Sophi Says Goodbye to Training Wheels

Sophi gets geared up to take her training wheels off!

She's ready to go...

Neil helps her get started... she can go about 5-10 feet until she puts her feet down!

She wants to practice any chance she gets.

This sessions over - no injuries!!

Boo Boo, Buddy and Skipper Spend the Day

Boo Boo (Chelsea 11), Buddy (Christopher 8) and Skipper (Nicholas 3) came and spent the day at our house today.

After they all watched a cartoon - Boo Boo was in charge of some jewelry making.

Then we headed outside for some water fun - Do you know how long it takes to sunscreen 5 kids?

and swinging.

Poolside

Swinging

Water Break

Look how well Signe and Skipper take turns on the slide!

Jeep and bike time.

After all of that, they settled in for popcorn and a movie - - - Kori went and layed down!

We had so much fun - - - can't wait to drop Sophi and Signe off with Shelly so they can all play again!!

Six Eyes??

Signe was showing off her excellent fashion sense in the car the other day.

La Crosse

Sophi and I (Kori) headed down to La Crosse, WI for a special skin/asthma/allergy appointment with Dr. Thompson at Allergy Associates. We had a lot of fun exploring the city the day before the appointment - Sophi had a blast at this fountain splashing me!! Her appointment went well and we have started a new kind of therapy, Sublingual Immuno drops, created specifically for her. We are very excited and can't wait for some time to pass to see how she responds! We go back for our next check-up October 1st.

Indoor Park

Auntie Kelli - Can you find Sophi and Signe??

Last Day of Skating Lessons

We got to skating a little early today and our friend Natalie and her Mom were practicing - So, Sophi and Signe got laced up and joined the fun!

Weekend in the Woods

We headed up to Duluth this weekend for some relaxation at Grandma and Grandpa B's. Unfortunately, they couldn't be there with us. We did manage a great time anyway.

Signe holds her breath as we drive through the tunnels.

Neil and the girls head out for a day of Adventure at Lester River. Today they scoped it out - the next day they went swimming here.

Sophi leads as they go for a hike in the woods.

They also spent some time climping on the rocks at Brighten Beach.

Signe found one for Sophi's collection.

They had so much fun that they sent Mom home and stayed an extra day with Dad.

Nate and Kelly Tie The Knot

While in Duluth, Neil and I headed out to my cousin Nate's Wedding reception at the Aqaurium. Nate and Kelly were married in Mexico this past Spring.

The night had Fiesta written all over it!! We all had a blast!

The bride and groom getting down.

My cousin Jake (he and his Kelly are getting married in August) and Grandma Plachecki.

Mother of the Groom dance.

My dad rarely left the dance floor. Here he is with his sister (Auntie Lynn) and then with his girlfriend, Michele. After a few Polkas with him, I had to take some time out for a cocktail!

A great night was had by all - I am not sure how some of the guests mornings were going to be though?

Congratulations Nate and Kelly!!!

Storytime

Storytime is still taking place at our house every night - However, there is a new featured reader . . . Sophi!

I can't believe she is getting so big!

Fun at the Park

I know this gets a little long, but we had such a nice afternoon that I didn't want to leave
anything out. We spent the day with family and friends at Starling Park in Eden Prairie.

Grandpa and Signe coming down the slide.

Sophi dances for us.

Sophi surprises Auntie and knocks her off the slide.

Nobody got hurt.

Sophi and Grandpa.

Sawyer and Auntie Kori.

Sophi, Signe and their friend Jack catch a ride.

Signe, Sophi and Jack pose at the top of the slide.

Sawyer and Grandma.

Sawyer tries to eat his shirt.

Adam and the girls blowing bubbles.

Signe watches as Al gets stuck on the slide with Sawyer.

Signe and Auntie Kelli.
We had such a fun day - wish we could do it more often!