AMAZING!!!

Who would have thought that a nice little community in the mountains would have so much action??!! Bears, plane crashes, and helicopters on a rescue mission!! You all know about the bears, but I should fill you in on the latest action here so you can understand my photos. About 2 weeks ago a small plane crashed into the trees at the edge of out lake, about 1/3 mile from our house. The really weird part is that the pilot assumingly jumped 30 feet down to the ground, somehow called 9-1-1 to report the crash, and then hitchhiked back home without waiting for assistance. Since he probably had no idea where he was, he didn't tell the operator where to find the plane, so it was 24 hours before it was spotted. Even more amazing, no one saw or heard anything!! So anyways, this plane has been sitting in the trees for the last 2 weeks and it was decided that today was the day to get it down!! We had no idea what was happening, so when I saw a firetruck, ambulance and other emergency vehicles 2 houses down from us, I was intrigued. I decided maybe I should take a walk with the boys, and then I heard a helicopter land on the field behind our house!!!! That sealed the deal and out the door we went. More like ran.
This is at the entrance of my street- 2 houses down from us. They are blocking off the road and getting ready for the rescue.
In between the firetruck and tree there is a big helicopter!

Better view of the chopper

After about an hour wait, the trees were trimmed and it was time for the pick-up!

The chopper is coming back and dangling the little plane

Here is a full shot of the chopper with the plane- I am not zooming in, we were really that close!!!

Getting ready to put the plane in the parking lot

Got VERY close to the wires at one point with a little breeze and I was getting nervous

Plane is down safe and chopper is headed to land in the field

Pretty awesome!!!

Memorial Day weekend with Barb

I was lucky enough to make it down to Philadelphia for a night with Barb and Jen (thanks AGAIN to Ed and Grace!!), and then they came back to Milford to see little Eddie and meet Nicolas!! It was a great weekend and everyone had a blast!

Jen, Barb and me waiting in line to get a famous philly cheesesteak at Pat's. Thank goodness Barb was instructed by a friend on how to order the right way or people would have thrown things at us!!
Cheesesteaks! And we even found a table...

Eating our water ice's at a gorgeous park by Jen's house

Awesome rose bush in Jen's yard

Eating a FANTASTIC chinese dinner!!

On our way to Milford- TRAFFIC

Hmmm, 1 hour later, still in traffic

And yet another hour, still in traffic. And now it's pouring!!!

Finally made it home and the kids took to Auntie Barb and Auntie Jen right away

Little Eddie really connected with Auntie Barb

And Nicolas really connected with Auntie Jen!

What's that?

Counting cars

This picture = a break for Mommy

Attempting to make calls on Jen's phone

Playing is so fun!!!

Silly faces!!

The gang

Me, Jen and Barb

Happened to be in town right before a parade that we didn't know about, so hung out to watch! What a fun weekend!!

Friday

We have had a really warm couple of days and made it out to play in our new pool! The kids had a blast, but next time we will have to add some nice warm water from in the house- we have well water and it is FREEZING!!!! The kids loved it anyways, just kept getting out and taking breaks. Nicolas is learning to feed himself. You can see how that is going.

Eddie can feed himself, but he never wants to eat.

The pool!!

Here Daddy, let me answer that for you

Hello? This is Nicolas.

They said they would call back later

Loving Daddy

Give him ice cream and he will actually eat. Mostly.

Hi!

Playing nicely with their cars

CHEESE!!!