Pickin' Out Pumpkins
Northwoods has the BEST homemade donuts. So of course we couldn't pass up the opportunity to taste test them. They do not disappoint!
Sunday, October 9, 2011
Fall Tradition
We continued with our annual tradition of heading to the Northwoods Orchard in the fall this weekend. For the second year in a row we had exceptionally warm temperatures but it made for a georgeous afternoon.
Pickin' Out Pumpkins
Northwoods has the BEST homemade donuts. So of course we couldn't pass up the opportunity to taste test them. They do not disappoint!
Pickin' Out Pumpkins
Northwoods has the BEST homemade donuts. So of course we couldn't pass up the opportunity to taste test them. They do not disappoint!
Preschool 2011-2012
Peyton headed off to preschool the first week of September. He was thrilled to get back to Kingdom Kids and meet his new teacher. Although it took a lot of convincing when he found out that his teacher would not be the same as last year. He finally got it and never looked back. He is attending 3 afternoons per week. It is perfect for him and will be a great transition for a full day Kindergarten program next year.
Labor Day 2011
We were lucky enough to spend Labor Day weekend up at Craguns. Jeremy entered a contest and submitted a "memory" from our 2010 Craguns vacation. He won! Unfortunetly he ha Fantasy Football committments that weekend so Grandma DelRae and I headed up North with the boys. Being that it was the weekend before school started but head was not in it as much as I would have liked. But, we had a great time!
Smores once again were a hit for both of the boys!
Campfires and Smores were once again a HUGE hit!
The weather was pretty cool but Grandma helped the boys make an alligator in the sand. Peyton was a pretty proud artist.
It was a fun weekend. A nice end to the summer!!!
Smores once again were a hit for both of the boys!
Campfires and Smores were once again a HUGE hit!
The weather was pretty cool but Grandma helped the boys make an alligator in the sand. Peyton was a pretty proud artist.
It was a fun weekend. A nice end to the summer!!!
Sunday, September 11, 2011
Aslehoff (Asleson/ Eckhoff) 2nd Annual Craguns Vacation!
The summer seemed to fly by and before you knew it, it was the end of August and we were off to Craguns with our good friends the Asleson's for the second year! The kids were all so excited, but so were the adults. Last summer was a good time, but this summer really was a GREAT time. We are so lucky to be able to spend time with such dear friends and watch our kids develop stronger relationships.
We left Rochester and headed towards Brainerd. About 2 hours into the 3.5 hour trip we decided to stop for a bite to eat. After we finished eating we noticed Landon had a red and "goopy" eye. I knew it was pink eye so we found the nearest minute clinic. Our suspisions were confirmed and we were lucky to see a doctor, get the prescription filled and get back on the road within an hour!
When we arrived the kids were thrilled to be out of the car and to be at "the cabin."
The following collages of pictures are just a snidbit of the fun we head.
We spent a TON of time playing in the sand. The kids seemed to find new things to do everyday in it. It was very nice to have 4 children who you didn't have to worry about eating the sand. Last year Landon consumed his fair share.
We also spent a good part of the week in the water. The cabin we rent is right on the beach and right across the street from the pool. It is a child's paradise. We also rented a pontoon for part of the week ( we have decided this might be our next large investment). It was wonderful. The kids jumped from the pontoon into the lake and we had some great rides.
The pool was also a big hit and the most popular word that you heard while the Aslehoffs were there was "Cannonball."
The kids also had a great time fishing from the dock. Landon just LOVED the fish and Peyton loved to catch them.
We also spent one day being official tourists. We headed into the adorable town of Nisswa and checked out the local History Center. Across the stree they had a wooden play train and a retired train engine. The kids loved it all. The adults loved the pizza place we stopped at afterwards. We also got a chance to take everyone on a horse drawn carriage ride. It was a great daytrip.
Each and everynight we ended the day with a campfire. I have never consumed more Smores in my life but each and every night they were more delicious. It was a hi-light of each day.
We had a great family vacation and we cannot wait until next year!
Nothing says great vacation than this...
We left Rochester and headed towards Brainerd. About 2 hours into the 3.5 hour trip we decided to stop for a bite to eat. After we finished eating we noticed Landon had a red and "goopy" eye. I knew it was pink eye so we found the nearest minute clinic. Our suspisions were confirmed and we were lucky to see a doctor, get the prescription filled and get back on the road within an hour!
When we arrived the kids were thrilled to be out of the car and to be at "the cabin."
The following collages of pictures are just a snidbit of the fun we head.
We spent a TON of time playing in the sand. The kids seemed to find new things to do everyday in it. It was very nice to have 4 children who you didn't have to worry about eating the sand. Last year Landon consumed his fair share.
We also spent a good part of the week in the water. The cabin we rent is right on the beach and right across the street from the pool. It is a child's paradise. We also rented a pontoon for part of the week ( we have decided this might be our next large investment). It was wonderful. The kids jumped from the pontoon into the lake and we had some great rides.
The pool was also a big hit and the most popular word that you heard while the Aslehoffs were there was "Cannonball."
The kids also had a great time fishing from the dock. Landon just LOVED the fish and Peyton loved to catch them.
We also spent one day being official tourists. We headed into the adorable town of Nisswa and checked out the local History Center. Across the stree they had a wooden play train and a retired train engine. The kids loved it all. The adults loved the pizza place we stopped at afterwards. We also got a chance to take everyone on a horse drawn carriage ride. It was a great daytrip.
Each and everynight we ended the day with a campfire. I have never consumed more Smores in my life but each and every night they were more delicious. It was a hi-light of each day.
We had a great family vacation and we cannot wait until next year!
Nothing says great vacation than this...
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Somedays...
I have to remind myself that in a few years I will beg for him to let me hold him. For right now this is his all too familiar "begging" face.
Fair Time 2011
We once again headed out to the Olmsted County Fair this summer. Like always there was a ton of delicious fried food, lots of (stinky) animals, some great rides and some scary looking Carnies.
We took full advantage of a Thursday late afternoon thunderstorm and headed out just as it stopped raining. It was a great time to go. The crowd was at a minimum when we arrived. Here are some of the hi-lights!
Boy in a Ball: Peyton begged to go in the life size blow up ball. I was pretty aprehensive at first but after I watched for a while and the trusty carnival worker assured me that there was enough air to last for 3 hours I said "why not?"
Animals: The boys loved seeing all of the farm animals that were at the fair. They had a new exhibit this year that featured newborn farm animal. Literally, there was a cow giving birth as we walked through the barn. We didn't stick around too long for that one because a certain 4 year old had a lot of questions that I wasn't ready to tackle that night. We did get to see 2 hour old piglets, 1 day old goats, and many newborn chicks. Landon was in love.
Peyton got to try his hand at milking a cow.
Landon was getting up close and personal with the sheep (while some children pet the animals, Landon chooses to give them a kiss.)
Rides: Wow, rides a much more expensive when there are two children riding. We blew through our tickets in no time and that certain 4 year old was not pleased that he didn't get to go on all the rides he wanted to. We rode a few rides as a family and then Peyton got to go by himself on a few.
(one day they will all look at the camera, as for now this is as good as it gets)
Ferris Wheel
Once again we had a perfect night at the fair.
We took full advantage of a Thursday late afternoon thunderstorm and headed out just as it stopped raining. It was a great time to go. The crowd was at a minimum when we arrived. Here are some of the hi-lights!
Boy in a Ball: Peyton begged to go in the life size blow up ball. I was pretty aprehensive at first but after I watched for a while and the trusty carnival worker assured me that there was enough air to last for 3 hours I said "why not?"
Animals: The boys loved seeing all of the farm animals that were at the fair. They had a new exhibit this year that featured newborn farm animal. Literally, there was a cow giving birth as we walked through the barn. We didn't stick around too long for that one because a certain 4 year old had a lot of questions that I wasn't ready to tackle that night. We did get to see 2 hour old piglets, 1 day old goats, and many newborn chicks. Landon was in love.
Peyton got to try his hand at milking a cow.
Landon was getting up close and personal with the sheep (while some children pet the animals, Landon chooses to give them a kiss.)
Rides: Wow, rides a much more expensive when there are two children riding. We blew through our tickets in no time and that certain 4 year old was not pleased that he didn't get to go on all the rides he wanted to. We rode a few rides as a family and then Peyton got to go by himself on a few.
(one day they will all look at the camera, as for now this is as good as it gets)
Ferris Wheel
Once again we had a perfect night at the fair.
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