Princess Party

While Aunt Kim and Chloe were in town, Elyse and I decided it would be fun and memorable to take them as well as Nana to Blaine's annual Princess Party.  Elyse said the night was her favorite thing she did while they visited.  While at the party, the girls made crafts, got their hair done, ate dessert, danced, and got their pictures taken with Elsa, Belle and Cinderella.  The night did not disappoint for any of us, it was wonderful!

More Pictures from the Speckmans Visit

Speckman Family Visit

A few weeks ago my brother and sister-in-law asked if we were free and interested in them coming to visit from Michigan.  They didn't even have to finish their sentence and we were already saying, "Yes" while jumping with joy.  It's been way too long since we have been able to all get together so we cherished every minute of it.  We spent our time swimming at our local YMCA, going to Adventure Park, and lots of playing around here.  

Special thanks to Steven, Kim, Chloe and Silas for coming to visit.  We love you so much and this summer can't come fast enough.

Forward Facing

For the past few weeks Ian would scream and fight to get buckled into his car seat.  It probably was a phase, but knowing we were only about a month away from him turning two, we decided to turn his car seat around.  When Ian got to the van, he stood there looking at his seat.  I told him to climb in, he looked at me, smiled, and then happily climbed in and let me quickly buckle him in without a fight.  I then asked him if he was happy and he screamed, "Yah!"  He is growing up way too fast.

Gray Ghost Run

The city of Anoka which is located in our county is known as the "Halloween Capital of the World".  The entire month is filled with events revolving around Halloween.  They end their month of activities on Halloween day with a 5K costume run and parade.  A few of my closest friends asked me to participate with them, I was hesitant at first since I've never done a 5K before, but I couldn't pass up the opportunity to dress up as a Disney villain and spend time with the girls.  

The race was a lot of fun, so much that I see myself doing it again next year and maybe a few more before that one.  I joyfully finished and even was able to celebrate with dad (Nate) and Elyse who came to cheer me on.  

THE DISNEY VILLAINS

Steph (Mother Gothel), Rachel (Ursula), Heather (Maleficent), (Yzma), Nicki (Cruella), Rebecca (Captain Hook) and Steph (Queen of Hearts)