First day of KINDERGARTEN!

He was a bit shy and nervous when I dropped him off.... giving me the 'sad little boy' look. (I tried not to look or I would have whisked him away!) I waited outside the room for a couple minutes so I could peek in at him... and he was busy playing with a toy he found.
Then a few tears from me. (silly me!)
He is such a big boy! But still our baby.
Have a good day, buddy!

6! 六 leo

Happy Birthday to our now six-year-old! 
Five was fun ... six is going to be something special, I'm sure!

Here are some pics from his party with his little cousins and some family.
Thank you for coming out and having fun with us!

the party-goers! I love these kiddos!

Cupcakes!

The blue frosting was a hit!

Present Time!

Such excitement over ... sand.  (Kenetic Sand) A wish of his!

Playing in the creek.

Building a dam

Needing more logs. Love the teamwork!

Supervisor!

They were so busy with this project. Fun to watch them!

Time to go. The End!

Minnesota State Park Tour

Hello! I had pretty much stop posting updates to our blog .... but lately, I have been missing it.

We have starting camping at some State Parks here in beautiful Minnesota ... and I have been enjoying them. At first, Eli wasn't too thrilled about leaving his things behind to spend a night or two in our pop-up... but on our last trip, as we were packing up to return home, he told me he wished we could stay longer. I asked him, "For how long?" His reply, "Until I get bored." I think he has discovered that it is a good way to spend a weekend! That's my boy!
It is now my intention to visit all the State Parks. So, for your viewing pleasure, I will be posting my favorite photos and highlights from the ones we have visited. Stay Tuned!

Frontenac State Park (4)

Campsite #10  (Hi back, Mark!)

Jim, all rigged up to chill!

Lake Pepin

Eli with Miss Emily

View of Lake Pepin from the picnic area

Eli and I took the one mile bike ride to the picnic area.

Frontenac - Home of the 'Daddy Longlegs'. They are EVERYWHERE!

Trying to lick his elbow. Why? Why not, I guess. 

Lime Smile!

Raccoons WILL eat your eggs if you leave your cooler out at night.  :)

Hiking in the woods

Walking the Prairie Path

Jumping in the Prairie Path

Skipping in the Prairie Path

Sweet Emily

Lots to look at in the Prairie.

The walk proved more entertaining for the kids than I imagined it would.