Apple Picking Time!

We went to an apple orchard today with the Sagers. We went apple picking, through a corn maze, climbed on a train, went on a hay ride, and listened to live music. It was a great day!!

"My apple is good, how is yours?"

Grape Stomping

Yesterday we went with Ryan and Lorelei to a local winery for their annual grape stomping event. Elliot was so excited to stomp on the grapes, but when it was his turn his excitement quickly faded. It took lots of convincing to get him to put his feet in the bucket.

Ok so maybe it isn't so bad
Elliot's favorite thing at the winery was the fountain with the fish.
Whitney enjoying the beautiful weather.

Daddy, Uncle Ryan, and Whitney enjoying the weather and the band.

This was the best picture we were able to get. It is not the best, but it is hard to get both kids to look up at the same time.

8 and 9 Months Old

8 Months Old

9 Months Old

Colorado Trip

I apologize for the lack of blogging. I had a virus on my computer and it was in the shop for about 2-3 weeks. Now that I have it back I have lots of blogging to get caught up on.

The first week in August Grant, the kids, and I drove to Denver, CO. Grant built an addition on Jenny and Doug's garage. To see pictures of the garage project go to www.honeymoonbaby.blogspot.com.

Here is Elliot on the drive to CO. The kids were unbelieveable travelers. We made the 17 hour trek in one day.

The kids enjoying the sprinkler in the driveway. Jenny's nephew, Nathan, came over to play that day. Whitney liked watching the sprinkler action from a far.

Elliot napping in the papazan chair. Elliot loved this chair and just had to nap in it one day.

Whitney and James playing togehter.

This picture is for Elliot. Seeing the mountains was one of the highlights of his trip. One afternoon Doug took us to Golden, CO so Elliot could get a closer look at the mountains. There is a river that runs through the town. The kids enjoyed wading in the river.

Doug and James

On our way home from CO we drove through the Black Hills and spent the night there. We have decided to go back next summer with Gavin.

Weekend at the Lake

At the end of July my mom and dad bought a lake house here in MN. For now they will be using it as a vacation house for when they come to visit. We are all very excited for them. Grant, the kids, and I spent the weekend with them. Gavin and Elliot fished and fished!

My dad fishing off the dock

Gavin with his new pocket knife Grandma and Grandpa bought for him. Elliot with his new fishing pole that Grandma and Grandpa brought for him.

Elliot and Grandpa fishing together. This was Elliot's first time fishing. He loved it!!

Elliot with his first fish he caught. He was so proud. He wouldn't throw it back until everyone saw it.

Whitney enjoying our boat ride.

Whitney relaxing with Grandpa after a long day of fishing!

Company, Company, Company!!

July has been the month of company for us. Shortly after our company from Whitney's Baptism Jenny and James came to visit. While they were here our friend Rhiannon her kids, and her sister Karly came to visit too. It was wonderful having us all together again. We were very busy during their visits.

In the beginning of Jenny's visit Jenny, James, Whitney, and I went to Fargo for a wedding. Grant, Elliot, and Gavin went to Williston to visit family.

Whitney chilling at the reception

Jenny and James

Whitney and James playing together at the hotel

Getting ready for a bike ride. They look happy now, but it sure didn't last long.

When Rhiannon, Karly, and the kids came we went to the Mall of America and to the Children's Museum. The kids loved doing both.

Getting organized outside of the mall. It took a little bit of time getting 5 kids out of carseats and 4 of them into strollers. From left to right and front to back:James Kroetch (Jenny's little boy), Brytta Beery (Rhiannon's little girl), Elliot, and Whitney- Ryley (Rhiannon's little boy) decided he didn't need to be in the picture since he didn't need to be in a stroller.

Elliot and Brytta enjoying Lego Land

Riding the Ferris Wheel at Nickelodeon Universe

Ryley and Whitney waiting patiently

At Underwater World watching the fish

Whitney doing her stretches

Attempting to get a nice photo of the kids and I

Now we are at the Children's Museum. The kids had a blast here. There was so much for them to do.

Elliot watching the fish

Playing at the water table

Brytta enjoying the ant tunnel. Elliot and her had a blast crawling around in here.

Whitney and I in the baby area. Whitney loved all the mirrors.

Whitney enjoying her time in the stroller