Peeing

Yes, peeing. With two little boys I knew it would become a topic for the blog, eventually. So, here's a story. Today I was outside with the boys, they were riding their bikes and discussing who should wear which helmet, who should ride which bike (which they do everyday) and I couldn't see Will because he was on the other side of the car. All of a sudden I hear what sounded like water being spilled on the driveway. I don't know why it took me so long to figure it out - the look on Jack's face should have clued me in on what was going on. Anyhow, by the time I made it around the car Will was pulling up his pants and Jack was yelling "Will is peeing!" Of course this was followed up with a time out and a discussion on why it is inappropriate to pee anywhere but a bathroom.

This leads me to another story which I forgot to share, but definitely do not want to forget. The first day of our Hawaiian vacation we went to the pool after breakfast. It was early so it was only us and a few cousins. I was helping Jack with something and my cousin quiets says, “you may want to check out what Will’s doing”. I turn around just in time to see him standing at the end of the pool with his swim trunks around his ankles getting ready to pee into the Four Seasons’ pool!! Some say they saw him pee, I didn’t and I took him immediately to the bathroom where he did go the bathroom, so I like to think he was close, but didn’t actually pee in the pool.

Demo!

The projects have begun at our house. Most important updating the basement so the boys may move into their bedrooms and playroom. Really all the work that needs to be done is finishes - new windows, doors, trim, carpet, lighting and hardware :) We're hoping to have everything wrapped up within the next few weeks. With Doug's skills and Will and Jack's grunt labor we should be in great shape!

4th of July 2007

We had the most wonderful 4th of July. We celebrated with friends, Betsy and Kennet Bertelsen and Scott Larkin at Betsy's parents' cabin on Flathead Lake in Polson (about an hour south of Whitefish). Since the holiday was right in the middle of the week, Doug only had one day off. He played golf early in the morning with friends and then we met up at the cabin around 2p. We went for a boat ride (as you can see). The boys LOVED it! They took turns driving the boat and Jack even fell asleep on the way home. Our friend Scott stayed behind and when we returned he was floating in a raft with Gus. More friends stopped by, we grilled and Kennet set off fireworks later in the evening. We stayed overnight and Doug left super early for work the next morning. Thanks Betsey and Kennet for such a great holiday!

A Tuesday Tradition

We've started a family tradition - Tuesday evenings in Whitefish a farmers market is held downtown. We load up the boys (as you can see) and walk into town. We always have dinner (Doug and I prefer the yakisoba noodles right now) and sit and people watch. It's always very busy and such a fun summer activity.

Lanai 2007

team peppmeier at breakfast

Will at the luau

boys at the pool

nap time on the balcony

Will falling asleep on the flight home

We had such an amazing vacation. Here are a few family pictures from our trip. We really enjoyed spending time with all our family. The boys loved playing with their cousins and spending time in the pool. Doug enjoyed a couple rounds of golf and snorkeling while I preferred spending time at the spa and our nightly adult dinners. Each night the kids got together at the resort's kids club and enjoyed fun activities and had dinner together. We truly enjoyed ourselves and have such wonderful memories.

Paradise, Missed

the view from our room

the lobby at Manele Bay

the pool

the beach

gardens at Manele Bay

17th hole, the Lodge at Koele golf course

set up for dinner at Manele Bay golf course

Doug & Kelly before dinner, Manele Bay golf course