Last week we enjoyed some fall fun made available to us from the parks and rec department. Evan and Grace got to do some fun crafts, games, eat pizza, and for the grand finale, roll a pumpkin down a rather large hill. Evan was very excited that he won his age division, and it was hilarious to watch Grace enjoy it as well. She had so much fun.

 

 

 

 

I managed to get a picture of the two kiddos happy...usually they fight over this place on the sofa.

 

A picture I received from Shawn (Grace's awesome babysitter)...I love updates while I'm at work!

Go Bucky!

Every once in a while, Grace will wake early in the morning and not want to stay in her crib. If she's lucky, and we aren't ready to get up either, she snuggles in our bed. Here she is looking very relaxed, probably dreaming about the next days outfit.

Pumpkin carving and games at Aunt Barb and Uncle Jim's house!

 

 

 

Playing outside in the crisp fall air, hanging out with her brother, and a bucket towel ride after a bath!

 

 

 

 

Last weekend we ventured to Minneapolis to visit cousin Austin and a few of my friends from college. Grandma, Aunt Kit and Aunt Mary joined the kids and I as Eric had to work all weekend. My gracious friend Sarah let us stay at her house and it turned out great. The kids loved playing with her dog and we all had comfortable places to sleep. It was nice to see Austin and check out a few places on campus. We also made a few fun stops on the way - an AWESOME toy store near Winona MN, where there was a handmade carousel that we all were amazed by. It was a great weekend!

 

 

 

 

 

Some pictures from the last few weeks, including a weekend visit to La Crosse to see some college friends and cousins Andrew & Emmett, and more pictures of Grace doing what she does best.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stay classy, Grace... :)

 

 

 

 

Having fun at the library and playing with my water at dinner...

 

 

 

 

One of my good friends from college (and Stephanie lived with Eric and I for a year-and-a-half after college), got married over the weekend in Lake Geneva at a gorgeous resort on the lake. It really was a fantastic wedding, and it was so great to see Stephanie so happy. She really is one of my favorite friends and I'm happy she found a great guy in Matt.