5.17.2010

MN Landscape Arboretum

We decided to take fun advantage of the BEAUTIFUL weekend weather we had and spent as much time outdoors as we could. I had always wanted to visit the Landscape Arboretum in Chaska. It was absolutely gorgeous. It was the perfect time to see my favorite Tulips in bloom and everything else this amazing garden has to offer. Definitely someplace we will return to. Ethan loved all the fountains and just being able to walk around where he wanted. (we are very independent these days) This week we have his 18 month check-up and more warm weather!







5.10.2010

mother's day @ target field

Daddy at Twin's Tavern
checking everything out...
Me & my grandpa
my mommy
beautiful Target Field


We took in our first game at the new Target Field this weekend. What a stunning ball park it is. We are already looking forward to heading back! Anthony and Ethan surprised me with a Le Creuset Dutch Oven in Kiwi Green. 
Now I just need to find the perfect recipe to "christen it" with :)

4.29.2010

wedding pics!

So...we had to wait for pictures from the wedding in FL because Anthony and I couldn't take any- having been in the wedding. We were lucky to get one picture with Ethan in his outfit, as it was his nap time during the ceremony & hot outside!



the beautiful bride
our sleeping babe

family picture with the new couple

4.21.2010

Busy Busy ApriL!





It seems these days we are moving at the speed of our running little Toddler- yes running! We have been so busy this month that pictures and updates have been lagging- sorry. We celebrated Easter weekend with my parents and brothers, who came to our house for the weekend. We soaked up as much nice weather as possible even playing a competitive game of 3 on 3 after dinner on Sunday (not such a good idea) The following week was very busy for me with parent-teacher conferences which always means assessments, extra hours and a little stress putting it all together. We then left for Lake City, FL for a fun jam-packed wedding weekend. Anthony's younger sister, Amanda married a very nice young man, Brandon who grew up there. It was wonderful seeing Anthony's family, some of whom we haven't seen for over 5 years! This past weekend we attended a spring program at Ethan's school. Even though the Toddler group didn't do much singing or performing, they all looked very cute and our little ham "cheesed" it up pretty well. Speaking of toddlers, Ethan made the transition to the toddler room this Monday and has been doing well. Goodbye infant room, goodbye my little baby! It surprises me how quickly Ethan has become this little kid who can walk, run, sing and just loves to talk! This is going to be such a fun Spring :)



3.16.2010

a weekend visit






We had some visitors this weekend. My parents came to stay with us to see Ethan and to give Anthony and I a night out for my birthday! Saturday night Anthony took me out to dinner at Saffron in DT Minneapolis. It was absolutely delicious and exactly what I wanted. I had been telling Anthony that I didn't want to go to a chain restaurant and that I wanted something unique and all about good-quality food. Well, I highly recommend this place- yummy! After dinner we went and saw the movie Valentine's Day which was really cute & then had dessert at Pittsburg Blue. All in all an excellent birthday!

This is the new horse that Ethan inspired Grandpa and Grandma to buy for him. I'm not sure if he likes it?