The Grinch

The Grinch and Cindy Lou Who came to the kids' school this past Wednesday night. He visited with the kids and then read us his story about when he stole Christmas. It was a really fun event, all (well most) of the kids were enthraled with him. There were snacks and activites for the kids as well.

 

 

Dru wasn't quite brave enough to go on her own, I don't blame her!

 

The Grinch read his story to us

 

The kids

Leo and his best buddy Louden

Santa 2012

 

Waiting our turn at the MOA Santa Experience

 

Next in line!

 

Santa checking in to make sure they are behaving

 

 

Priceless

 

This past Tuesday we went to see Santa and the kids did great. Dru asked for 2 princess Barbies, 1 King "Barbie" and a Cinderella Coach. Leo asked for a big Buzz Lightyear. As we now have an Elf on the Shelf (namesd Connalee) to watch the kids' behavior even more closely we'll see if Santa brings what they asked for. We also did Christmas card photos after we saw Santa so it was a busy morning.

My Big Sister's Birthday

We celebrated my sister's birthday this last Saturday. I won't tell you how old she is but she will always be older than me! Ha! Our mom made her annual meal request of German Potato Salad for dinner followed by lemon glaze cake for dessert. Happy Birthday, Heather!

Nice day at the MN Zoo

 The Tuesday before Thanksgiving, my mom and I took the kids to the zoo. We had a great time! Here are some photos of what we saw...

Dru sitting still for a quick moment

Sea Dragon

Lemurs

Black and While Colobus Monkey

Black Bear



HUGE Stingray

Grandma Sue making sure they don't fall in!

I guess it's time to go

Rides at MOA

Instead of a waterpark (because it came to our attention too late that they aren't open on Mondays), we decided to take the kids to the Mall of America for rides. This was the final "event" for Dru's birthday week. They each got an unlimited wristband so they were able ride a ton of rides. Dru went on the big rollercoaster for the first time and ab-so-lute-ly LOVED it!! We even went twice. They need some practice at the bumper cars but it was quite funny to watch. All four of us even braved the ghost shooting ride. It surprises me each time how brave Dru is and how much more they can do each time we go.

 

 

 

Do you think she liked this rollercoaster?

 

This was more his speed

 

I loved the poses in this one

 

She still enjoys the little kid rides (for now)

 

He finally figured out the button!

 

She chose the #5 truck and was yelling at us as she went by

Dru's Birthday Party

Yesterday we celebrated Dru's birthday! She is definitely our princess as you can see by her cake. Family helped us celebrate and joined us for dinner. She loved being the center of attention and loved all of her gifts. Thanks all who helped us celebrate her 5th birthday!

 

 

Dru's Birthday Extravaganza

Dru's birthday was a whirlwind of special activities, she was definitely the birthday princess from sun up to sun down. We sang to her before school with a candle in her donut and she opened one of her gifts. At school the day was dedicated to her. She really enjoyed birthday bingo with her friends. Her choice for dinner was Wendy's so the 4 of us went to dinner where she opened cards she received in  the mail. Back at home she opened a few more gifts, she had asked for the Princess Castle so was pretty excited. She had a spectacular first day of being FIVE!!