MN State Fair

We braved the crowds on opening day of the fair. Let me make a recommendation, don't try to take a 5 month old and a two year old to a crowded fair. Luckily both Matt and I were there so we each could tend to one of the kids. Riley had a blast in the buterfly house, riding the BIG yellow slide, and checking out all the animals. Taylor was frustrated because he kept seeing all this food and would start crying because he couldn't have any:( I reassured Tay that next year he could have whatever he wanted. We spent about 4 hours at the Fair and then Taylor had a melt down so we left. Riley is heading back to the fair with Gaga on Labor Day, and he reminds us about that every night before bed.
Riley in the butterfly house.


Riley and dad flying fown the big yellow slide.

Riley at the Timberwolves shoot out. He thought he would just stay there all day and play ball with all the kids. He loved this building, which had booths with all the MN sports teams.

Shakin it with the Care Bears!

Riley is perfecting his dance moves once again.........

Thomas the Train The Tumbleweed Express

Gaga surprised Riley and bought three tickets to go see Thomas the Train live. The event was held in Lakeville, MN and included a 25 minute train ride on Thomas. Sir Topham Hat was there as well as live music, games and tons of trains to play with. Riley scored a new Thomas the train watch and sweatshirt. He got his first tatoo done in which he picked out. He picked a helicopter out, and can't stop saying, "copter, copter!" Thanks Grammy and Gaga this was a really neat experience for Riley!
Here comes Thomas!


Gaga and Riley taking Thomas for a ride.

Riley enjoying playing with all the different trains and tracks!

Baby Boom!

When I had Riley I was the first of most of my girlfriends to have a child. Times have changed, and in the last year there are six of us with babies. We have all been scattered around the US the past year but we finally had the chance to get together with our babies! My girlfriend Ashley hosted a girls dinner, and all six babies were there. We had a ball, sharing stories, comparing parenting ideas, and watching the babies interact. It was so fun to all be in the same state and see what beautiful children we have made:) Thanks Ash, you were a wonderful host!
Here are the four youngest babies. Taylor (4 months), Ethan (6 weeks), Keeghan (4months) and Beau laying down in the front is 2 months!


Here is Miss thang, Princess Sophia. Sophia just turned one and she is nicknamed "tornado".

And last but not least little, innocent Meadow. She is so calm and sweet. She is 10 months old and almost walking.