Como Park Zoo

August 29-31, 2008

I was in the Cities Labor Day weekend...we took the children to Como Park Zoo and on Saturday Julie and I went to the Minnesota State Fair.

Technology, technology, technology...

(note the Mac computer on the right)

We are waiting for Mom to take us to the Como Park Zoo.

We have arrived at the Zoo...

we saw a baby flamingo...

Megan and Matthew rode on the tea cups...

Aunt Julie and Megan about to ride the Dragon roller coaster...

Matthew rode on the electric cars...

Megan driving her car...

A long day for Matthew

Megan rode on the swings...

and they rode on the train...

Megan enjoyed the Frog Hopper...

Great day at the Zoo!

Weekend in the Cities

August 22-24, 2008

Went to the Cities this weekend...we went shopping on Saturday and I babysat on Saturday evening so Mom and Dad could go to Dad's 20th class reunion.

Megan and Matthew played...

while waiting for Aunt Julie to bring the pizza and bread sticks for dinner.

Matthew picked a flower for his mother and put it on her pillow.
On Sunday Megan took a quick spin on her bike...

while Matthew took a quick glide on his scooter before we went to brunch.

See you next weekend!

A few days at Grandma's

August 19-21, 2008

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Chris, Jennifer, Megan, and Matthew came down for a few days. We went school shopping.  Can't believe Megan will be in first grade and Matthew will be in pre-kindergarten!  A few new outfits...

Yes, one Packer fan and one Viking fan...imagine that.

Mom off for an early morning run.

Megan spent some time playing with her friends Grace and Kate.

Since it was a hot day Megan, Matthew, and Dad played in the sprinkler.

A long day for the Hannah Montana princess.

One last picture to color before heading back home.

Thanks for coming down!

Thrift Sale

August 16, 2008 - (Double click on photos to enlarge.)

We had a thrift sale with three of our neighbors....clothes, furniture, canoe, and misc. We all had great sales and a lot of fun!

Me...

Granny B...

Linda and Chuck...
Catherine...

Jim and Kay...

Matthew's FIFTH Birthday Party

August 9, 2008

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Matthew turned 5 on August 8, 2008. His birthday party, with the family, was on Saturday, August 9. Matthew loves Star Wars, Spiderman, Batman, and all super heros. He also loves Legos.

Matthew enjoys his scrapbook that he has created.

Meggie greeted everyone that attended the party.

Auntie Julie arrived at the party with gifts wrapped in Star Wars paper.

Grandma Sandy and Grandpa Denny attended the party.

Grandma P gave Matthew a big birthday hug.

Time for presents...

Grandpa Terry and Dad checked out the present with Matthew...
must be something real interesting.

Auntie Julie trying to be funny with the rabbit fingers.

Matthew chose to have cupcakes for his party.

Mom, Matthew, and Meggie

And, of course, Grandma and her little darlings!