Haircut

Brody needed a haircut so we got the job done today. Seems like you bring home a kid that's 6 months older!

Playdate

 

We had a playdate at the Johnson's tonight. We were a little behind getting Hudson his birthday present! Grandma came along because she got a new lens for her camera today and she wanted to see if it worked.

 

The kids really played good together. Pax and Bren had a little time together in Pax's crib - mostly jumping and laughing, but this was a little hug.

 

The big boys played in Hudsy's room and they wanted everyone out. This was their "Smile, and I will leave" faces.  They were reading books together - so cute!

The Zoo

 

We took our annual "Meredith" family trip to the zoo on Monday. There were 17 of us! That's a lot to stick together, but we managed to most of the day.

 

Five of the eight kids - missing Henry, and Dylan and Chunmie's Nathan and his friend.

 

Fun in the goat pen. They soon had the mean one that knocked Brenley down pegged, and stayed away from that one.

 

It was a great day to see everything. Got a little warm, but nothing like last week!

 

On the monorail.

 

Two tired kids - Brody didn't even make Cedar Avenue before he was out. He was a great age for it this year!

Monster Trucks...

Ryan took Brody to St. Peter Friday night where they had a monster truck show. They didn't get home until 11pm and Brody hasn't stopped talking about it yet! Stories of a lady on fire, 4 big trucks that jumped over cars and went in the mud! Sounds like they had a good time! He even put his "Car Cars" away for awhile to play monster trucks. Sorry for the pictures, using a cheap point and shoot while Nate and Heidi have our camera and Ryan took them:)

Seaworthy?

 

We took the Sea Monster to Loon Lake today to make sure it is ready to go to Winnie in a few weeks. Brenley wasn't to sure about it at first.

 

Brody loved every minute!

 

"I'm the King of the World!"

 

When she got a turn to drive, she liked it much better.

Dentist

 

Brody had his first first visit to the dentist and got an A+ on his dental report card! The dental hygienist counted (20 teeth) cleaned and flossed his teeth. She said he was the most cooperative first timer they have ever had. Then the dentist came and said his teeth look wonderful. A little close together which may cause problems when he gets his permanent teeth but for now everything looks great!

Bavarian Blast Parade

 

People have been saying that Brody is looking more and more like Ryan. Sometimes I can see it!

 

Brenley is sporting her first real ponytail. It's pretty long in the back, but a lot of the side pieces don't quite make it!

Despite the near 100 degree temperatures on Sunday, we took in the parade in New Ulm. It wasn't too bad in the shade with a little breeze, but at one point the breeze died down, and it was HOT!