biking in jammies

because IKEA...

...has furniture that beckons children to sit and climb.

malachi

In July we welcomed new nephew/cousin Malachi Dean to the family!

what do you do.....

...on September 12th...

...when it's 92 degrees in minnesota?...



...you go to the beach!...

...after school...

...for one final dip of the season.

second grade here i come!

First day of 2nd grade!

Taken through the glass. Bad picture, but the only one I took!



This picture just cracks me up. It was the 2nd day of school and Addie was over in the morning. She wanted to be in the picture, but Jude didn't. Too bad I got him in it anyway! Can you find him?

josie's new bike

We found a bike and helmet at a garage sale yesterday for $3.00! Her legs don't quite reach the pedals yet, but by spring time I'm sure she'll be able to use it. For now she just sits on it and makes us push her. Can't you see how excited she is?!