"Smile" Pumpkin

Elyse and her classmates were asked to decorate a pumpkin like a book cover or a main character. They would then be displayed at our local library. Elyse chose to do the book, "Smile". It turned out great as we saw it today at the library.

Berry Family Farms

Today both Caleb and Kallen's classes went on a field trip to "Berry Family Farms" in Anoka.  It was a whooping thirty degrees outside but we bundled up and had a great time.  Legacy's field trips involve inviting all family members to participate so both Ian and I got to join in on the festivities.  We went on a hayride to find the scarecrows, succeed in making it through the corn maze, petted some animals, and each kid picked out a pumpkin to bring home.  Love fall memories like today's!

Twins Game

Last night, Nate and Caleb joined some of our good friends, Victor and Jeremiah at the MN Twins game. The Twins thankfully won, but with the temps in the 40s, the great seats and company it wouldn't have mattered if they lost because the night was full of lasting memories.  

Camp Lebanon's Women's Retreat

These past few days have been nothing but beautiful and memorable.  Nine of us moms from Legacy have started building our own friendships without the children.  This weekend we adventured north to Camp Lebanon's annual Women's Retreat.  Amy has been going for years and raved on how much fun we would have, and she was not exaggerating.  We laughed so hard, ate delicious food prepared for us, worshiped our heavenly Father, and deepened our friendships.  I am so thankful for these women and this past weekend.  It was what I really needed right now.  I have a great feeling we will all be returning next fall too!

Special thank you to Dad (Nate) for stepping up and being an amazing father and husband so I could get a way for a while and come back home to a clean home and happy kids.  Love you!

Kendra, Chriss, Kristen, Mandy, Talisha, me, Amy, Melita, and Faith

First Baby Tooth Gone

Kallen came up to Dad asking him to pull his tooth out, but within 30 seconds he twisted it out himself.  First baby tooth out, so many more to loose.

Family Palooza

Today was our church's annual "Family Palooza".  The kids look forward to this day as soon as September hits.  It's a huge event that ran from 11:00-5:00 PM with inflatables, food, tricycle rides, pumpkin launchers, archery, car show, and petting zoo all for FREE.  The day hit record highs with heat index in the upper 90's but that did not stop us or many others from having a full day of fun.  

Mane Event

On Saturday, the kiddos participated in their school's annual "Mane Event".  It's a fundraiser to raise money for the school where the kids, staff and parents can run a 1/3 mile or 1.5 mile obstacle course.  This year Ian ran the Cub run (1/3) and did great.  My favorite part was instead of going under the ropes like you are suppose to, he decided to be the only kid and go over so he wouldn't get wet, haha!  Elyse, Caleb, Kallen and Dad participated in the 1.5 mile.  Their course involved lots of running, tubes to tunnel through, tire obstacle, lily pads over pool, rope course, ninja stagier steps, a giant wall, mud pit and large water slide.  After they all successfully crossed the finish line, they jumped in the inflatables, played on the playground, ate Pizza Ranch pizza and hung out with friends.  The entire morning was a fun event for our entire family.