New Bike

Jacob has a new bike and we have the nicest neighbors on our street.  We participated in stuff swapping during our block party.  One neighbor gave us his son's bike that he grew out of and we passed along a bike that hooks up to an adult bike to another neighbor.  One in, one out I always say.  It helps that one of our neighbors was cleaning out his garage:)  Jacob is pretty happy with his new acquisition and we went out for a family bike ride on Sunday.  I think he is fully cured from the surgery.

Look Who's 85!

Celebrating Dad's birthday at Outback Steakhouse.  He got a free sundae and I think we all wanted one.

Thea had an idea to play with her silverware.  She should know that I will post these on my blog. Happy Birthday, Dad!

Strawberry Cream Cake

The summer fruits have been calling to me.  I have centered my baking around summer fruits these days.  This is a Strawberry Cream Cake from Cook's Illustrated.  Looking forward to more baking with summer fruits.

Mindstorm Part 1

This Mindstorm creation is called a color sorter.  Jacob and Michael got the directions online.  First you build the machine and then input the computer program.  I have a feeling I am going to be posting many videos in the coming weeks.

Life Post Surgery

We expected life to be much more lazy post surgery but that has not been the case.  Jacob was down and out for just a few hours then was back to his nickname Zippy.

By the night of the surgery, Jacob had pretty much recovered.  We managed to play a game of Mexican Train Dominoes from the new Domino set Jacob received from his grandparents.  

Day one after surgery Jacob received an early birthday present, Lego Mindstorm.  He spent the whole day putting it together and playing with it.  Michael had the patience of Job.

Surgery did not slow down the baking Zwangs.  Michael made homemade English Muffins, they were delicious but quite the 24 hour process.

I made monkey bread on another day.  Jacob really liked this one and it's Cooking Light!

We are all thankful that we have made it through this hurdle and can get on to enjoying the rest of our summer!