Monday, December 20, 2010

Sunday, July 11, 2010

Hockey mullet


We finally caved in and gave Owen his first haircut after returning from our trip. (you can see why) It was a team effort and turned out much better than we anticipated, despite the fact that Owen was squirming in the tub and we used a household scissors.

Leeches are awesome!!!


Although Owen liked watching us fish, and even caught one himself, he LOVED the leeches. He kept pulling them out and wanting to share them with mom, who has no problem holding them, but didn't appreciate them being kindly placed on her legs and other limbs.


Driving the pontoon

Owen really needs to catch up on his tan if he wants to compete with Grampie.

Maggie, Max and Jason on the pontoon



Friday, July 9, 2010

GO Joe Mauer!!!

We had a great time at the Twin's game at Target Field. It was super hot, but the kids hung in there and Owen got to see the "real" Joe Mauer (he currently has a poster in his room that he says hi to every day). The real deal was much cooler to him!


Supporting daddy's team!!!



Beautiful day at the Tulip Festival


We went up to the Tulip Festival with the Matins in April and the kids had a blast. The weather was really warm and the flowers were beautiful.


Hiking with mom and dad


Sunday, February 14, 2010

Happy Birthday to ME!!!

Owen had a really fun party on Saturday. We had about 45 adults and kids here, and despite the noise & activity, it was a blast. Thank God for the playroom and Owen's new fort though. Oh... and the cupcake tree!, which was a hit!

After hours dancing




Testing out my new fort!!


Mark made an awesome fort before the party and it was an absolute hit. It is still standing after about 10 boys climbing on it for two hours.


Loving Thomas at the train show


We took Owen to the train show over a week ago and he still wakes up every day asking to go.

Snow Day!!


Misti, Dave, Izzie and Si came up to visit us in late January. We left Si with Nana and us big kids headed up for a day of sledding. All of us had a blast and literally had to pry Owen out of the sled. He wouldn't even be at the bottom of the hill befor saying "do again!!!"
It was a great visit and we were sad to have them leave.