Taylor Swift

Tayah and I headed to see Taylor Swift last Saturday evening. It was an early 7th birthday present and we had so much fun!! We went for pizza before and Collin and Ben decided to join us and drive us so we didn't have to drive home late by ourselves and worry about parking. They had planned on wasting some time downtown while we were at the concert. On the way I suggested catching the 2nd half of the twins game while we were at the concert. Ben and Collin were able to get tickets so that is what they did and the timing worked out great. Twins game ended just before the concert. Collin had a blast and yelled "CHARGE" and did the wave and all. I think the pictures say it all on if Tayah had fun or not.

Rockstar!

First Grader!!

I have a first grader!! Wow!! We are now to all day school, school lunches, and probably homework. Tayah was ready for school this morning. She even woke up before I needed to wake her and she is usually NOT a morning person. We will see how day 2 goes. She picked out her clothes. She decided on Hot lunch at school rather than Cold, which was the original plan.

Collin told me he wanted to go to school and he wanted to ride the bus and wear a backpack. He cried when he didn't get to get on the bus with Tayah this morning. Poor guy, but I'm not ready for that quite yet.

My days are so quiet. IT IS GLORIOUS!!

Collin with his bus.

My first grader!!

The bus stop group.

This weekend Tayah and I are celebrating her birthday a little bit early. We are staying in St. Paul at a hotel and going to see Taylor Swift on Saturday. Pics of that fun to come!!

Collin is THREE!!

Collin turned three on Friday. It seems so hard to believe. I had the day off on Friday and it just so happens to be the big Game Fair weekend in Ramsey. Ben was working so the kids and I headed there to see on the puppies. Watch the dogs do the dock jumping and obstacle course. Tayah and I also did some archery practice. When Ben was done with his work there we headed to dinner and then to see the Disney movie, Planes. It was a pretty good birthday day.

The Kids at Game Fair.

Now that Collin is three our big goal is to finish getting potty trained. We have been working on it for a while and he just hasn't been able to fully commit to the idea. Some days he does great and other days he wants nothing to do with it. I can't push it cause that just makes it worse but we will just keep trying. Wish us luck cause this mama is ready to be done!!

Happy Birthday Baby Collin!!

A Week at the Cabin

Well, we are back after spending a week at a cabin on Upper Whitefish Chain, near Pequot Lakes. It was 7 days of beautiful weather. Perfect Lake weather. Not one rainy day while we were there. Our week went a little like this, sleep in, boat to the island, swim, paddle board, tube, eat, campfire, fish, stay up late, REPEAT!! We also went mini golfing in Brainerd. We went and saw Despicable Me 2, we had some friends come and stay with us for a couple days. We had a great week!

Collin playing mini golf.

Tayah posing for a mini golf shot.

Tayah and Ben riding go-carts.

kiddie cars.

Fishing pro.

Beach life.

MN Surf Company

MN Surf Company

50th Anniversary Turtle Race Contestants.

Collin getting sleepy.

Kids with their Racing turtles in Nisswa.

Paddle Boarding

Beach girl

More paddle boarding.

Collin loved fishing.

Wedding Weekend

We had the last Cade wedding. Ben's youngest sister got married over the weekend in Madison, WI. We all got to be a part of this special day. It was a beautiful day and lovely wedding. Congratulations Abby and Chris!!

Speaking of weddings, Ben and I are celebrating 9 years of marriage today. I can't believe how fast that time has gone and I can honestly say it has only gotten better from that day. No big plans today. We are spending a week at a cabin in Brainerd next week. Looking forward to relaxation, boating, paddle boarding, swimming, Sun and cabin life for the next 7 days.

Memorial Weekend in Chicago

Ben's little sister is getting married in a few weeks so Emily (Ben's Middle sister), along with Emily's friend Kayla, and I took off for Chicago on Friday to help celebrate with her bachelorette party.

Friday- It was Tim McGraw concert.
Saturday- Shopping and Limo, Dinner and drinks.

Sunday-We headed back home.

We had lots of fun with the girls and Ben and the kids stayed home and had their own fun.  First time I left Ben alone with the kids for more than 24 hours. Not that I don't trust him, I just don't do this sort of thing nearly enough. Note to self!!

Tim McGraw Concert

Saturday night out.

Limo time!!

I got home late on Sunday and thankfully still had Monday to recover. We decided to go looking for some Morels. Had a little luck. Will have to check back later this week for more. They are just sooo good!!

Morel hunting with the kids.

Collin's first trip mushroom hunting.