kids are respectful for the most part and listen to our rules.

Here is typical backyard scene at our place when the weather is above 50.

AWANA Memorial Day Parade

Here we are marching in the parade. This has become a Memorial Day routine for us Baierls. This was the 5th Memorial Day Parade we have marched in. I remember marching down the parade route when Caleb was a few weeks old, now he was old enough to throw the candy. Some really good memories on the parade route. After the parade our church has a festival on the church grounds and this year David was old enough to work a shift volunteering in the food stand. Here is a clip of the parade and a picture of us at the food tent.

Grandma Lynn's Visit

This is Caleb and Nathan pooped from the first half of weekend.

We had to wake them up too because Grandma Lynn came for a visit. Here is a clip of that!

Busy Holiday Weekend

Memorial Day Weekend was a busy one for us Baierls. It has been over a week and we are still recovering. The next few posts will be of our activities during the holiday time.

This is of the boys church camp out of Oak Grove. It was boys only and Calebs first overnighter in the tent. Here is a cute clip of those roudy boys.

My baby is growing up

Yesterday was just a beautiful day. Nathan is such a happy little man when we are outside. I found myself listening to the Christian radio station (in the backround) just admiring his contentment with the flowers (weeds) in our yard and the simple pleasure of finding a discarded ball from one of his older brothers. I smiled at his "she loves me/she loves me not" action with the dandelions. The clip is nothing exciting, just a moment of Nathan contently playing outside. I couldn't help but marvel at the simpleness of it. I am surely enjoying the fact that he is growing up into toddlerhood. :)

Awards at AWANA - David and Caleb

Last night was awards night for the AWANA club. Both David and Caleb finished their books and received awards. Here are a couple of pictures and videos.

This was David's 3rd year as a Spark, and he finished all 3 books so he got the Sparks highest award. He was the only one to get it - he was so proud (so were we). Completing 3 Sparks books you learn and review 68 Bible verses. So that is a lot of God's word going in that little brain.

Caleb finished his Cubbie book and got his ribbon and cubbie bear stuffed animal as well as all his vest patches. A Cubbie book has approx. 20 short verses. It is quite an accomplishment for a 3-4 year old!


My favorite part about the night was a compliment David got from a parent of a fellow Sparkie. There is a shy girl in David's class whose family we know well. :) I guess on the way to church she told her parents that she was sad that David wasn't going to be in Sparks next year. (after 3 years you graduate to the next club level - TNT) When they asked why she was sad, she said it was because David had been an encouragement to her. He helped her feel encouraged during game time to participate and not be scared and now who will encourage her to play?


I was thankful they told me that. David really has a great caring and sensitive spirit underneath all that 7 year old busy body (and busy mouth). I was happy for Emma that David encouraged her and I was happy for David to see her need and fill it.