Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Tuesday


Well, we've eaten a lot of strawberries in the last 24 hours-strawberry smoothies, milkshakes, salads, etc but I really had a craving for this pie. I wish more of our family lived close-I'd love to leave a delicious strawberry pie on their doorstep. The one crazy relative who does live in town doesn't like berries so I can't even offer her a piece! I'll let you know how it tastes.


Hobo Kya. I don't know what prompted the kids to put on hats, mittens, scarves, rain pants, etc. today but the result was an adorable little girl pretending to be shy of the camera.

Monday, June 15, 2009

The first day of summer break


First t-ball practice-a lot of boys (and a handful of girls).


Yummy, yummy strawberries! We went picking in La Cresent tonight at Kathan's Berry Farm.


$20 later we rewarded ourselves for such hard work by eating and eating and eating and eating some more.


The result-pink stained fingers. It was worth it.

Sunday, June 14, 2009

Camping with the Smiths at Fort McCoy


Preparing breakfast at the campsite with Travis' parents and his sister, Becky.


Travis and Therin at Trout Falls.


Out on a hike-actually stopping for a rare family photo.


Kya tired of hiking-getting a ride from Grandpa.


Mermaid Kya.

Monday, June 8, 2009

My wonderful weekend


An early birthday cake from my friend Wendi arrived Friday.


My mother-in-law is lending me this sewing machine and taught me the basics on Saturday. I signed up for a few beginner classes this summer at a store Olive Juice in town. I'm excited to try some projects for baby and Christmas gifts!


We went to our first 3D movie on Sunday, Up. I haven't been to the movies in a year and a half; I couldn't believe how expensive it is!! $9 for a 3D matinee even for the kids!

That which is Kya


My little snitcher. Always trying to sneak treats and eat them (She loads them in her purse if she thinks she'll get caught and indulges later when she's alone but usually there's evidence smudged on her face.) This is one of her "forts" right next to my baking supplies (i.e. chocolate chips and baking M&M's).


Purses, purses, purses. Everywhere we go, Kya carries one of these purses. As you can see the purple, pink and yellow one has seen some love. She carries them when she bikes, to the dinner table, everywhere. Even Therin's teacher donated the pink dog one (as if she needed another). Other than stashing them with food, she has also been filling them with pop can tops recently. She refers to them as "money." I don't know where she got this idea but she and her brother roam the alley, digging in our neighbors recycle bins for more money. It's gross and hysterical and depressing all at the same time!


The fish hairdo. Somehow this hairstyle was invented at Grandma's house once. I don't know whether she got the idea from Stephanie's Ponytail or not but when she requests this style, I usually attempt to talk her out of it. Saturday I didn't have the energy despite running various errands.

Saturday, May 30, 2009

Niagra Cave


Listening intently to the guide: Kya, Therin, Gavin, and LeAnne


Little Red Riding Hood walking through the star passage (that's what I call Kya when she wears this sweatshirt).

We met my cousin, LeAnne and her three boys; Gavin, Keegan and Nolan to explore Niagra Cave Saturday. My pictures didn't turn out that great-you could barely see what you were trying to take pictures of; it was pretty dark in most areas. The kids thought it was great that the cave was discovered because some pigs had fallen in the cave and when the farmer went to look for them-they'd fallen in!! The cave is 250 feet deep and almost a half mile long. It has lots of different features including a 60 ft waterfall. I definately plan to take the kids again and hopefully next time Dad can come too!!

Sunday, May 3, 2009

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Kya

Fitness Festival Half Marathon


Travis running with Dr. Jarman, the general surgery residency director.


Travis giving Kya a high five on his way past (early in the race yet-feeling good!)


Grandpa Rick running.


Ahhhhhhhhhh! I could lay like this the rest of the day.


Success!

Finishing times:
Travis 1:41
Sarah 1:54
Rick 2:04