The 3 Amigos at the Zoo

First, these are the other 3 amigos - Trevor, Kathryn, and Ryan. They live across the street and play with us almost every evening April - October.

The original 3 - Chase, Ryan, and Anthony.

We had a playdate at the zoo today with Tony and Chase Agans. Ryan was in 7th heaven. Tony is only 3 months older than Ryan, and they are good buddies. We took a picnic lunch, and Rachel and I got lots of chatting done. We went to the park afterwards. It was a very good time. Ryan should be tired. Before that we went to Little Ninjas class and to the cupcake bakery. Then after that he played out in the backyard for about another 4.5 hours.

Garden Notes 4/10/2010

This is just for me so I remember; it's probably boring to the rest of you.

The pretty white flowers blooming in my big bed are Arabis Caucasica 'Snowcap'.

The Bergenia (below) is blooming in my back garden. I have been waiting 2 years for it to bloom and it final has! Either that or I missed it before.

The pale yellow tulips are blooming in the triangle too, and so are the daffodils. My new french tulips are getting ready to bloom in the front. I can't remember what color I bought so it will be a surprise.

Misc March Pictures

Ryan and his friend Kathryn.

All wet from 5 trips on the log ride at Mall of America.

Posing in his new shirt (the other one was too wet to walk around in).

Flying in the hotel room.

Spring?

I can't believe how long it has been since I posted anything here. I looked and I really haven't taken many pictures this winter. The snow has melted enough that I can see my daffodils are up 2 inches!

I have been off work since Thursday (Todd had a stomach virus), so I have been keeping Ryan busy. We went to the zoo, took the cans back, he rode his bike around Gray's Lake while I walked (2 miles!), we played with the Fitzpatricks, we went to Little Ninjas, we went to the libraries, and visited Gary and Ann next door. He has another playdate with the Fitzpatricks today. We are debating whether Kids Fest is too crowded or not.

I also baked 6 pounds of chicken breast last night. Now I need to get it all cut up and vacuum sealed. It should make for some easy meals.

I have been using my ellipitical machine everyday and after that and our jaunt at Gray's Lake I was soooooooo sore I could barely walk.

Misc.

All dressed up with no where to go.

This is how we entertain ourselves on a Saturday night at my house.

Don't be fooled by Santa Claus. This picture was taken February 19th. Look how big our snow pile is at the end of the driveway!

Dull

I am so excited that it is sunny outside today! Finally. Not that you can really play out there, but still it is not gray.

Things are pretty dull around here. We all have cabin fever. Yesterday we went to Jumping Jacks just to get out of the house, and Friday Ryan and I made our regular jaunt to the mall to go to the library and playground. I feel so bad that Ryan never has anyone to play with, but there's not a lot I can do about that right now. He is watching to much tv, but playing a lot also.

Todd is still sore and black and blue from his hernia surgery. Hopefully he will be feeling better this week.

I am just doing the usual routine and trying to use my elliptical machine and lose some weight. It's so easy to put it on and so hard to take it off. I cannot wait for gardening season to begin!

My Engineer

A Visit from Santa

Blues Brother

Christmas Program

Well I am frustrated. Ryan actually did sing and do the motions at his program, but of course I can't get that video to upload...I can only get the one where he just stands there!

I also had to throw in a picture of our awesome real Christmas tree and of course, doesn't everyone have a pirate lurking around their tree? His pirate shirt is made out of old t-shirts at his direction so it would look like one of the Disney pirates.

Christmas Program 2

Ryan's Christmas Program

Snow

Ryan and I enjoyed playing in the snow (15") on Saturday. I don't have snow pants though and was a little cold. Then we came in and made snow ice cream. Todd just sat inside and watched out the window. He opened the door and I shot a snowball right between his legs into the dining room!

November

Living history Farms

Pure Joy at the State Fair

This year was the first year that Ryan rode the rides at the Fair. He was sooo happy. This is what life is about.

State Fair and Other Summer Pics

Ryan is in the red helicopter. I teared up when I saw him so high in the air.

I thought this cloud was strange looking. It was a cool, beautiful evening with no rain.

The Cyclist