Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Twin Cities Harvest Festival and Corn Maze

Brooklyn Park now has a corn maze!  We weren't sure what to expect, but Sunday was so beautiful we decided to go check it out after we got back from up north.  It was such a great place, and we all had a blast.  Ben was our leader in the maze, and he did a great job of finding the way out!  Along with the Maze, there was so much to do there! 

BUNGEE JUMPING - Sort of

Ben couldn't wait to try this out!

So high up!!  He was pretty straight faced until the last minute or so, when he finally broke out in a smile.

HAY MAZE
Kids had more fun running on top of the hay, instead of traveling through the maze.


Mom did too...


And Dad had to get in on the action as well!


CORN PIT
Finally!  Something Ella can enjoy!

Or not.

Ben loved this!  This corn pit was HUGE.


The BIG slide.


No hands!


And no festival could be complete without Pumpkin Slinging!

We could have spent a lot more time there.  We missed out on pony rides, the petting zoo, hayrides, helicopter rides, food, etc. 

Monday, September 27, 2010

Fall weekend at the Cabin

We welcomed the arrival of Fall up in Crosslake for Crosslake Days.  Classic cars, chili tasting, kiddie carnival, bonfires, and a beautiful day on the lake.  We had a great weekend!

Lounging time at the cabin - games with Daddy.


Reading time!


Last boat ride of the year!


Ben, taking his driving job very seriously.



Bye, bye Summer, welcome Fall!

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Ben's 1st Dentist Visit

Ben had his very first visit to the Dentist today!  Mom took advantage of this and made it a special "Ben and Mommy Day".  First, go to Perkins and eat really healthy "rainbow pancakes".  Then go the dentist and afterward, a movie and the library!  No wonder Ben can't wait to go back to the dentist!

"You get really cool things when you go the dentist, like a water bottle and Toy Story toothbrush!'


"You have to wear sunglasses, because the light is really bright."


"Then they tickle your teeth with a cool toothbrush and I got to hold onto Mr. Thirsty!"


"See how shiny me teeth are now?  All done!"

Awesome job Ben!

Saturday, September 18, 2010

Ella's Tricks

Ella wants you to know that she is....

Soooo Big!!!



And she sure is excited about that!
Yay!!! Clap, clap, clap!


Ok, that's all. Bye Bye!