Brianna meet Lana

I love this picture - how Lana seems to be ever so gently touching Brianna's face!

Last weekend, we decided to let Brianna hang out with her new best friend Lana (our friends' Pete and Heidi's new little girl). We packed up, headed out and had a fantastic evening. We had dinner, went for a walk, and even took some pictures. We are so excited for Pete and Heidi, AND (a little selfishly) for Brianna to have girl her age, since all her local cousins are boys. It will be so much fun to see them grow up with each other - even if they do have a fight once in a while!

A Photo Caption Callaborative

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!

Fantastically Beautiful Ballpark

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!

Nalgene at Minnehaha Falls

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.

It's finally here for real!!!

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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

Easter Bonnet

She puts a smile on our faces everyday!

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

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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.

Sunset view

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The view

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Outdoor baseball!

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