Fun in the pool

Just because we had so much fun at the pool. We wanted to enjoy it as long as possible,

before we have to head back.

We spent more time in the water.

Thursday Fun in the Sun

Today we spend the morning helping around my mom's yard and cleaning some stuff up in the attic. That was a big hit with my kids who found some treasures that still keep them busy.

Here is Nate with his find (old sunglasses).

Sam with old goggles.

The dogs are still a big hit with my girls who chase them around the yard.

And what would a trip to Europe be without a trip to McDonalds.

Yes they have the same stuff as we do in US however it is more expensive here in Europe.

After a morning of hard work we headed to the pool for some water fun.

Emma helping Jonas make a sandwich.

Jo going on a ride with Babi.

Emma attacking Jonas.

In the evening we were invited to my mom's friends house for dinner. They happend to have a excavator in their back yard and the boys got to try it (the girls didn't want to).

Even Jonas had to have a turn.

Wednesday - Terezin

Today the boys and I (and my brother) went to Terezin 'Theresienstadt concentration camp'. It was important to me that the boys saw a concentration camp before we head back to US. They are at the age when they do understand what was going on during WWII. Words cannot express what was going on here and why.

Many innocent people lost their lives.

Too many people too little survivors.

I believe the boys will remember this visit for rest of their lives.

Tueday - little trip to Usti nad Labem

This morning we took a train ride (to make our trip more interesting) to a near by town Usti nad Labem (by the way the boys think it is like taking Hogwarts express).My dad was from this town.
They even have a Burger King here :)

We visited Church of Mary (web site only in czech) that was bombed at the end of the WWII (by Americans) and is tilted 2 meters off.

We took a chair lift to Vetruse (web site only in czech) where my mom and dad had one of their first dates.

View from the top.

It was a hazy drizzle kind of day.

Platform at the train stop.

Waiting for the train and having a little snack (the every popular Tatranky).

Moday - Pool time

After moving from the big city of Prague, back to the country where my mom lives, we celebrated Easter Monday with neighbors (who happen to be our relatives). The kids got more chocolate and made new friends and I got to see old friends.

I made the girls a crown out of dandelions that I used to make every spring since there are dandelions everywhere in Europe.

Here is Jo with babi (my mom). Emma with her crown.
After some time outside we headed to a pool.
The kids had a blast playing with all the pool toys.

(and my brother as well)

My crazy wather woman.

(note to myself: NEVER EVER let Jo wear her hair loose to the pool. I will pay for it dearly!)

Another busy day on our trip.

Sunday - Happy Easter

HAPPY EASTER This year we got to celebrate Resurrection day with our relatives in Czech Republic. It is great for the kids to see they have second cousins their age.

Here they are all lined up with their loot.

But first we all enjoyed a lovely lunch.

9 kids and 12 adults

Ready to see what the Easter bunny brought.
Still waiting

Emma happy with her little basket.

My smiley girl.

Jo very happy with her goodies. She was given lots of stuff from others just because she is so cute (stinker).

Everybody took a turn on the swing.

Jo got a little push from grandpa.

Living the good life.