Dru 5 Year Photos

Here are a few of the photos from Dru's 5 year photos. We went to the St. Kate's campus in St. Paul specifically for the aqua cathedral door. The ducks came right up to Dru as soon we came up to the pond. She loved it. It was a dreary day but luckily it didn't rain while we were there.

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Reed is Seven!

 

Our nephew, Reed, just had his GOLDEN BIRTHDAY!!! He had us over for his birthday party this past Saturday. We had dinner and cupcakes followed by seeing him open gifts. We look forward to watching you grow and learn!

Halloween 2012

 

Cinderella!

 

This was Leo's first year he was willing to wear a costume, this was the one and only photo with him wearing the helmet. He even got to pick it out.

The first house we visited

 



 

Back at G & G's house, tired, bags full and ready to have a few pieces of candy.

 

Every year we head to my parent's house for "Halloween Soup" then head out for trick or treating. This year the weather was perfect, around 50 degrees. Just a little fall chill in the air. They definitely had more energy this year as we added about another 5 houses. They had a great time and so did Grandpa John. Grandma Sue missed out this year, but don't feel sorry for her, she was in Arizona.

 

Happy Halloween!!

 



Leo's First Dentist Visit

Leo was a brave boy! After watching Dru get her quick check up, Leo hopped right up onto the chair and opened his mouth! They both got a great report, thank goodness!

Fall 2012 Swimming Lessons

This was the first session that I didn't have to get into the water with a child for swimming lessons. I actually enjoyed being on the pool deck so I could watch them both, and they happened to be in the same class. They didn't graduate to the next level but will be together again next time. It is so much easier to get them showered and dressed now. They attend lessons at the YMCA and will be in the Pike class again next time so they can continue working on swimming independently, their front and back floats and putting their face in the water for a longer period of time. Here are a few photos of their last lesson with Mr. Andre.

Jumper Fun!

 

Here comes Reed!

 

At the finish line

 

There were jumpers, slides and obstacle courses EVERYWHERE!

 

This was popular with all three kids and even Grandpa John

 

Grandma Sue and Reed playing dome hockey

 

 

Reed was spending the day with Gma & Gpa due to a no school day so we surprised them with a trip to Club Just Jump. The kids didn't stop moving for the whole hour. They had a great time and it was nice to spend some time with Reed during the week! We hope we can do this again soon!

Grand Marais Trip - Day 4

On Wednesday we had breakfast in town and then went to the lake so they could throw more rocks. We shopped for some shirts then headed home. We stopped for lunch and after lunch we went to Split Rock State Park where we went down to the rock beach. It was very nice and relaxing. After Split Rock we made it to Duluth for a potty break then finally home. The kids seemed to really enjoy the trip and have been asking when are we going back. The north shore really does leave a lasting impression on a person.

 

 

A rare family photo

 

Split Rock beach

Some of the beautiful colors