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Walking on Air
6 years ago
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Monday, June 13, 2011
Trinona '11
This past weekend was the 3rd annual Trinona triathlon. I did it last year, and this year Emily put together 2 relay teams to join me on the course.
Emily did the 1/4 mile swim, her dad did the 11 mile bike leg, and her cousin Stephanie did the 5k run.
The other team was her sister Katy swimming, her sister Jenny biking, and brother in law Ben doing the run.
It was a lot of fun and a perfect day to be outside.
And no, you don't have to check, Emily's swim split was quite a bit better than mine.
Anna cheering on the runners.
That's me doing from be bike to the run. I like having the run last. It's like a dessert after the swimming appetizer and the bike being the main course.
Team BuSt' Em [BUd, STephanie, and EMily]
Emily did the 1/4 mile swim, her dad did the 11 mile bike leg, and her cousin Stephanie did the 5k run.
The other team was her sister Katy swimming, her sister Jenny biking, and brother in law Ben doing the run.
It was a lot of fun and a perfect day to be outside.
And no, you don't have to check, Emily's swim split was quite a bit better than mine.
Anna cheering on the runners.
That's me doing from be bike to the run. I like having the run last. It's like a dessert after the swimming appetizer and the bike being the main course.
Team BuSt' Em [BUd, STephanie, and EMily]
Saturday, June 11, 2011
Summer's Here!
Well, finally summer is makings its cameo appearance in the northland. Most of the nice days we've been at the beach at grandma & grandpa's digging in the sand or wading in the lake.
Both kids had a lot of fun at swimming lessons. One of Anna's favorite activities is floating in her life jacket.
The girls love riding on the hammock. No, not to relax, that's BORING, no they like to climb in, fall out, and swing around. They nicknamed it their 'Spider-man web'.
Laura catching her breath after climbing the spider-man web. I'm not sure how the duckie towel fits in, but somehow she makes it work.
Grandma Becky has lots of pretty irises to see. The girls climbed into the iris patch and enjoyed the pretty big flowers.
Laura exploring the irises.
How do they smell Laura?
Anna loved walking in the garden. Mostly because we usually tell her not to walk in the garden.
Happy gals.
Both kids had a lot of fun at swimming lessons. One of Anna's favorite activities is floating in her life jacket.
The girls love riding on the hammock. No, not to relax, that's BORING, no they like to climb in, fall out, and swing around. They nicknamed it their 'Spider-man web'.
Laura catching her breath after climbing the spider-man web. I'm not sure how the duckie towel fits in, but somehow she makes it work.
Grandma Becky has lots of pretty irises to see. The girls climbed into the iris patch and enjoyed the pretty big flowers.
Laura exploring the irises.
How do they smell Laura?
Anna loved walking in the garden. Mostly because we usually tell her not to walk in the garden.
Happy gals.
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Princess, Pink, and Worms
Why have there been so few blog posts? Well, we've been spending all evening outside until it gets dark wearing out the kids.
Laura loves her Princesses. Every day she is someone else, on this day, she was Rapunzel.
Anna loves to have her hair 'pretties' in her hair. Keeps the darn stuff from getting in her eyes while she is digging for worms.
Laura is always around in case someone is sick. Keep in mind, she's still a princess doctor, hence the tutu!
The kids love to have picnic lunches and dinners in the back yard. I don't mind either, since the crumbs and spills seem to clean themselves.
Both girls planted flower gardens this year. Here's Laura's. She was a little more gentle transplanting the flowers. Anna, well she is a little more aggressive and planted the roots and stems in different spots for a couple of her flowers. But, some survived and she's been picking them.
Anna loves freedom. Having free reign of the backyard without boundaries (besides that pesky fence) is her dream.
This past weekend we took the girls to the Pinkalicious play. It rained on the way there, so we even brought pink umbrellas.
The girl cousins came to, so it was pink everywhere. Being that I lost my 'man-card' about the time the 2nd girl came (ok, well before that), I was fine with being around so much pink. And as much as they like pink, the are equally happy digging through dirt looking for worms, so I take comfort in that.
Laura loves her Princesses. Every day she is someone else, on this day, she was Rapunzel.
Anna loves to have her hair 'pretties' in her hair. Keeps the darn stuff from getting in her eyes while she is digging for worms.
Laura is always around in case someone is sick. Keep in mind, she's still a princess doctor, hence the tutu!
The kids love to have picnic lunches and dinners in the back yard. I don't mind either, since the crumbs and spills seem to clean themselves.
Both girls planted flower gardens this year. Here's Laura's. She was a little more gentle transplanting the flowers. Anna, well she is a little more aggressive and planted the roots and stems in different spots for a couple of her flowers. But, some survived and she's been picking them.
Anna loves freedom. Having free reign of the backyard without boundaries (besides that pesky fence) is her dream.
This past weekend we took the girls to the Pinkalicious play. It rained on the way there, so we even brought pink umbrellas.
The girl cousins came to, so it was pink everywhere. Being that I lost my 'man-card' about the time the 2nd girl came (ok, well before that), I was fine with being around so much pink. And as much as they like pink, the are equally happy digging through dirt looking for worms, so I take comfort in that.
Saturday, April 30, 2011
Hoppy Easter 2011
The girls really got into Easter this year, with making eggs, bunny ears, and 3 different egg hunts.
Laura knew right away when she woke up that there were some Easter baskets to find.
Mmm. Chocolate bunny. Or so we thought. She took one bite and said "I dono like it". then I read the box and the Easter bunny brought us 'Chocolate Flavored Candy' which is certainly not up to Anna's high quality standards.
After much searching, Laura found it.
Easter can be a big exciting day, so you have to be properly prepared. A good Yoga session to start the day helps. Here's the runner pose.
Downward dog
All stretched out, ready for the day.
Of the the prized possessions in the Easter basket were little bubble machines.
They made a ton of bubbles.
Grandma Becky and Grandpa Bud hosted an Easter Egg hunt. By this time the kiddos were old pros at the egg hunt.
Anna insists she to the same as the big kids.
Even if she can barely carry the bag.
Laura was determined to find as many eggs as she could.
She got a bagful too.
Ah, the Easter loot.
Laura knew right away when she woke up that there were some Easter baskets to find.
Mmm. Chocolate bunny. Or so we thought. She took one bite and said "I dono like it". then I read the box and the Easter bunny brought us 'Chocolate Flavored Candy' which is certainly not up to Anna's high quality standards.
After much searching, Laura found it.
Easter can be a big exciting day, so you have to be properly prepared. A good Yoga session to start the day helps. Here's the runner pose.
Downward dog
All stretched out, ready for the day.
Of the the prized possessions in the Easter basket were little bubble machines.
They made a ton of bubbles.
Grandma Becky and Grandpa Bud hosted an Easter Egg hunt. By this time the kiddos were old pros at the egg hunt.
Anna insists she to the same as the big kids.
Even if she can barely carry the bag.
Laura was determined to find as many eggs as she could.
She got a bagful too.
Ah, the Easter loot.
Monday, April 18, 2011
Cinderella
Last week, Laura and her preschool put on a production of 'Cinderella'. It was fitting that our little princess Laura played Cinderella. She had a lot of fun, and even practiced a few lines at home "But I WANT to go to the ball!!!!"
Laura passing out her autograph.
The mighty castle.
Notice the costume change as now she is at the ball.
Anna is getting more & more independent. Fiercely. Here she demanded to dress herself. She chose a swimming suit and rainbow leggings. Later in the day she militantly demanded that I not put her in a diaper. She said she was a big girl now and would be using the potty. And she did! Only a couple accidents for the rest of the weekend.
Laura showing off some Easter eggs she dyed. Anna ate hers instead of dying it.
Laura passing out her autograph.
The mighty castle.
Notice the costume change as now she is at the ball.
Anna is getting more & more independent. Fiercely. Here she demanded to dress herself. She chose a swimming suit and rainbow leggings. Later in the day she militantly demanded that I not put her in a diaper. She said she was a big girl now and would be using the potty. And she did! Only a couple accidents for the rest of the weekend.
Laura showing off some Easter eggs she dyed. Anna ate hers instead of dying it.
Saturday, April 2, 2011
Springtime is in the air
Well, FINALLY, spring is in the air. We were able to visit the baby farm animals at the zoo in the morning, and go to the park in the afternoon. The kids were a happy pair.
These kids actually LIKE to be brushed.
Ahh, back on the swings. They were in their element.
Anna getting ready to go down the slide after she crossed Laura's "Troll Bridge"
Down the slide she goes... Notice the little daredevil in the background.
As part Spring's arrival, we had a hot dog picnic in the living room to celebrate the Minnesota Twins' opening game. Thisis the ONE day a year that dad permits the kids to eat in front of the TV. Of course the game was not a strong performance by the good guys, but the kids had a lot of fun.
This morning Anna insisted on moving her learning tower in front of the sink. I didn't see the harm in it, and she quickly began to do the dishes. THIS IS A GREAT DAY. Pretty soon I can have my little servants doing all sorts of chores. Notice the attention to detail, I can see our dishes will be sparkling and the whites will never be whiter once Anna takes over.
The kids back in the park... A happy day.
These kids actually LIKE to be brushed.
Ahh, back on the swings. They were in their element.
Anna getting ready to go down the slide after she crossed Laura's "Troll Bridge"
Down the slide she goes... Notice the little daredevil in the background.
As part Spring's arrival, we had a hot dog picnic in the living room to celebrate the Minnesota Twins' opening game. Thisis the ONE day a year that dad permits the kids to eat in front of the TV. Of course the game was not a strong performance by the good guys, but the kids had a lot of fun.
This morning Anna insisted on moving her learning tower in front of the sink. I didn't see the harm in it, and she quickly began to do the dishes. THIS IS A GREAT DAY. Pretty soon I can have my little servants doing all sorts of chores. Notice the attention to detail, I can see our dishes will be sparkling and the whites will never be whiter once Anna takes over.
The kids back in the park... A happy day.
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