Indiana Visit

Mid June the movers came and loaded up our house for the trip to Germany, and we took about two weeks to go home to Liberty and Boonville, Indiana.
In Liberty, there was a lot of work to do on our house, which consumed much of our visit. we tore down the long retaining wall next to the driveway and rebuilt it, and had new garage doors put on. The whole project took about 8 full days, and of course we picked the hottest week of the year to outside. Besides Erik's sunburn we are happy with the new wall and garage doors.

When not working on the wall, we had a great time relaxing and visit with family. We started off in Liberty and were able to see all the Rosenbergers and Bracks. We played on the farm, swam in the pool, and went canoing. Again, it was hot and the pool was great.

When not in the pool the kids were able to spend time with their grand and great grandparents. While we were working on the house, they fell right back into playing with the neighbors, Luke and Lydia.

A big highlight were two trips to the Hornung Family's pond.

After a week in Liberty we sped off to Boonville to see the Hendrickson group. The highlight of the trip was an evening at Aunt Nacy's house. The Hendricksons and Carithers came together for a day of fishing, food and fireworks. It was a great time.

We took a trip to Holiday World. Vance, Mason, and Alice all brought their better halves and joined in. Graham and I started off riding a few big costers. Tess and Angie played on the small rides and big play ground in Holly Dog Land. In the afternoon, we all played in the water park. The slides were very cool. Vance Graham and Erik rode a group tube slide together. That was a lot of pail men on one float.

Since Tess was turning 4, she had her ears pierced with beautifulbutterfly earrings in Evansville.

Back in Liberty to round out the trip, Tess celebrated her 4th birthday. We had a co-birthday party for Bill and Tess in the Rosenberger Barn, and party at the Brack's. It was a lot of fun!

For the Fourth of July, we Young/Bracks came together for a rendition of a low country srimp boil. That evening we dodged raindrops and watched the fireworks from the front yard.

Thanks to all the family that came out to see us and send us off. It is great to know that you all care so much, or that you will fein caring to get good food. Anyway we miss you.