mystic lake rib fest

I’ve been looking forward to the Mystic Lake Rib Fest for weeks. We went. Ate ribs. Listened to some music. A fun7/IMG_4579-768x1024.jpg)](/content/images/2014/07/IMG_4579.jpg)

como pool

Friday was $2 family fun and fitness day at Como Pool. I’ve been wanting to go, but didn’t want to pay full price when Emma will only last an hour. We haven’t been in a pool in a while. You can’t tell from this picture, but

schulze lake beach

This week we’ve been busy exploring new, fun places. Yesterday we went to Schulze Lake Beach. There is a swimming area, umbrellas on the beach and canoe, kayak and7/IMG_1955-1024x768.jpg)](/content/images/2014/07/IMG_1955.jpg) It was a little overcast, but the water was still

51 weeks

all a blur

Emma is really getting this walking thing down. It’s making it pretty difficult for me to take pictures in focus. Just as soon as I think she’s going to be still she takes off walking saying “hi hi hi”.

kitchen nightmare

There are some nights when I have no motivation to clean the kitchen after dinner. Tonight was one of those nights… Emma had a great time helping me make a mess.

smell the roses

We haven’t spent much time our back yard, so today I spread the blanket out and let Em7/IMG_4492-768x1024.jpg)](/content/images/2014/07/IMG_4492.jpg)

playing xbox with daddy

all aboard

Today we took a river cruise on the Mississippi River. It was a nice relaxing afternoon on the water.

50 weeks

visitors from florida

My parents are in town this week, so we’ve been busy showing them around Minnesota. Monday was a little chilly, so we headed to the Mall of America. Tuesday morning it was the puppet show and swings. On Tuesday afternoon we headed to the zoo. It was the first

poor sophie

She may lose an ear…