Fish Trap 2014

We have returned. Returned from one of the best vacations we take each year. Fish Trap Vacation with the Runyan family. This weekend is a highlight of the summer for the whole family. On the way home we even figured out another way to make it even better next year. :) I can't tell anyone, yet. We are beyond thankful for this extra long weekend with the Runyan Family. We eat high class, get beyond full, eat plenty of snacks and don't feel guilty. Betty brings delicious snacks from her work, treats are baked, fresh food from the garden. Chicken.Ribs.Walleye. The aunts work hard that nobody goes hungry, any moment of the day. Are tanks are run dry by the time we leave due activities scheduled, high intense competitions, having fire side chats until 2 or 3 am, and a movie outside on the big screen until 4am. Thank you Mark and Marg for opening up your cabin to all of us.

The adults on their kids free boat ride.

Dock fun. No glasses were lost in the  lake this year.

Bean bag practice, for the tournament.

Spike Ball, very intense. Shirts come off, bodies flying, and sweat dripping.

Chilldren making memories.

Dock Jumping

Gracie's first time in the lake.

Preparing for turtle races

New in 2014, straight from a garage sale. Rocket blasting...yes the rocket is still in a tree!

There off!

New in 2014, frog races.

Pool jumping!

Garden 2014

In the next garden post I will post some pictures of Ken's Garden. So thankful that I found a special man to have in my life that is a top notch gardener. As of today we have picked dozens of dozens strawberry's, a few cucumbers, broccoli, and radishes. We have frozen a bunch of strawberry's and also made Strawberry Rhubarb Jam. I made 5 jars of jam...nummy is all I can say!

Baptism Day

On Sunday, June 6th...Gracie Ruth because a child of Jesus. She was baptized at our church in town. Mitch and Becca are sponsors for Gracie. After the ceremoney at church we headed back to our house for lunch with the family. We are thankful for the family that is here.

Gracie Ruth 3 Months Old

The first three months of life with Gracie Ruth have been simply amazing. I can't even begin to fathom if I have had to return to work already. I'm dreading this fall. By fall when school starts, Gracie Ruth, will be 5 months old...I will be so used to having my little side kick by my 24/7. Here is a view of the two girls at 3 months old.

Gracie is a good eater and sleeper. On a normal day at home, she typically isn't awake for more than 1 1/2-2 hours at a time. She takes a morning (hour), afternoon (2-4 hours), and an evening (hour) nap. During the day she eats about every 3-4 hours. At night, she's been sleeping from 8-9ish tell anywhere between 5 and 7 am. So good sleeper. :) Hope it keeps up. She puts herself to sleep (at home). We just lay her in the crib while she is dozing off and she goes down pretty easy! We have been blessed!

High heals & a nuki

Who knew high heals and a nuki goes together. Audrey about 2.5yr old.

Singer

Found some old videos, what a cutie!

Easter

Audrey loving her little sissy

For Easter weekend we packed up our van and took the family to the farm in Verndale. Within ten minutes of leaving Roseau, Audrey had asked four times, "are we there yet? I see a farm right there." Needless to say, we let her watch Frozen until we reached in Bagley. Once we arrived in Bagley, we took a rest for Gracie to eat, gas up, and a treat at the store. Then it was nap time for everyone in the van except the driver!

Friday evening, we hung out with family. Dan & Ruth made it down. I headed to the movies in Wadena with Amanda.


On Saturday, Audrey went with Grandma Ruth and dad to an Easter Egg Hunt in the Vernale Park. She was excited to tell me...she say Addy there too! :) Saturday, Amanda and I headed to Wadena to check out the bookstore and coffee shop. The rest of the day was spent enjoying the farm, checking out the kittens, chickens, and cows. We colored eggs in the afternoon, and Audrey took a three hour nap. She was eagler waiting for Hayden and Braylee to arrive!

On Sunday, as we waited for Hayden and Braylee, Audrey and Gracie searched the farm for their Easter Egg baskets! We enjoyed oatmeal for breakfast, a wonderful Easter dinner, and the annual Easter Egg hunt in the afternoon.

I think this Easter bunny has scary eyes...?

Annual Easter Egg Dying

Audrey and her buddy, Preston, for the weekend!

Running wild on the farm, looking for her Easter Basket

Tractor Ride with Grandpa Marvin

The girls running, looking for eggs!

So sad, the egg hunt is over. :(

Gracie's Newborn Pictures

Introducing Gracie Ruth Hayden

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Gracie Ruth joined the world on Tuesday, April 1st, 2014 at 4:56 pm. We arrived at the hospital Tuesday morning. At first things were moving very fast, then they slowed down, and then it was time to go! Around 4:30 the doctor arrived at our room to check things out and get an update. He said, "well I better go get changed...you are past ready." He quickly changed and arrived back, with his medical student. At about 4:45 everything was ready to start pushing. Hello Gracie! Name: Gracie Ruth Hayden Weight: 7 pounds 6.4 ounces Length: 21 inches

Gotta get back

So I'm determined to get back to blogging. Audrey, like all children, is priceless. She is so fun to listen to. Each day I could write a chapter with her stories, thoughts, and ideas. She is so busy preparing for motherhood with me. :)

Funny things tonight...

1. Mom, listen up...we gotta get some things straight, 

2. Hiding in a box inside baby crib. 

3. Mom, see I got mom pants too. 

4. I got a new cousin today...I played with svea all day, so now she's my cousin!