Track Meet

So far we've attended one track meet this summer! Ella was thrilled because she won 3rd place in both the 100 meter and 200 meter races. She's pretty fast!

To say James didn't enjoy the races is kind of an understatment. He took a huge wipe out (just as I was snapping a pic of him) during his first race and it took several days to get all the black gravel out of his knees. He did recover enough to do the long jump later in the evening and he ended the night with a smile on his sweet little face.

Claranna raced in the "2 and under" group. She wasn't very fast and she seemed to think all the people lined along the edge of the track were there just to admire her and send some smiles her way. All in all, it was a great summer evening of family fun!

Fair Fun

Mark's work picnic was held at a nearby county fair last weekend. We all had a super time eating yummy fair food, seeing the exhibits and going on rides on a warm and sunny afternoon. Claranna was a huge fan of the merry-go-round, baby chicks and cotton candy. When we were looking at the baby chicks, she just plopped herself right on the ground so she could be nice and close to them. James enjoyed the dragon mini coaster, the big slide and especially the mini donuts. Ella loved going on the more grown-up rides. She is definitely a thrill seeker and made the most of the fair even though she wasn't feeling the best. Enjoy the pics!

Friends!

Jen, Jenny & Me

Last Monday evening we took a quick trip to the Twin Cities to hang out with a few great friends from college days. Jen was in town from Colorado, so we met her and Jenny, Shane, Kate & Devin for dinner and some time outside on a beautiful Minnesota evening.

Here's some little kid cuteness:

Jen & Me


Claranna giving Devin some love!

Jen & Claranna

The whole bunch of us!

As our evening was ending, we found a spot near the Minneapolis airport where we could watch the plans land. They flew right over us and the kids, big & little, thought it was pretty neat!

Growing Boy

As we're getting ready to go outside to play with the neighbors, James says, "But, Mom, I still need to have my third breakfast!" I guess our little guy is going through a growth spurt!

Happy 4th of July!