Vacation Bible School!

The kids are ready for singing in their final performance of camp.

Kelsey's favorite counselor, Vera, who is from Australia and has the accent to match!

We took the vacation bible school experience by having (2) counselors stay at our house Sunday - Thursday during the camp. All 3 kids loved the experience of having Casey and Kyle at our house and they thoroughly enjoyed the camp and learned some great songs.

Kelsey saw me recording this clip. Gave the "thumbs up".

Fun at the Zoo

Always a fun exhibit, the family took in the Sparky the Seal show on Father's Day. It was a nice day, pleasant weather, overall a very nice trip. Visiting the Como and Minnesota Zoo's are always a favorite.

Keaton trying on his fireman boots.

The kids enjoy the Africa exhibit at the MN Zoo with Aunt Connie

Kelsey isn't so sure about the giraffe.

Kelsey and Kayleigh both took advantage of the free face painting

for the opening weekend of the African exhibit.

WHOA! The giraffe loved that wheat cracker!

Working on the jump shot

Keaton's taking a keen interest in basketball and now uses the outdoor hoop at it's lowest level. He's a pretty good shot.

Our Little Artist

Kelsey had her artwork chosen as one of 3-4 at Jefferson Elementary to be framed and posted around the school. At the conclusion of a month, all area artists that were chosen were included in a special event at the local Paradise Theater for the Performing arts. Here is Kelsey by her artwork at the exclusive "artists only" pre-viewing.

New Hairdo!

At Jefferson Elementary, the kids have a "wacky hair day". Kayleigh's hairdo was quite "interesting" and incorporated an empty water bottle inside. Kelsey, had lots, and lots of pig tails!

Christmas time is coming

The kids love decorating when Christmas draws near. They also enjoy a trip to Donahue's Greenhouse, very well known for their poinsettia's.

Keaton hides in the wreaths.

Kelsey thought the purple poinsettia's were the prettiest. She herself is one fair flower.

Fall fun!

Keaton had a great first birthday party where his friends from school were invited. He had a pinata, made pizzas, and ate ice cream and cake. Lots of fun.

Kayleigh enjoys the fall leaves, and jumping into the pile!

Back to school! A new day.

Keaton arrives at Kid's at First. He was very excited although a little nervous at the very beginning. He has quickly adapted and is doing quite well, especially with meeting new friends. He loves Webkinz, and has named some after his teacher's and classmates.

At this point, the kids love school. Kayleigh entered the 3rd grade, Kelsey the 1st, and Keaton started pre-Kindergarten at Kids at First, a program by the local First English Lutheran Church. They all are doing very well with testing and make mom and dad proud.

Labor Day Fun

Keaton had fun writing his name on the sand at the beach.

It was windy on the way back, but we stopped to visit Paul Bunyon at the Brainerd Chamber of Commerce visitor center.

In a last hurrah before school, the family went to Breezy Point resort in Brainerd, MN. It's a nice resort, lots of sand and sun, and we all went golfing. Very nice weather.