Lordy, Lordy look who's 40.....

Happy 40th Birthday Dave!

Carver County Fair!!

County Fair 2009

August 4-9th was the Carver County Fair in Waconia. We have been looking forward to it all summer long. The kids worked so hard on their projects and with their animals to prepare for it. For 5 days we spent hours each day at the fair. By our own choice! (yes, we are fair junkies). We looked at exhibits, ate fair food, cared for animals, worked in the 4-H Foodstand, went to the demo derby and so much more. All 5 of us entered in different competitions and all 5 of us earned ribbons....even Dave! It really was a wonderful week. We can't wait for next year. Hope you enjoy our slideshow of the fun we had.

Miss Me?

Ok, Ok....I know, I know. It's been a while since I've blogged. Too long. Summer and it's activities have kept us busy. It's hard to blog when you are outside all the time. I completed many posts today. Be sure to look back on this blog to see what we've been up to. Hope you enjoy and I promise I won't disappear for so long next time.

Getting ready for the fair

County fair is quickly approaching. Lauren & Benjamin have been working hard on their projects. They have both decided to show a llama and a chicken this year along with an assortment of other projects. It will be exciting to see them in action at the Carver County Fair. The fun begins August 4th.

Lauren playing the piano at Performing Arts judging


Cutting out the pattern for her skirt she is making

Benjamin getting ready to make bread in a bag

Benjamin's Llama

Summer vacation

Last week we spent a few days on vacation. We started off the trip with a stop at Itasca State Park where the kids got to walk across the Headwaters of the Mississippi River. Next we went to a friends' cabin on Lake Lizzie near Pelican Rapids.

Twins Game

On Sunday, we all went to the Twins game. After the game they let all the kids run the bases. A few pictures from that experience.

In centerfield


Batter up!

Running the bases

On the Twins logo behind home plate

4th of July

4th of July Fun. We spent the morning at the parade in Delano. Then in the afternoon we went to a gathering at the Larson Farm complete with fireworks. We caught the big fireworks show in Waconia by sitting in the Target parking lot. Which was a great place to see them.

Mom & Noah

(firetruck sirens were too loud for him)

Lauren

Benjamin