September Catch Up

We started September with a bike ride. Kate rented a bike and we attached a rented trailer to Kevin's bike and had a ride around Big Creek State Park. Amelia enjoyed it but it was probably a good thing that some trails were closed as she'd had enough by the time we got back.

She's had fun playing outside this summer. Particular favourite toys are her lawn mower and car (Kate ALWAYS wanted one of those as a kid).

Apple picking with friends.

Hanging out with Pooh and Piglet at the Botanical Center.

August Catch Up

Sorry it's been a while since our last update. Thankfully we have lots of pictures, so I'll have a few catch up posts.

Computers with Daddy. Butterfly Garden. Playing with stickers (one of her favourite things). At the State Fair. In her new ballet pajamas.

More Summer Videos - Minnesota, State Fair & Birthday

Celebrating Amelia's birthday with Ma Becky, Grandpa, and Uncle Mark in Minnesota




Amelia's 2nd Birthday




Amelia learned how to sing the "Happy Birthday" song. The first round is on Kate's birthday, the second a couple of days after her birthday, ending with "I'm Two!"




We had a fun time at the State Fair this year. Here's some movies from our visit to the little hands on the farm.

Ohio Trip Videos

Amelia & Tom playing during our Muscatine stop on our way to Ohio




Amelia spotted these tennis balls during our tour of Uncle Bill's house. This "game" continued for over half an hour.




Some fun movies from our trip to Ohio.



Amelia learned this trick our first night in Ohio. She has since figured out how to climb out of her cot too so has been in her big girl bed since the week of her birthday.

Amelia's Birthday

Well Amelia's now two! To commemorate the occasion she's decided she's ready for potty training and her big girl bed (she climbed out of her crib 7 times in one night). We had a lovely day on her birthday, opening presents, having lunch with some out of town friends then her party in the afternoon.

Kate made the #2 cake with Dorothy the Dinosaur from Amelia's favourite show, "The Wiggles" and the sugar cookies were also a hit.

Twin's Game

We had a family outing to the new Twins stadium (Target Field). It was a nice summer day and a fun game. Twins won in a quick 2 hour game against Seattle.

When Amelia was asked her favorite part of the game it seemed to be a toss up between nachos and Ma Becky.

Amelia's Birthday at Ma Becky's

We headed up to Minnesota to see a Twins game and celebrated Amelia's birthday with Ma Becky, Grandpa Jim & Uncle Mark. We also got to visit Ikea . . . it's amazing how absence makes the heart grow fonder.

Amelia's favorite gift was a Wiggles book that plays Wiggles songs. It made the drive home nice.