Hayley's Special

Granddaughter Hayley was Special Child of the Day for her preschool class yesterday. She got to bring some of her favorite toys and books, plus do a poster that told everything she likes. And she got a crown. She was very excited.

At the Zoo

Sherry took Collin and Hayley to the Minnesota Zoo on one of those no-school Fridays they have nowadays. It was a little chilly outside, so they stayed inside most of the time.

At the Zoo.

Wolf pack.

Turtle ride.

Collin and some bones.

In a cave.

Hayley.

Collin holding his nose. (Some animals smell!)

Hayley and her grandma.

Collin by the fireplace.

Under the sea.

Collin framed against the outdoor wolf exhibit.

Rocking, not rolling.

Collin and a fish.

The fish really liked the sparkles on Hayley's shirt.

Hayley and Sherry.

Collin and Sherry.

It's cold outside!

Happy Birthday Collin!

Collin turned six years old on Saturday, and he had a great day. Lots of presents, and birthday brownies. He got several new Skylanders, for his favorite videogame.

Guess who was up at 7:00 a.m. to open presents?

Look at that face....

More Skylanders!

Money is always good...

Collin and his new Skylanders carrying case.

Collin shows his mom one of his presents.

Collin with all the new Skylanders he got for his birthday.

Collin and his birthday brownies.

More presents!

Another brownie...

Amy helps Collin put together one of his new Lego toys.

Collin using his new Spy Scope toy.

Collin's birthday brownie. 

Collin and Hayley

February was a fun month for grandkids Collin and Hayley. Here's proof.

Hayley at the Dora and Diego exhibit at the Minnesota Children's Museum.

Collin at the Dora and Diego exhibit.

Hayley does face painting at the Children's Museum.

Collin face painted himself a beard, just like Mike's.

Hayley is doing great at gymnastics lessons.

Hayley and Collin put on their pajamas -- backwards!

Collin is doing terrific at his swimming lessons.

A rare picture of the two kids hugging each other.

Hayley goes sledding at Collin's school, Echo Park Elementary.

Collin pulls the sled.

King of the hill!

Queen of the hill!

Mike in Indy

Mike traveled back home again to Indiana to be inducted onto Ben Davis High School's Alumni Wall of Fame. Here are a few pics from the trip.

All the inductees stand in front of the actual Alumni Wall of Fame.

Mike gives his acceptance speech.

After the ceremony, Mike got together with some old high school pals at Rick's Boatyard. Here are Brian Swift and Brian Allee.

Gene Arnold and Brian Allee.

Tim Doak and his wife Joan.