SURPRISE!!

We surprised the girls today with these invites that we got in the mail from Sawyer.

What could be inside??

Yeah! They were invitations to his 1st Birthday Party... and, we were going! To Florida!!

They were sooo excited!! 2 weeks until we go.

Auntie, Grandma and Grandpa couldn't wait to celebrate with the little man also!

La Crosse - Day 2

After breakfast we hit the pool until lunchtime. Then, after a late lunch, we hit the road. We decided to take the scenic route home to see what kind of adventures we could find!

Our first stop was the Lark Toy Shop and Museum in Kellogg, MN. Sophi and Signe signed us in.

We were just in time for the girls to take a spin on the hand carved carousel.

Sophi rode the loon.

Signe picked the mama bear with her cub.

We walked around for a while and then played dress-up in the store.

Next stop was a park in Lake City, MN.

Once the girls had tried out all of the equipment and gone down the slide a bunch, we headed out to find some eagles.

We were successful in spotting a few!

After one more stop at the Redwing DQ, we finally headed for home!

La Crosse - Day 1

The 4 of us headed to La Crosse, WI today for Sophi's allergy appointment. After a successful (and long) appointment with Dr. Thompson (Sophi's showing some of her battle wounds), we headed to our hotel for LOTS of swimming time!

The girls get ready to hit the pool!

Sophi jumps in.

Here we captured her in a rare pose - - - above water.

Signe takes her little duckie for a swim.

Then Dad throws Sophi in the water - - - about 50 times!

She was trying to make waves.

Signe likes to just be dipped in and out and spun around - - - also about 50 times.

Once they had successfully tired out Dad, we all spent some time relaxing in the hot tub.

Before we headed out to dinner, Sophi practiced her underwater handstands (she is getting so good at them).

What a great afternoon at the pool - - - followed by a great nights sleep!

Outside Time!

We went over to Grandma and Grandpa's today to hang out and play in the yard. Sophi's favorite thing to do is swing (on the swing that her and Grandpa made).

It was pretty chilly out - but, that couldn't keep the girls inside...

...or out of the tree!

Signe had to keep putting her hands in her pockets to keep warm.

Sophi's turn in the tree.

After a hug goodbye to the tree we went in to warm up a bit...

...before hugging Grandma goodbye!

Sophi's Quilt

After 3 years of hard work by Grandma, Sophi's quilt is finally done! It turned out beautifully!

Every square is unique with detailed hand work.

Sophi was so excited - here she is under it showing the label.

Close-up of the label.

Grandma and Sophi check out all of the squares together.

Sophi lets Signe try it out - it sure is cozy!

Thank you sooo much Grandma! I love you!

Sophi is excited to get it on her bed...

Good Night, Sweet Dreams!

(Now Grandma has 3 years to make Signe's)