Look Mom, no training wheels!!!

We had a great weekend.  We spent two days in Red Wing visiting the Sonjus, then headed to Rochester to see Anna and Eric.  We also stopped in Mpls and visited Marie and Ben for lunch.  We hit most of the aunts and uncles.  On Monday, Maggie decided to get rid of her training wheels, much to her mother's anguish.  There is something about the last child to go through their rites of passage.   When Emma completed her milestones, I was sad, but knew I still had two more children to experience this joy.  With, Maggie, everyone of her milestones reminds me of how I will never experience that again.  EVER.   It puts a weight on my heart and I almost tear up.  Seeing Maggie zip through the neighborhood made me realize how fast my life is spinning.  I guess I wasn't ready to take her training wheels off as I knew my baby is becoming a young lady.   And that makes my heart ache.  

Run for the Ribbon

This past weekend we spent it with Anna and Eric again...staying at Peg's house while she was gone.  Thanks Peg!!!  On Sunday I ran the Minnesota Aids 10K.  It started at Minnehaha Park, down by the Mississippi River.   I was a bit nervous running, as it's been a while since I've run a 10K, but the race was flat and fast.   The kids loved the falls, and Emma commented that the park reminded her of Central Park in NYC.    The kids even got to go fishing later in the afternoon at Grandpa Gary's.  Emma caught a pretty big bass... and even took it out of the bucket finger in mouth and all.   I was very impressed with her hunting and gathering skills as we know she did not get them from her father.  Alex and Maggie didn't catch a thing.  Oh well.  

A day at St. John's

Today was simply the best.  Anna and Eric came up on Friday night and stayed until Sunday afternoon.  We did a little garage sale shopping, ate at Fisher's on Saturday and brunch at St. John's on Sunday.  Later, Alex had soccer camp back at SJU and so I took the girls to the beach for awhile.  Emma and Maggie love the Sag, and found lots of shells.   The weather today was the best kind; not too hot and a slight breeze.  The kids even played two holes of golf after supper.  It was fun to watch Alex play soccer.  He loves being in group activities and he plays pretty well. His uncle Ben would be proud of his newfound soceer skills.    Oh, and by the way, Alex is the kid in the orange shirt!

Easter Fun

Emma and Alex tried to teach the younger cousins how to decorate Easter eggs.  I think it was a hit.  For me, it was a success because very little dye got on my counter and floor, so I was happy about that.  But for the kids, decorating eggs is all about getting messy and showing off their end products.  We even hid them later in the day....hopefully every egg was found!

Kids and Liberty

We made a quick trip this fall to NYC....with all three kids.  We had a blast.  The kids couldn't get enough of NYC and all the stuff we saw.  They especially loved Central Park and we could have stayed there for hours.  We also stopped in lower Manhattan to visit some friends who happen to be NYC firefighters.  Brian (the firefighter) took us on a little tour and let the kids climb in and out of the trucks.  We can't wait to go back and visit!

A year later....

Hello!!!

Yes, I am back.  I took a little break.  I know a big break....however I am going to try to keep up with this blog.   I am sitting at my desk and looking at the new foot of snow in April and wondering if spring will ever come.  I have had a great fall and winter.  I am almost finished with my MAster's and hopefully will get some kind of job this coming school year.  Willie is golfing in Arizona as I speak, so I am home with the kiddies.  Well.....this is all I have for now, stay tuned and maybe I will download some pictures!!

Beatrix Potter

Just got back from Beatrix Potter's house and farmland. Amazing country. It is considered lake country in England because of the huge lakes the surround the area. Her house is cute and almost untouched. The house also had a display of the making of the movie, Ms. Potter with Renee Zellweger. We spent three days in the lake country at a really cute bed and breakfast, so I am a little tired. Also spent some time in Scotland last weekend. Even took a side trip to St. Andrew's golf course. My husband told me to go, and I am glad I did. A little disappointed that women can not go in the main club house (the Bennie coming out in me!), but I took it in stride.
Gotta go, I have class all day tomorrow!