Trail-Loppet Half Marathon

Dave ran a trail half marathon last Saturday at a park east of Minneapolis.  He got 3rd place in his age group and 13th overall.  He said it was a really fun race.  He had to climb over logs and duck under branches on single track trails.  Here are some pictures from his race.

Jefferson Elementary's 60th Birthday!

We had a fun night on Friday attending Sarah's school's 60th birthday party. The Century High School drum line performed, we ate cake, lollipops, cotton candy.  The kids had fun playing the games and climbing on the big bouncy things.

Afterward, we went to dinner at Valentinos our new favorite restaurant for families.  They have a family dinner that fed everyone which included, pizza, pasta, salad, and cinnamon bread sticks.

We had a fun night together.

The Tangerines First Game

Sarah's soccer team "The Tangerines" had their first game today.  Sarah had some good shots and one almost went in.

She also played goalie, but got a little bored since there wasn't much action on her side of the field.  She did make some great saves and isn't afraid to boot the ball when she is the goalie and on defense.

We all have fun and enjoy watching her play.  The referee was an older chap and was a little impatient with the girls not knowing all of the rules.  I am not sure what he expected.  Oh, well. We got a good laugh out of it.

We all love going to Sarah's games.

First day of school.

The Queen Bee started 4th grade today.  So grown up.  This is her last year alone in school.  Next year she gets to take Alex along.  She was so cute this morning she got up at 6:00 am and was ready by 7:00 am....her bus doesn't come until 8:40.  She is always prepared and ready to go.  Such a cute and wonderful kid.

4th grade was a year that I loved in school.  I still remember my teachers and feeling like we were something special in school.  No longer the little kids. 

Here are some pictures of her right before the bus came.  Her backpack was very heavy with school supplies as you can see in the second picture. We always sign "I love you"  to each other as she runs to the bus.  If you look closely you can see it in the third picture.  Love my Queenie.

Lily's trim.

I trimmed Lily's hair today. Her first haircut.  Just her bangs and a teeny bit in the back.  I don't dare cut anything off, because I love those big crazy curls.  Here are some pictures after.