Sean worked on his technique to pick up ladies.
Aidyn made use of her Tinkerbell umbrella.
Kaitlyn showed off her unique sense of style.
Sunday, August 17, 2008
Rain Fun!
As we left the Arboretum it began to rain. The kids were excited to get home and put on their rain gear. Nolan worked on catching raindrops on his tongue.
Sean worked on his technique to pick up ladies.
Aidyn made use of her Tinkerbell umbrella.
Kaitlyn showed off her unique sense of style.
Sean worked on his technique to pick up ladies. Aidyn made use of her Tinkerbell umbrella. Kaitlyn showed off her unique sense of style.
Arboretum
The 2nd day of Kaitlyn & Sean's visit we took in the Landscape Arboretum. It was a beautiful day to explore!
Here are Nolan & Kaitlyn boxing. I don't know about you, but I think Kaitlyn is cheating.
There was even a monkey hanging around the area we were in.
Here are the kids watching the beautiful Koi fish in the Japanese Garden. Such a lovely, serene area to relax & reflect. Oh yeah...and throw rocks at the fish. The purpose of this was 2 fold: 1. Try and get the fish to eat the rocks. 2. Try and knock out the fish. Those 2 are definitely Troy's kids.
For those of you wondering about Nolan's hair in these pictures, we have Kaitlyn to thank for that. He loved it!
Here are Nolan & Kaitlyn boxing. I don't know about you, but I think Kaitlyn is cheating.
There was even a monkey hanging around the area we were in.
Here are the kids watching the beautiful Koi fish in the Japanese Garden. Such a lovely, serene area to relax & reflect. Oh yeah...and throw rocks at the fish. The purpose of this was 2 fold: 1. Try and get the fish to eat the rocks. 2. Try and knock out the fish. Those 2 are definitely Troy's kids.For those of you wondering about Nolan's hair in these pictures, we have Kaitlyn to thank for that. He loved it!
Teenage Visitors!!!
After we came back from the lake we had the fun of having Kaitlyn & Sean come to visit us. The first day they were here we spent most of the day at the beach. Everyone took turns being buried in the sand. Everyone except me that is. I'm not really into that.
The kids also spent a lot of time building a chain of lakes. I think they had 5 or 6 holes dug in the sand with rivers connecting them all. I helped dig for a while but that was a lot of work, so I quit.
Nolan needed to stop and rest while they were digging so what better place to lay down than in the filthy water? Just look at that sweet, grubby face...
The kids also spent a lot of time building a chain of lakes. I think they had 5 or 6 holes dug in the sand with rivers connecting them all. I helped dig for a while but that was a lot of work, so I quit.
Nolan needed to stop and rest while they were digging so what better place to lay down than in the filthy water? Just look at that sweet, grubby face...Thursday, August 14, 2008
Weekend at the lake
We spent last weekend with Grandma Janice & Grandpa Horace at their lake. The first afternoon we were there, the kids went down to the dock with Grandpa to check out the fishing situation.
Saturday we spent some time swimming in the lake. It was a little chilly, but we toughed it out and had a blast! 
We had beautiful weather to spend some time outdoors over the weekend. The kids enjoyed running around and making themselves at home over at the neighbors house. Such shy kids we have...HA!
Saturday night we had a new experience. Horace & Janice took us to a garbage can dinner. Yep, my in-laws made me eat out of a garbage can! And it was pretty tasty. The whole dinner is cooked inside a (new & clean) steel garbage can. Potatoes, cabbage, carrots, ham, sausage are all steamed in a pillowcase inside a garbage can. Yes, you read that right. Anyway, we had a fun time at dinner and a very fun weekend. Thanks for everything Grandma & Grandpa!
Saturday we spent some time swimming in the lake. It was a little chilly, but we toughed it out and had a blast! 
We had beautiful weather to spend some time outdoors over the weekend. The kids enjoyed running around and making themselves at home over at the neighbors house. Such shy kids we have...HA!
Saturday night we had a new experience. Horace & Janice took us to a garbage can dinner. Yep, my in-laws made me eat out of a garbage can! And it was pretty tasty. The whole dinner is cooked inside a (new & clean) steel garbage can. Potatoes, cabbage, carrots, ham, sausage are all steamed in a pillowcase inside a garbage can. Yes, you read that right. Anyway, we had a fun time at dinner and a very fun weekend. Thanks for everything Grandma & Grandpa!
Busy Summer!
We've been pretty busy lately with no end in sight. Therefore, I am behind in my blogging. I will eventually get caught up, but it might take me awhile...
Tuesday, August 05, 2008
The Embodiment of Cuteness
WARNING: Proud, bragging mother alert!
Look at this face. Is that not the cutest, sweetest face you've ever seen?!?!? I love my little girl.
Look at this face. Is that not the cutest, sweetest face you've ever seen?!?!? I love my little girl.
Saturday, August 02, 2008
Fashion Show
Yesterday afternoon Aidyn and I had a very fun Girls Day of Back-to-School shopping. First we stopped at Caribou Coffee to get an afternoon jolt, then we hit the mall and did some damage to the credit cards. This morning the boys were treated to a fashion show. Here are the outfits Aidyn picked out (along with some new hair accessories).
She has very particular taste and I heard a lot of "Nope, don't like it. Nope, won't wear that. I'm not really into that color." Notice there is a lot of pink, purple and blue...just a few slight variations. Oh well, at least she knows what she likes! I can't believe my little girl is starting Kindergarten in 1 month. She is ready, I'm not so sure about me.
She has very particular taste and I heard a lot of "Nope, don't like it. Nope, won't wear that. I'm not really into that color." Notice there is a lot of pink, purple and blue...just a few slight variations. Oh well, at least she knows what she likes! I can't believe my little girl is starting Kindergarten in 1 month. She is ready, I'm not so sure about me.
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Look at my creation!
Last night I went with some friends to a bead store and we each made a bracelet. This was my first attempt at jewelry making and it was really quite fun. I'm happy with how my bracelet turned out, here is my creation...
Lake Day
Saturday we spent a fun filled day at the lake with our friends. We had beautiful weather and the kids had a blast swimming, splashing and playing with their friends.
Here's the whole group (minus Brooks, he was supervising from the boat)
Leyton, Saylor, Ashlyn, Megan, Lydia, Daisy, Julia, Aidyn, Eli, Nolan and Mason (behind Nolan)
Here's the whole group (minus Brooks, he was supervising from the boat)
Leyton, Saylor, Ashlyn, Megan, Lydia, Daisy, Julia, Aidyn, Eli, Nolan and Mason (behind Nolan)
Saturday, July 26, 2008
Camping Trip
We just got back from our annual family camping trip and we had a blast! It's so fun to let the kids just run and explore without worrying about them non-stop. They chased squirrels, tried to catch fireflies, collected acorns, gathered sticks for the campfire...lots of great outdoor fun.
Here are our campers after we got the tent set up. Watching us was so exhausting that the kids just had to have a root beer and relax.
After dinner we went for a walk on the boardwalk. The kids collected cat tails and watched frogs jumping through the water. There are holes in the boardwalk so they had to stop and investigate.
When we got back to the campsite we got the campfire going and started making s'mores. The kids were in heaven and would have eaten them all night. (I can totally understand!)
Here are our campers after we got the tent set up. Watching us was so exhausting that the kids just had to have a root beer and relax.
After dinner we went for a walk on the boardwalk. The kids collected cat tails and watched frogs jumping through the water. There are holes in the boardwalk so they had to stop and investigate.
When we got back to the campsite we got the campfire going and started making s'mores. The kids were in heaven and would have eaten them all night. (I can totally understand!)We had a pretty good nights sleep in the tent. It did start thundering & lightening around 6:00am and then rained for about 1/2 hour. Nolan laughed and thought it was fun. Aidyn was a bit hysterical. She and I ended up in the car for awhile because she was so scared.
Brodie's visit
This past Wednesday we got to spend some time with Brodie. Aidyn and Nolan entertained him the whole time he was here. He even got a ride in the Lego wagon!
Aidyn read him a few books. I think he was more interested in eating the books, but he seemed to enjoy the stories too. It was lots of fun seeing him and getting to play a little bit.
Aidyn read him a few books. I think he was more interested in eating the books, but he seemed to enjoy the stories too. It was lots of fun seeing him and getting to play a little bit.
Sleepy All-Star
The Sunday after we got back from ND, Grandma Janice & Grandpa Horace came to visit. We all went to the Twins game and had a great time watching the game. On the way home we had one very sleepy little ball player.
Visiting Gma & Gpa
Last week we got to spend some time with Grandma Sharon & Grandpa Jerry. The golf cart got a workout while we were there.
Here are Grandma & Grandpa enjoying a lovely evening on the ND prairie.
Justin giving Nolan & McKayla a ride around the yard. Even Bailey got to ride a couple times. (In between her rabbit hunting excursions.)
Nolan & G'pa also got to play a lot of baseball while we were there. I think Nolan would have had him out there playing 24/7 if possible!
It was a very fun week, the kids always have a blast while we're there. They got to go the park a couple times and Uncle Ty took them out for ice cream one night too. Oh to be a kid!!
Here are Grandma & Grandpa enjoying a lovely evening on the ND prairie.
Justin giving Nolan & McKayla a ride around the yard. Even Bailey got to ride a couple times. (In between her rabbit hunting excursions.)
Nolan & G'pa also got to play a lot of baseball while we were there. I think Nolan would have had him out there playing 24/7 if possible!
It was a very fun week, the kids always have a blast while we're there. They got to go the park a couple times and Uncle Ty took them out for ice cream one night too. Oh to be a kid!!
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