Monday, April 12, 2010

It's finally here for real!!!

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Thursday, April 8, 2010

Minute to Win It

Although I don't have a million dollars to contribute to Eko's competition, he has officially completed level one (cue music) - Stand up or sit down.
I walked into the living room today and there stood his dog bone. Sure it has a little bit of a wider base, but you have to admit it's not something you see everyday... or really ever.

Level two - King "Kong" - Eko... you have a Minute to Win It

Wednesday, April 7, 2010

Easter Bonnet

She puts a smile on our faces everyday!

New discoveries:
Her thumb - which she loves to suck
Ability to blow bubbles

Saturday, April 3, 2010

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This is for real!!!

Jeff and I volunteered for a Mortenson pregame crowd control and we got to walk the field before the game. Amazing!!!!!!!!
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Crowd control

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Moments to Reflect

Jon and I are reminded daily why we fell in love with our house. The creek that flows in our backyard is calming and peaceful to watch. It was a beautiful picture this morning with the green grass (thanks to the rain yesterday), the maple tree budding and the glistening creek - we just had to stop and absorb God's beauty.

Tuesday, March 30, 2010

What better way to spend a day!

State Parks are one of my favorite day activities. It's only $25 dollars for an annual state park sticker - practically free! Last weekend the 4 of us (Jon, myself, Brianna and Eko) headed to Banning State Park to meet up with Jeff, Shelley and their kids for a new adventure. It was a little gloomy out and misting, but it wouldn't be an adventure without a little challenge.
Jeff was gracious enough to lead us on the self-guided walk through the historic Banning Sandstone Quarry.

note the marker number (7 of 17 on a 1.8 mile hike)

Banning is on the Kettle river. Had I been more experienced (or even tried kayaking before) I would have considered kayaking down the river, but for now we just watched more experienced individuals travel down the rapids. Eko was the only one to take advantage of the river - drinking not swimming. Eko is much more enthusiastic about walks this year than last. He likes to explore and be right out in front. Notice him nosing around to see what the kids are looking at.
We had a really good afternoon and would recommend Banning to anyone who might be looking for a little something to do - I know Brianna had an excellent time!

Monday, March 22, 2010

Mr. Minnesota

If you are a living breathing Minnesotan you certainly have heard the news already. But here is a fine article by an ESPN writer in case you haven't.

Funny, 'cuz I thought ESPN only covered two markets...They must have pulled out Wikipedia to double check Minnesota actually existed!
Jeff had the amazing opportunity to snap a picture with Joe at the State Fair in 2008.  (Ok, so Joe was feeling a little cardboardy that day, but still...!)