The Relaxed Final Days of Summer

There is nothing better than the smiles on my kids faces as we cruise around Little Birch Lake. We are truly blessed!

Gopher HOME Game

For the first time in 28 years there was a HOME game at the University of Minnesota. Wayne and my cousin Jim were lucky enough to get tickets from my brother for the first game. It was a pretty great show and they had a great time. Lots of excitement over the new digs and a great win over Airforce.

Target Book Festival at Highland Park

We made our annual visit to Book Festival today. We had a great time even if it was hot and humid. Now that fall is here, summer has decided to arrive. The girls enjoyed stopping at all of the craft booths and listening to the various presenters on stage. We listened to Mia Hamm read her book and then stood in line to have her sign a copy of her book for Ellen and Hannah's bag. We also heard from Mary Casanova, the author of the American Girl Chrissa books. Hannah even asked a question! Hannah got two books for the author to sign, one for her and one for her friend's birthday present. Ellen had her sign her bag and they both had their picture with her. We saw a few friends and after a spin through the jumpers, went home exhausted.

1st Day of School

Hannah and Ellen were both excited and just a little nervous about the first day of school. It went very well. Both girls came home excited about their new teachers and classrooms of friends. They even humored me with all of my photos. Hannah gave me the. "oh mom, I am in 5th grade, enough with the pictures already," and then cheerfully smiled for me! Ellen on the other hand gave me the hand and "no more pictures mom." I fear there will be no pictures of her in 5th grade!