Sitting at the Twins game last Friday night, Jon captured this excellent photo of our daughter just waking up from a nice nap. It's one of those that you can't help but share with the world. We'd love to hear your ideas on a caption for this photo. Creativity welcome!
The inaugural game started off with over 200 Mortenson Construction workers unfurling Old Glory that literally took up the entire outfield. A moment of silence followed for 3 servicemen who died in Iraq last week.
As I was posing for the photo op, Brianna just couldn't keep her eyes off the game! That's my girl! Since I'm the dad I'm allowed to brag...don't we look great together enjoying our first Twins game? She's the best!
Just another Twins fan.
What a beautiful afternoon! We even saw my Uncle Jerry and Cousin Jodi, and our friend John Newton (no pictures, sorry).
Brianna was happy being held by Eme as they were also enjoying their first Twins game together.
But the best was experiencing our first outdoor Twins game (in MN) together as a family. Oh the memories!
Eme, Brianna and I took an impromtu 4 mile walk/hike on Sunday along the Mississippi River to the beautiful Minnehaha Falls. Our Nalgene couldn't resist getting in our family portrait.
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
Jeff and I volunteered for a Mortenson pregame crowd control and we got to walk the field before the game. Amazing!!!!!!!! Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry
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.
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!
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.
She puts a smile on our faces everyday!
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.
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.
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!
