Four Jingle Bells

We went on a trip to Mall of America for our summer trip since we're hanging around Iowa for the summer.  It was so fun. And overpriced so one time is good!  We tricked William into going on some roller coasters and he made it through.  I hate roller coasters so I always have my kids go on them so they won't be scared of them like I am. Blake went on the spongebob one, which was terrifying. We found the Oscar Meyer weiner truck parked outside Ikea, which was super exciting. We went to Minnehaha falls in Minneapolis. It was beautiful!! Fun that it is in the middle of the city. There was an area to wade that we played in for a long time. The kids could have stayed forever! We crossed the Misssissippi River on foot for the first time.  It was cool to be out by all the old buildings in St. Paul. We went to a free zoo in Minneapolis . The kids loved this almost more than the amusem...

We got a bunch of cherries from Myra. Brooke made this cool track circle. The kids made us an anniversary dinner.  It was delicious!  Hailey grilled chicken. I haven't even done that. It gave me the courage to make grilled chicken. 15 years down and it doesn't even feel like it.   Happy fathers day to Blake!  We brought him breakfast in bed and gifts. The kids get so excited. Blake is such a great dad. Always jumping in being silly and funny. Our grandparents funeral programs. We kept them on the fridge for quite awhile. The kids had a sleepover one night. William pooped out early. William wasn't feeling well one day so we set him up with Ice Cream Bear on the couch. He felt pretty bad for a few days. Luckily, he has a lot of people who want to love on him. Brooke is our hanging monkey. Mossy rocks. I love moss! Brooke always finds treasures when we go on walks. Hailey had her first year at girl's ...