College Get Together

Nate and I adventured out for our first night away from all three children yesterday.  We headed south to Ames, IA (Iowa State University) for what I consider a perfect day!  We began by eating at our favorite college restaurant, Great Plains Sauce and Dough Company.  Then spent the day driving around campus and reminiscing, visiting with some friends at their new home, and attending a friend's beautiful wedding.  The best part about the day besides seeing our friend happily get married was being able to spend the night socializing with some of our closest college friends during and after the ceremony.  And to top it off, we woke up to a breakfast for two, and came home to a clean house with three happy children.

 

A very special thank you to my mom for sacrificing her weekend to watch the kids.  Words can not express our gratitude.  We love you lots and appreciate all you do to help us. 

Laughing Dog

Nate brought home this laughing dog today and I am beyond tired of hearing it, but go figure, the kids can't get enough of it.

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Big Shoes to Fill

Kallen, I know you want to be like your dad, but as you can see, you are going to have some big shoes to fill.

Cinderella's Ball

For over a week Elyse knew she had a date with Nate scheduled for last night.  Although she didn't realize it was going to be the best "Daddy-Daughter" date she ever had according to her.  I found a Cinderella's ball put on by our school district's community education program.  The night involved Elyse hanging out with Cinderella, Rapunzel and Mulan.  She got to decorate her own princess cake, make a necklace, dance like Mulan, and even spend time dancing with Nate.  The smile on her face when she came home was priceless!  She even asked right before bed if she could go again next year.

 

 

 

 

Class Field Trip

Today Elyse attended her first field trip to a local pumpkin patch/farm.  The students spent their time seeing fun animals and picking out their own pumpkin to take home.  She said she loved the entire day, especially being able to ride a school bus for the first time.  

Sadly I was unable to chaperon the field trip, so a special thanks to Elyse's classmate's mother, Angie for capturing some memorable pictures of her day.  

Elyse and Nora riding the bus

 Elyse and Sarah picking out their special pumpkins.

 

Last Zoo Trip?

Since today's weather forecast was perfect, we decided to join our friends, Jessica, Sarah and Noah for a fun morning at Como Zoo.  Sadly it maybe our last visit this year since it's mostly outside; maybe even more sad, it maybe my last visit with only three kids.   Overall, could not have asked for a more enjoyable morning. 

 

Anoka County's Airport

We can't take credit for this family outing, our friend recommended it after taking her daughter here, so thank you Heidi!  We took the kids to a small airport in our county where you can see old war planes, as well as watch planes land and take off.  Overall, it really is a great, cheap and fun family outing.