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.