Fun with Kierra

Collin and Hayley got to spend the summer with their favorite babysitter/nanny, Kierra. They did so much stuff they can't even remember half of it -- lots of picnics and parks and pools and exploring and more. Here are just a few of the pictures Kierra took with the kids. She goes off to college later this week, and we're all going to miss her -- she's been Collin and Hayley's babysitter for more than five years!

Hayey, Kierra, and Collin goofing around.

Exploring the woods at North Park -- their favorite park all summer.

Collin has a frog!

Hayley paints Kierra's nails. 

Kierra with the kids at the Lakeville trike race.

Lining up for the trike race.

Playing at North Park.

Collin got to be part of the magic show with Choo Choo Bob.

Petting zoo.

Hayley says, "They're soooo cute!"

Hayley rides a dinosaur at the Minnesota Zoo.

Collin at the zoo.

Collin rides a tractor at the zoo farm.

Hayley lays an egg.

Collin is an egg.

Dinosaurs at the zoo!

And penguins, too.

Collin at Mall of America.

Hayley enjoying herself at the Mall.

Bumper cars!

Kierra, Hayley, Collin, Spongebob, and Squidward. 

The first time Hayley swam with her head underwater at swim lessons.

Collin plays the trombone.

Hayley plays the clarinet.

Collin plays the bassoon.

Hayley plays the cello.

Collin plays the cello.

Collin plays the flute.

Hayley and Collin make giant cookies.

Hayley made this mask...

...and Collin made this one.

Hayley burying her brother. 

 

Collin buried his sister.

Hayley read enough books this summer to get a free book from the library.

Hayley feeding the ducks at Crystal Lake.

Lemonade stand.

Yes, Hayley can climb all the way to the top of the street sign.

Hayley and Dora at Mall of America.

Hayley and Ming Ming the duck.

Naughty Spongebob!

Hayley and Spongebob Square Pants.

Hayley draws a chalk picture of herself.

Hayley and Collin take a snack break at the Redwood Community Pool.