Nature Walk?

Todd took Veda on her first golf outing last weekend. It was a three par course and they walked it. After the 4th hole she decided she was tired... until Todd told her it was a nature walk and then she loved the next 5 holes. Predictable.

Minneapolis Parks

I can not tell you how awesome the parks are here. They are everywhere and they are clean and have something for everyone. I can't wait until the wading pools open. Almost every neighborhood park has its own wading pool and there are at least three within walking distance of our house.

Update: So two days after writing this post Todd showed me a USA Today poll that just came out ranking Minneapolis as having the best parks system in the US. I knew it couldn't just be me. This place rocks!

Cookout!

It's hard to believe we went from 4 inches of snow on May 3rd to blazing hot May afternoons a week later. Our backyard gets hot hot hot. Here the girls are with their friends Will and Amelia.

Tiny People

These two have started playing together. At least for a few minutes before someone gets hurt - usually Winston. They actually got into the basket on their own and they were pretty proud of themselves.

Kindergarten Round-up

Veda and I spent a morning at her new school. I filled out paperwork for an hour while Veda got to ride on a school bus and play with her new classmates. Wasn't our first choice of schools in the Minneapolis lottery system but I think we are going to like it here.

Filthy Mess

We've been doing a lot of projects in the yard. I finally gave up on trying to keep Winston out of the mud. He has probably eaten a full pound of dirt in the last day or two. Judging by the color of his diapers it must be packed with Iron.

See ya Fraser

Veda had her last day of preschool on Friday and we celebrated with her class at a picnic. These are her friends Hadley and Elsie. She started a marathon of summer camps today. First up - Fairytale Camp and they explored Jack and the Bean Stalk.

 

Soccer Stars!

Veda's last day with her buddies Will and Ava. The coach had the parents play against the kids and it got a little competitive;)

Front row seats

You never know what excitement you might find just walking down the street. The kids would have sat here all day.

Lovin' Aunt Kel

Veda loves her Aunt Kel. She is constantly telling me about the secret girls weekends that she and Kel are going to have in Madison. They are going to "get their nails done and snuggle" - but she told me not to tell anyone.

Catchin' Dinner

Thanks to the girls (and Papi;) we have brought home fish last few visits to the lake. Todd tried a new batter using pancake mix and lager - awesome! We had some of the best fish tacos I've ever had this week.

Bowling!

We were looking for a little rainy day fun when we were at the lake last week. Turns out 3 is not too young to bowl. Even the 16 month old knocked down more pins than Mom;)