What Is This Stuff?

What is this stuff? I'm having fun hanging out in Grandpa's yard, sitting in the grass, playing ball with Jasmine.

HMMM...I supposed I could get used to this. Its fun to grab and stick in my mouth. Is it as good for me as those brussel sprouts you make me eat?

No...I'm thinking not.

Spring has Sprung

SOOOO Happy that Spring is FINALLY here. Of course that doesn't mean too much up here in Northern Minnesota where there are still snow piles in the backyard (sure wish they would go away so we could clean up after a Jasmine filled winter!

But that does mean we get to start wearing our cute spring clothes and experiencing so many new things that we couldn't do in the winter...

Easter weekend took us to Southern Minnesota to visit the grandparents. Allie experienced quite a few firsts (and from the looks of it so did Shawn...nice shades...they fit you well!)

First Talegating Party...of course it was right after the first trip to the Channel Inn for lunch...

Our first visit from the Easter Bunny...doesn't she look like she is having so much fun in that basket?

Her first pretty Easter dress and white MaryJanes...too bad she drooled all over the front within seconds of putting it on...


This is just the first of many "firsts" as spring and summer approach. We can't wait to share them all with you! HAPPY SUNSHINE DAYS!

Good-bye Grandpa Pete

I am so proud that my little Allie got a chance to meet her Great Grandpa Pete before he passed away this past Saturday. I wish she could have known him like I did...kisses on his bald head, Saturday Band Wagon , peanuts & red licorice, and Friday nights at the Moose Lodge ("I'll have a fill-et mig-non red please"). There are so many great memories of him and I can only hope that Allie gets to spend time and know both her Grandpa's as I knew mine!

We love you and miss you Grandpa

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Just want to wish everyone a Happy St. Patrick's Day!

And we hope you have a very Happy Birthday Grandpa Stanley!

We would also like to say that we are glad you are feeling better Grandpa Dick, and are so glad you are at home now! We hope to see you soon!

Goin' Swimmin'

We took Allie for her first swim last night and I don't think she really knew what to think about the whole thing! Our friends Phil & Amber, and their two little girls Madeline & Ella are up visiting for the weekend and invited us to join them at the Edge waterpark. Allie did well, at least no crying, and even got to go down her first waterslide! We're looking forward to this summer when we can take her out swimmin' more often!

Allie LOVES Green Beans

Allie is finally starting to enjoy eating her fruits and veggies. So far, there isn't a thing we have tried that she doesn't like (except cereal...she does not like the cereal). Her favorite though, is green beans. She can't seem to get enough of them. She will grab the spoon out of my hand and try to dish up more. She cries when I have to take the spoon out of her mouth, even to get more on it. Lets hope this trend continues and she doesn't become a picky eater like her mom!

Is It Spring Yet?

Its been a crazy week weather wise. Of course part of that is because the weathermen "scare" us with "impending" storms...most of which never come. Anyways, all the rain this week really made us get spring fever. We hope it comes soon!