When Banks and I went home to WA to visit my parents we went to this awesome indoor pool.  It was so warm, clean, VERY kid friendly.  Banks had a BLAST playing with all his cousins!!

Brushetta.  Yum.

Banks hangin out with his friends, Jada and Brea.

This White Chocolate Vanilla Bean Cheesecake was soo good!  (http://www.melskitchencafe.com/vanilla-bean-white-chocolate-mousse-cheesecake-my-new-favorite-cheesecake)

Banks saying goodbye to daddy before we headed to Washington to visit my parents while Jeff headed to Germany for work.

Banks and I had a wonderful time visiting my parents in WA while Jeff was in Germany.  As you can see, Banks ADORES his grandpa.

IMPORTANT NEWS!  Banks is NOT ALLERGIC to peanuts!  Yay!  I didnt think he was, but with his Dad's nut allergy I have been nervous and haven't exactly let him indulge.  My mom was kind enough to buy some childrens benadryl (which was basically the only reason why I havent tried out peanut butter, etc.) and to my relief he was just fine eating peanuts.  In fact, he really really liked them.

Ahhh, so peaceful!  Banks still sleeps in a crib, but he loves taking naps in the guest bedroom queen bed.

Jana picked us up from the airport in Spokane WA.  Let the fun begin!!

Banks feeding the ducks with his cousins in WA.

Playing with the Spokane WA cousins on a beautiful sunny day!

Banks loved driving Grandpa's tractor!

Banks helping Grandpa clean out the grill.

Visiting my childhood best friend's farm, Jenna.  She is a veterinarian now.  She let Banks pet some of their new born calves (Washington)

Question for anyone who is NOT a Maruji:  Have you heard of or ever tried a breakfast dish called 

'Eggs on Golden Rod'? 

 

 Pictured above, Banks is helping Grandpa makes Eggs on Golden Rod.  I dont know that I've ever met anyone who really has tried  Eggs on Golden Rod (besides my family) but it is delicious and I only ever have it at my parents.  What a treat!  Brings back so many memories.  (http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/eggs-a-la-goldenrod/0338c7c9-7c25-4857-b9d9-e461c2a08950....Add crumbled up bacon or sausage on top...they dont mention that in the recipe)

Building a TALL tower with daddy!

Jeff got to fly to Switzerland after his work conference in Germany.  He got to visit his sister Juli, her family, and her new baby.  Also, his Mom and Dad were there. 

The newest addition to the Eggenberger family: baby Ari.  Jeff also got to be their for His blessing!

When Jeff was in Koln Germany, he took this beautiful picture of the local Cathedral. 

Some pictures Jeff took snowboarding at Snowbird.

chocolate cake anyone??