Thanks for the memories.....

Our summer BBQ turned out to be a "fall BBQ" with temperatures in the low 60s and a chilly breeze - however, us tough Minnesotans braved the cold and had a wonderful time. Thanks to our 90+ friends, family, co-workers, and neighbors who blessed us with some great memories. We also want to thank all of you for your generosity as we collected about half a dozen boxes and bags full of items for the local food shelf. Sara and the boys will be dropping it off first thing tomorrow morning.

Looking forward to the "3rd annual BBQ" next summer - minus the police :-) If you left early and don't know what we are talking about.....well, let's just say you will need to talk to the neighbor with the long hair and innocent face.

Unfortunately I was lazy with the camera so most of the pictures are from the "bike parade."

72 Hours.....

till our annual BBQ. We are excited to celebrate some time with family, friends and co-workers. Couple last minute reminders:

1. Sounds like the weather will be cool (65 degrees) on Saturday. As a result, most likely we will avoid the water activities for the kids.
2. Please remember to bring a non-perishable food item/or bag of items for the local food shelf.
3. One of Logan's friends big-sister will be setting up a face painting both for the kids - I guess adults could get their faces painted as well if they so desire.

Drive safe.......

Logan's Fair Ribbons

We went to the Dakota county fair last weekend to see how Logan's arts and crafts projects did. He was very excited to see his ribbons:

(1) 2nd Place - Kindergarten Charcoal

(2) 3rd Place - Kindergarten Beads & Kindergarten Color Crayon

(1) Participant - Kindergarten Color Crayon

The fair filled our annual fair fix. You only need to eat $5 cheese curds and $7 french fries once a year. They had an inflatable zone where the kids could play all day for $10 - they were in heaven!

The other BIG news in our house today is that Logan made it to the top of the rock climbing wall for the first time tonight. He has been climbing for about 9 months and tonight he finally made it up - it is about a 25-30 ft wall. He was sooooooo EXCITED!!!

Yes....I think I am "hot" stuff

Carter found Logan's old sun glasses about a week ago and has not taken them off since. He wears them all night: riding his big wheel, eating dinner, in the bathtub....Sara even put him to bed one night with them on. Not sure what the cause for the infatuation is, but he sure looks cute.


We also went to an open house last week where the boys got their faces paints. Carter wanted SuperMan and Logan picked out a ghost.

This weekend we will be traveling to the Dakota County Fair. Logan submitted several projects through school so he is excited to see if he won any ribbons. Shawn flies out to SF Sunday night again so it will be a short weekend. Only 2 weeks to the BBQ...hopefully everyone can make it. One of Logan's friends teenage sister started a face painting business and she is going to come paint the kids faces as well.