caitlins 4th bday

Well, our little princess turned 4 yrs. old on June 23rd. It seemed to have snuck up on me this year and so the day before I asked a couple of her best friends if they could come over the next day for lunch and cake. She only wanted girls this year so it worked out perfectly to do it on her actual bday and have lunch. Luckily everyone was available. I made a cake the night before. I also took her out the night before to get her ears pierced and to get a new bike.

Caitlin makes us laugh everyday. She has a very strong personality and knows exactly what she wants in life. I don't worry about her too much. She has brought such joy and laughter to our family and we can't imagine our family without her. We love you so much little princess!!!!

MN trip-May 2010

tire swings were a hit!!!

feeding the geese in fergus falls where my parents live.

visiting the huge pelican

down by the lake with cousin Peter

Paul Bunyan and Babe in Bemidji where one of my sisters live.

grandma and caitlin at the science center

cameron loved the snakes at the science center but Kris was very intent on us not bringing it home with us.

some of the cousins that were able to go to Itasca with us.

crossing the mississipi headwaters

this dog will play fetch until he collapses.

smores by the bonfire

this kept caitlin entertained the entire plane ride

The kids and I took a trip to Mn to see my side of the family. I have not been back there in over 5 years(Cody was a baby). Cameron was the only one who has flown before so I was a little nervous taking the 3 of them on the plane by myself but they all did so good. One man told me that the kids were really good on the plane but my little girl sure talks a lot; it was non-stop talking on a non-stop flight. We were there for 9 days and seemed like we packed a lot into those days. We had a bonfire, went to Itasca and walked across the mississippi headwaters, visited my other sister on Tuesday and Wednesday and went to the science center where she works(Camerons favorite thing). We went to my parents house on Thursday so the kids could see where they live and play on the tire swing. It was a busy few days helping my sister get ready for a graduation party at her house for 2 of their sons who graduated this year. My brothers daughter also graduated so there were lots of parties over the weekend. Memorial day was spent back at my parents house again, the kids were fascinated with the creek and also a turtle who was laying eggs. We had so much fun running around and visiting family and watching the kids experience grass,trees that could be climbed, so many lakes, frogs, woodticks, deer, a bear cub and even poison ivy. I sure hope to get back there before another 5 years pass by. I hope to get pictures posted but my camera is acting up:(