Sunday, July 31, 2011

Ben's Birthday

It's the start of birthday season for Sherry's kids. First up is Ben, who turned 19 on July 10th.

Happy birthday, Ben!

Ben, resting and texting.

Joe and Amy.

Hayley helping Ben open presents. 

Judah helped, too.

Collin giving Ben a birthday hug.

Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Playing

Collin and Hayley do like to play with their toys...

Hayley and her new Tangled playhouse -- which she got for going poop on the potty!

Hayley and her Flynn Ryder doll.

Collin playing with his new Handy Manny playset.

The kids play dress-up: Collin as Super Why and Hayley as Princess Pea.

Princess Pea to the rescue!

Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Tree Swing

Yes, we hung a new tree swing in the front yard and the grandkids love it!

Collin on the swing.

Hayley on the swing.

Hayley swinging, Collin on his trike.

Mike pushing Hayley on the swing.

Hayley loves the swing.

Collin on his trike.

Collin gets around.

It's a fish swing!

The swing on our front yard tree.

A little snack after a busy day swinging.

Monday, July 11, 2011

Fun at Kristi's

While Norma was visiting last month, she spent some time at Kristi's house playing with the kids.


Alethia the princess.

Alethia, Laura, and Norma playing a dress up game.

Laura all dressed up.

Norma all dressed up.

Kristi all dressed up.

Playing the game.

Is this how you play?

Did Norma win?
 
Laura reading to Judah.

Kristi and Laura comparing pictures.

Alethia and Judah playing.

Friday, July 8, 2011

Norma's Visit

Sherry's mother visited over Ben's graduation. We enjoyed her visit!

Norma and Laura joined Sherry and Mike at the Dakota Jazz Club to see Al Stewart perform. Here's Norma and Laura in-between sets.

Three generations in downtown Minneapolis.

Norma taking pictures.

Norma, Amy, and Joe.

Norma and Hayley.

Norma with Collin and Hayley.

Norma and Sherry.

Four generations!

It's hard to stay still with Hayley there!

Norma and Judah.

Norma in front of the big fireplace.

Norma and Ben.