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Wednesday, June 24, 2009

POOL PARTY


We had so much fun at the pool on Monday, we went back on Tuesday with friends. Some storms came and we had to leave early- but we were there for about an hour and the kids had fun. Plus we ate McDonalds for lunch before swimming so it was a big day. Brody and Brogan are about 4 months apart and they are finally starting to look the same age. It was fun to watch them play together and we already talked about setting up another playdate.

KIDDIE POOL


My mom and I took Brody to the pool on Monday afternoon. I wanted to check it out before we made plans to meet other kids there, just to make sure Brody liked it, and he LOVED it! The slide was his favorite but he always enjoyed flirting with the lifeguard and talking to everyone else who was there. He is getting good with his flirting. He charmed the waitress at Happy Joe's so much she brought him a toy!

Monday, June 22, 2009

MORE DUCK DAYS


Saturday brought more time in Lake Crystal at Duck Days. They had turtle races, a petting zoo and games for the kids. Brody thought the petting zoo was B.S. cause they wouldn't let him in the goat pen like they did at the zoo. He did enjoy his pony ride and I had to run along side of him to keep up. He rode one-handed, just like a real cowboy!

DUCK DAYS PARADE


On Friday we went to the annual Duck Days Parade. We go to Taid's to eat supper (along with 50 other people, half of them I swear I didn't know!) and then watch the parade go right by his house. Brody did very good, considering the parade was about 2 hours long. He didn't sit in his chair very long- so it was surprising we caught a picture of him sitting in Everett's chair. He did enjoy running up and down the sidewalk. I think he was just practicing for the 4th of July Parade that he will actually get to be in! He also liked eating Grandma's Special K Bars.

Tuesday, June 16, 2009

MN ZOO

Me, mom, Brody, Mary Ellen, Marla, Lisa, Claire, Everett, Nate and Heidi all went to the Minnesota Zoo today. It really was a great day to be there. We went early enough where there was no rain, and the weather forecast kept lots of people away so it wasn't very busy. Brody has been on an animal kick lately so we knew he would enjoy himself. Here are a few pictures of his favorite things from the zoo.
Brody loved seeing the giraffes.
They were so close
to him and for a small fee
the kids got to feed them!
Their tongues were so long
when Brody was done his
entire arm was covered with
giraffe slobber!

He also really liked the farm. He got to see sheep, cows, horses, pigs, chickens and goats. Plus a tractor pulled our wagon to the farm. He kept looking for Grandpa, he thought Grandpa would be driving the tractor. The kids actually got to go in the goat pen and just run around with the goats. Brody could have stayed there all day.

We brought the wagon for the boys to ride in, but Brody preferred being out where he could see things- and riding on Uncle Nate's shoulders gave him a great view! It was a super fun day at the zoo, and I am sure we will go back again this summer.

Everett's Birthday Party



Everett turned 1 on June 11th and we had a great time celebrating with him and family on Sunday the 14th. It was a beautiful day so the kids had a blast outside. Brody helped with the presents and had fun playing with Claire, Addy, Dirk and EJ. Everett got a 4 wheeler for his birthday so now they all have one. I couldn't get a picture with Claire in it because hers goes too fast! Everett also got a new pool so we went to Marla's for a pool party that afternoon. Even though the boys didn't actually get in the water (too cold) they looked cute playing in their swim trunks. Notice on both of them, their trunks come down to their ankles!

Monday, June 15, 2009

BOOKS

Brody's new favorite thing to play with is books! I never thought the day would come where we could sit still long enough to enjoy a book, but it has! This picture is from the other night when my dad was babysitting and Brody just wanted to sit in the chair and read books. Grandpa would hand him a new one when he was ready for it.