Chris's visit
I am sure Chris didn't know what he was getting himself into when he stopped by today. Countless books, hide and seek, and Pretty Pretty Princess!! Katelynn really didn't want him to leave ever! She can't wait for more games when you return Chris!!

Memorial Day at the Lake!

We had lots of fun at the lake. We went Friday night and after Craig's cousins grad. party yesterday we came home. The kids had so much fun outside. We couldn't believe some of them went in the water!! soooooo cold, but they didn't care! The boys went golfing and the girls went to Mable Murphys for supper and the Silver Dollar for drinks for Connie's bday! We only got 2 games of Clue in, but there is lots of summer left!!

Thanks goodness for........"Kaw-Keye" (hawkeye)!!
I was speechless..I didn't expect to have any fun at the Redhawks game, but Austin sat with me or next to me for 9 innings of the ballgame and we didn't get out once!!!! He was obsessed with Hawkeye (T.C. the bear was visiting too so that helped). He talked about him the whole game and constantly had to know where he was! I felt bad for the people around us because he said "kawkeye" probably a million times! We had a blast. It was a beautiful night and the kids were so much fun.

Boogie on Down!!

My favorite part of the weekend was watching the kids dance at my cousin's wedding reception. The girls took a road trip to Perham and survived with no husbands!! The kids were crazy...Austin spilled water all over my outfit..we had purple frosting everywhere, and had to stand out in the freezing cold until the dance started because

the kids wanted to run around! (Craig, I am so thankful we can be a team most of the time!) When the dance started...they just had a blast! The kids didn't even fall asleep in the van home (I think it had something to do with Austin eating 3 cupcakes!)

The next day Mom, Rachel, and I enjoyed a beautiful sunday afternoon Redhawks game with no husbands or kids!!

Kris...this is for you!! :)

This is ridiculous!!!

......is what I kept saying at the opening game of the Redhawks!! Freezing cold, windy, and gloomy! We had winter coats, hats, and lots of blankets. Bryant, Tyden, Katelynn, and I left in the 6th inning. Rach and Mom made it the whole game. Mom even had to go buy Dad a stocking cap in the middle of the game!! It was just too cold. (I didn't think it could ever be colder than a Cobber game!) I am hoping for warmer weather for the Sunday afternoon game!

Proud of you!!

Rachel ran in the marathon relay sat. am. Bryant, Tyden, Mom, and I went to cheer her on. We had fun running to different spots to see her. Rach ran her whole leg and met her goals!! Way to go Rach!

Happy Mother's Day!!!!

I received the cutest present of all time today (I think Auntie Heidi and a little to do with this!) Katelynn and Austin gave me cards and M & M cookie mix (Mom & Me). Katelynn asked right away if we could make cookies together....so great! We ate lots of cookie dough and the cookies turned out great too!

Earlier we spent some time at Gpa Steve and Gma Connie's. Heidi and Joel brought the kids there and we just met them as we drove home from the cities. I enjoyed my first pontoon ride of the year! Somehow, I even got sunburned. The kids napped on the way home (me too!) and then we had pizza with Gma Penny for supper. As you can see we had a big weekend....lots of family and lots of fun!

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY TO ALL THE MOMS!!

Legally Blonde!!

We had a fantastic night at the Ordway in St. Paul. My family drove down to St. Paul to watch my cousin Becky play Elle in the show. It was soooooooo great and we are all so proud of what she's done! They are a travelling Broadway show so she has been on the road since Sept. Craig drove all of us girls down and got us a room at the Embassy Suites...it was very nice! We had dinner at Pop's by the theater. Becky and her husband Tyler were able to come meet us in between shows. She bought us all feather boas so we had a lot of fun with those. After dinner we went to a candy shop (num!) and a park by the theater....lots of prom action going on. Some guys borrowed our boas for a picture....too cute!! If her show is ever in your area...check it out! She's great!!

Heidi...thanks for taking care of the kids! We owe you!! :)

T-Bone Schwantz

Maybe my Uncle Kris's dream will come true. Austin walking up to the plate and the announcer says "up to bat...T-Bone Schwantz"!!! He really smacks the ball off the tee. He likes someone to pitch to him too, but I don't think I am a very good pitcher!!