Pool fun

Well, it's the first day of summer vacation (even though it's still May and summer technically hasn't started yet). It has been so warm this last week, May has just been beautiful. Today the girls were able to enjoy the warm weather and spend some time in their kiddie pool. At about 9:30 this morning I asked Ryan to fill up the pool so the water could warm up before we went outside to use it. Well, Brooke just couldn't wait. She had to go out right away!! So, Brooke got to play in her pool this morning while Leah watched, and then later in the day Leah got to join her. Both girls really like the water and have a lot of fun today! I am sure there will be many more hot summer days spent in the little kiddie pool!

Last Day of School!

Today is my last day of school for the year. Yeah! It has been a tough year. First, Leah interrupted the beginning of my school year by coming 2 months early. Because she was in the hospital I ended up taking extra time off and not going back to school until the beginning of December. When I returned to school I had some challenging students that were new. So, I was basically starting back to school, trying to get into the swing of things, trying to get to know a couple new students and missing my baby terribly. But, I made it! I am sure ready for the year to be over! My contract was non renewed this year, but we're hoping I get hired back and that I won't have to look for new jobs over the summer.

Ryan still has a few days left of school, I am sure he is extremely jealous!!

We are looking forward to the summer and a family of 4 this year! In June we are going to Lutsen with my side of the family and then spending a couple days in Duluth with just us and the girls. It should be a fun time. We can't wait!

Happy Birthday Grandpa!

Last night we celebrated my Grandpa Milo's 89th birthday! After work I drove down to Dan and Kelly's house for the celebration. Many relatives from my dad's side were there. It was nice to be able to join them for this, usually I can't make it because I live so far away and can't get down there during the week. But, I decided that I should be there this time!

My Grandpa was diagnosed with a brain tumor after months of tests and doctors visits. It is an unfortunate diagnosis. We have seen a decrease in the last few months in his ability to accomplish tasks that he used to have no problem doing. Not long ago he and Milly were going dancing a few days a week. He had more energy than I did!

So, it was a nice dinner and I am happy I got a chance to visit with everybody.

Happy Birthday Grandpa! I love you!

Mother's Day

I had a great Mother's Day! The girls and I (Ryan was home sick) went to the cities on Saturday. We first stopped at my parents house in Coon Rapids to see their new kitchen. What a difference! The had the whole thing redone and new flooring, it looks like a new house! Because their house was a construction site we stayed at my brother's house in Otsego. Brooke loved playing with her cousin Alida. They helped Kelly bake cookies, did some water color painting, took a bath together and attempted to sleep in the same room. After giggling for about 20 minutes straight, Brooke ended up sleeping with me!

On Mother's Day we did the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer 5k at the Mall of America. This is our 3rd year doing it and it has become a great tradition. We met my mom, cousins Barb, Jim and Judy down there too. After the walk we had lunch at Dan and Kelly's and had a great time.

Mother's Day was a wonderful day, both with spending it with family and great weather! I am so lucky!

A girl after my own heart- unfortunately

Well, Leah has been eating solids for a few weeks now. I have been trying to get her to eat her veggies...peas, squash, etc. She wants nothing to do with it. She either purses her lips or gags. Now, when I feed her pears she gets all excited and eats it all up. Hopefully, she changes her mind and will become a veggie eater, but I can't really blame her. Squash....YUCK!