It's Oktoberfesting Time.....

I had a nicer picture of Steve, but this was much more appropriate to the occassion!

We started this past weekend by volunteering our time from 1-4 pm on Friday...before you assume that this was for purely selfless reasons, though the event raises money for a great cause (The Variety Club - Children's Charity), it was for the Downtown German Restaurant's Oktoberfest and had its' perks. Steve, myself, and our friends Beth and Myra joined us as beer pourers, and drinking on the job was encouraged! Several other friends joined us toward the evening. Beth, Myra and I tried a little Polka-ing in the grand German tradition (if you could call it that;) and we proved again that we are not afraid to look like fools in the name of fun silliness! A good time was had by all! (I am sure especially by those watching us try to dance)

Miss Myra and I

Beth and I

We also ran into some old friends......

We ran into Beth who is a friend that is married to Steve Diers (for those of you who remember him) and she had with her their son Jacob. They live in NE Iowa, so this was a surprise. His sister Krissi, mom Elaine, and cousin Jeri was with them - all of which are also friends from the past.

Beth, Beth (Steve's), Jacob and I

We also ran into Dave whom Myra, Steve and I went to school with....

Myra, Dave and I

Busy Saturday...stopped by our friends J.P. and Becky's to say a quick hello as they were having their yearly cook out, and then it was off to Newton to have dinner with Steve's Dad and his wife Georgia. Steve and I, Steve's Bro Tim and Nicolle, and sister Deb all went to "Christen" their new grill, (which included the guys assembling it before cooking on it:) and celebrate Georgia's Birthday.

My niece Leah had eye surgery at the end of last week, and it sounds like it went well and was hopefully successful in restoring additional strength her left eye. Below is a new picture Brett sent of the kids....It is a great picture of them!

Ben, Alex, Jenna and Leah

We are off to the start of a busy week of work and school....Have a great week!