Is It Really March?

This entire week is suppose to be sunny with temperatures in the 60-70's. Therefore, we can't help but go outside and enjoy this amazing weather. Today we decided to join some friends and play for just about two hours at our favorite park in Coon Rapids. The slides were a little wet still from yesterday and last night, but that did not stop the kids from climbing, running and having a wonderful time. So in awe of the weather this year, it's been perfect, just hope it continues!

Apologize for the bad photos, kids were too busy to want to take a good picture, plus I forgot my camera and had to use my cell phone.

55 and Sunny

Today hit 55 with sun, and boy was it beautiful. So it's no surprise that after naps and snacks we had to go outside and enjoy it for a little while. Unfortunately there still was snow, so that prevented us from playing in the yard, plus the toys and bikes are still packed away from the fall. Overall, we were able to still enjoy our time playing with an umbrella, mower, bubbles and going for a small walk. Looking forward to more of these days!!!
Caleb wouldn't look up to smile for anything, he was on a mission!

White Christmas???

I can honestly say that I am extremely bummed that our yard looks like this:
That's right, we have no snow in December and so far none is being predicted before Christmas (knowing my odds it will all arrive in March on the way to the hospital). I don't remember never having no snow on Christmas. Now I am more than happy to see grass on December 26th, but for some reason Christmas should be white to me. I know Nate feels exactly the same way because he LOVES snow, and plus last night after watching weather he said to me, "I think I could seriously cry that there maybe no snow."

I maybe bummed, but at least I still have two happy kiddos.

Apple Picking

First off I have to say that we have the BEST neighbors! They all are so hospitable, helpful and dependable. We even watch out for each other's children when playing outside.

Our neighbors have two apple trees and have told us many times to come over and pick as many apples as we would like. Therefore, Nate and Elyse spent the last few minutes picking apples not at an apple orchard, but across the street :) They enjoyed doing it together and I am happy to say that we have a ton of bags of Honeycrisp and Braeburn to freeze and enjoy all year!!!
Special thank you to Brett and Lisa for your apples and being such thoughtful neighbors.

Picnic and Park = Much Better Day

After spending the last few days inside due to colds and weather; we ran into the van with smiles on our faces as we headed out to enjoy a day outside. Since the weather was perfect and the kiddos are doing much better I suggested a day playing at the park. Elyse jumped in with, "Can we have a picnic there too?" I couldn't resist and so glad we did because it was such a great way to spend our lunch hour! Love Mama moments like today.
To all our PT friends, Elyse switched the position of her legs in the first photo right after the picture was taken.

SPRING???

Yesterday was the first time since November that our yard had no snow on it, only grass. It was beautiful and us Klausers were so excited that spring was here. Well we went to bed with that thought and woke up to the disgusting sight of another 6-7 inches of snow.

Needless to say that our plans today were cancelled. Can't complain too much though, since I spent majority of my morning watching two people I love so much do this:

Enjoying the Snow

Since we never made it outside yesterday we took full advantage of going out this morning. Elyse LOVED it, she was walking all over the place, wrestling with Nate, playing on her slide and of course, eating the snow. Her smiles really did make the 7.7 inches of white stuff on our ground a joyful thing.

White Thanksgiving?

Woke up to this. Weather forecast is estimating 7-9 inches by tonight.


I know it's beautiful, and actually makes me want to go decorate for Christmas, but really, we haven't even had Thanksgiving. Needless to say we have spent our morning inside the house. Elyse has had a smile on her face all morning and keeps saying, "Baby brother here it's winter time". That's because we have told her snow means winter and winter means brother. Oops, should have figured snow would make its appearance early this year. Anyway, hopefully it will stop snowing so we can go out and play after nap.

Coming to an End

That's right, I know many have already posted something regarding this, so I figured it was my turn. Pulling out the long sleeves and jeans, seeing the leaves change colors, watching kids get on and off school buses, turning lights on for dinner because the sun is already setting, and eating our last piece of sweet corn. Sad to say, but looks like summer is officially coming to an end. Even though I love fall, it's the thought that winter is just around the corner is what makes me sad (or sick to the stomach). Positive note is that means we are that much closer to being a family of four :)

Sun Filled Summer Day

Today really was a sun filled summer day. It was 86 with just a few clouds, what I would call a perfect day to be outdoors, which is just what we were. We spent the late morning going for a walk/run around Lake Calhoun and finishing it off by letting Elyse play at the park. Following her nap we got back in the car and headed to the beach. The water was perfect and so was the family time. I know baby boy is coming soon so I treasure all these family of three moments we are having. I absolutely couldn't have asked for a better Sunday with my two favorite people in the world.
Nate burying Elyse's legs in the sand. They were making her fins.
Elyse and I sunbathing.

Chilling...

...barefoot in my SUMMER capris and loving it!!!

Can't Get Enough

I just can't get enough of these beautiful, 60 degree days. I don't think Elyse can either, look at that happy girl!

Elyse mowing just like her Dada, she wouldn't even stop for a picture

Signs of Spring

I couldn't have asked for a nicer day yesterday! We spent almost the entire day outside, and I loved every minute of it. Below are a few reasons why my day was so delightful.
1. Nate and I spent over 1.5 hours putting away Christmas decorations, including taking down the lights that go on the entire pine tree to the right of the house, doesn't even fit in the picture I took.
2. Played in the grass because there was NO snow on the ground.
3. Cleaned out the garage. Okay, Elyse and I did nothing but watch Nate clean out the garage.
4. Saw constant smiles from this beauty all day, she LOVES being outside!!!
5. Spent the day hanging out with my two loves.

I know it's only half way through March and in Minnesota anything can happen, but I sure am hopeful that winter is gone and spring is here.