Oh what fun it is to get pictures of the oldest two that stand and sit and do
everything they are asked the first time. It took like two minutes to get ten pictures, 
then we threw in the little ones. Bless the photographers soul, best yet is we are coming back next week...
We had quite the collection of costumes this year...It was funny to watch the alien and vampire run to the door with the pink princess. 
The weather was great and the kids had an awesome time, even three full size candy bars WOW. I think we have enough chocolate to last us until next year.
I have been trying to get Hudson to agree to a haircut for weeks now. Then he found out they were going to have crazy hair day and we struck a deal. I would wait until after his party, if he wouldn't complain about the haircut.
Ridge has found a new fun way to prolong our bed time routine. It is called climb in bed with sister and refuse to get out. He loves feeling like a big boy in her bed. He also has learned to fake snore. I might believe it if his eyes weren't open!!!
When we heard the circus was coming to town, we couldn't help be a little curious. 
I had never been to a circus and with the online deal it was affordable to take everyone. I must say it was interesting. 
The prices were out of sight from the popcorn $7 a bag to an elephant ride for $10. Needless to say we held out for no extras and Ridge got to see a real live elephant. 
All in all a good deal. There was a very limber girl who shot a bow and arrow with her feet and popped a balloon, now that is talent. I don't think we'll be in a hurry to see it again.
The kids see those ads on TV for the baby can read program and they think I should order it for Ridge. 
Seems he already has it down to me! When he noticed I was taking his picture, he decided to blow me a giant raspberry. I can't help notice that attitude starts young around here.
I should have taken this picture sooner, here they are hard to see. But, it seems Ridge has chicken pox. No wondered he has been so cranky. Thank goodness he was vaccinated so he only got about 150 pox. 
I had a girl in my church class that came down with them at the same time (I think she shared the love) and at 16 she is covered. On top of that Hudson got swimmers ear from our great trip to Bear Lake and this week isn't as great as the last...Oh well I know it can always get worse, so I must count my blessings!! 
We took some family and went camping to Bear Lake and all I have to say is F.U.N.!!!!! It 
was so fun to stay. I was so worried about multiple days in the sweltering heat, but it was awesome. We reserved a 
"huge" group site that I have been paranoid about for five months, but it turned out awesome. The only 
"drawback" were the lizards, which turned out to be the delight of the kids when we were in camp. 
We ended the trip with a tour through Minetonka which Ridge required me to carry him through the whole cave. 
I tried to pass him off to Mitch, but he was not having it. Oh, well how can you not love a face like that, and I got extra cardio especially on the stairway to heaven.
I think this picture says it all...What a great summer!!!
I knew this was going to be a tough photo shoot, but man...
First, I got the trainee, for a 15 month old not a good idea. Second, the man training her, Ridge hated (I think he has a good judge of character the guy was a jerk). Third, he's Ridge who in case you haven't noticed does not stop moving for anything and I mean anything (don't even get me started on diaper changes and slippery bathtubs). All in all we ended up with a couple of cute pictures for the wall and a lot of memories of the not so frame able ones.
Man, oh man!!! Did we have the best time EVER!!! My family informed me, we will be going 
back again and soon...I'm so glad that everything turned out so nice, especially the weather. 
There 
was too much to do that we couldn't fit it all in. All of the kids played on the beach. The oldest three became junior rangers, and caught fish. All of the roads and even some trails are paved so the kids went crazy riding their bikes. The boys rode on a tube behind the boat, and Hudson "tried" to wake board. I guess 52 degree water is not too much of a deterrent. We even found a snowman to pose with.
This is Hudson's idea of a GOOD time. Boy does he love to read... 
My sister tied the knot in a beautiful outside ceremony. The four straight days of rain that week had us all nervous,
We bought a new camper in December and have vowed to use it a LOT. So far we are making good on our efforts. 
Ridge's first popsicle...I think he likes it!!
Given that Hudson read all 7 Harry Potter books in the last six months, I felt like a 
Harry Potter cake was fitting for his birthday, He had his cousins over and the weather was amazingly nice to play 
outside, just a LITTLE windy...
It's spring and the wind has been great for flying. The kids got kites for Easter and the fly so much better than the home
made version we were trying to fly a few weeks ago. Go kids!!!
