'Hoppy' Halloween!!

Soon to be a big sister!

Brynn has lots to teach her new little brother or sister. So last weekend she thought she'd brush up on her petting zoo skills. I think she knows how to pet the animals and ride the ponies just fine. And you know what? She's even mastered sleeping in her big girl bed quite well!

Sleep Solution Needed

You see this face? It's the face of a defiant 2 year old.


We seem to be getting this look a lot lately - especially at bed time. Brynn recently went from sleeping in a crib to her very own big girl bed. My have times changed! No longer can I just rock her for a few minutes and lay her down for a peaceful nights sleep. Now the tide has turned and she refuses to stay in bed and will not allow mommy to leave the room until she falls asleep! Bedtime routines now take a couple of hours and I'm feeling neglected of any time for me. So far, the verdict is that I need to play tough and leave the room only to come in to tuck her in again without saying a word. Hopefully this works, I want my sleeping angel back!




Sweet dreams!

Our voyage to Fertile, MN in a 9 passenger van

Nick's dad is originally from the small town of Fertile, MN. Located near the White Earth Indian reservation, the land is very beautiful. It was fun to see where Dean grew up and to meet relatives who were very hospitable with lots of homemade desserts! The little cousins had a blast swimming together and playing about.

Phillips Technology Solutions

I went in for a routine ultrasound not realizing that I would walk out having seen our baby via 3D and 4D imaging! It's like you could reach out and touch him/her! And no, we're still not finding out the sex.

Our first really hot summer day!

Just west of the Cities, in the quaint town of Waconia, the Nephew clan celebrated a really hot humid day. What fun the kids had bouncing in the bouncy house and swimming in the kiddy pool. Nephew reunions are always a good time, but the weather this year made for a very memorable occasion.