Friendship Days & Storm

This past weekend we celebrated Friendship Days in Nicollet! It was a VERY interesting weekend! Friday Grandma & Grandpa Evans came over to pick up the kids for the weekend. We were going to take Macie down to ride a few rides & then they would head for Kato - well things didn't really go as planned?! Things started looking really green so into the basement we went - soon after we lost power & then the winds started to pick up BIG TIME! The 6 of us went & sat in the kids' toy room & waited for everything to pass. We are VERY lucky - we lost a small shed, a bunch of trees & some other stuff was damaged - but it could have been so much worse! In town a lot of people have broken windows, damage to their house & cars - they had baseball sized hail. After it was all clear the kids left with Grandma & Grandpa & Daddy & I took a drive to go check out damage & then went into Grandma & Grandpa's to get the genirator. Saturday was a new day - we got up & went on the "Nicollet's Hope" walk 4 breast cancer - it was great, about 500 people! After that we went to the kiddie parade & then it was off to the demo. My niece Kalley was in it & did great - she got 5th! Headed for home to shower & then into town for all the Miss Nicollet stuff. My girlfriend Katie & I did the "Little Miss Nicollet" this year - it was a lot of fun! We have 17 girls! We were suppose to have the talent part on Friday but with the weather that didn't happen - so everything went on Saturday night. The girls did their dance to Surfin USA & then changed into their dresses for the coranation. As we were winding down with all of that they said the storms were coming right at us again - but lucklie we were missed. So we headed down with some friends for some adult beverages. Sunday was the big parade! Macie & I walked through with daycare - daddy & Brayden just watched with the grandma's & grandpa's :)
We went downtown after the parade & Macie went on some rides with her friend Julia (Julia didn't really like them - that's why she is missing from some pictures). She took a quick nap & was ready for bed again by 7:45. Brayden also did great - he has slept through the night the past TWO nights - Yaaaa!

A HUGE thank you to Grandma & Grandpa Evans for EVERYTHING you did for us this weekend - THANK YOU!!!

Macie & I in the parade with daycare


Macie & her friend Julia










STORM PICTURES -

Misc Pictures

We went camping a couple weekends ago with a bunch or friends - here are a few pictures. We left Friday & were back home 1st thing Sunday morning. Dad woke up Sunday (Father's Day) feeling horriable :( we got home about 7:30 - dad was in bed by 8:00 & didn't wake up until 2:30! He spend most of last week feeling pretty crummy. After 2 doctor appt's they finally put him in something & he was feeling much better for Friendship Days!

Brayden - Chick Magnet :)


Macie & I on the hayride
(the people that run the campground were celebrating their sons graduation - they let Macie join in on the fun of the hayride)



Macie & Tony
(I went in to lay Brayden down & when I came out they had Macie's bike cart hookd up to Tony's little bike)


Macie


Brayden & Daddy
(Daddy was already starting to not feel good - so he was hanging with Brayden)



Macie & Mommy




Macie & Sibley Park




Macie & the ducks


Macie & the Horses


MACIE (and pudding).......






BRAYDEN.......

Mr. & Mrs. Hermanson

We had a great, but busy weekend! Our friends Jon & Michelle got married! Kent was the best man & I was personal attendant. So we had rehersal/groom's dinner Friday night with a busy wedding day Saturday. The kids stayed with grandma Linda for our busy weekend (thanks grandma). It was a beautiful day - Congratulations Mr. & Mrs. Hermanson!!!



The Bride & Groom



Michelle & I



Kent & Jon

Brayden 3 Month Pictures

Bachelor/Bachelorette Party

This past weekend Kent & I hosted a bachelor/bachelorette party at our place for our friends Jon & Michelle & had a blast! Macie & Brayden stayed over night at their aunt Katie & uncle Andy's house & played with their cousins Tyler & Brielle - THANKS AGAIN KATIE & ANDY!!! The wedding is this weekend - so watch for pictures!

We just took Brayden's 3 month pictures tonight (our little boy is growing up so fast). I am excited to get them back, as soon as I do I'll make sure & post them. Both kids doing great - Macie is still potty training, we are not pushing it, just letting her call the shots. Brayden is starting to talk & smile more, it is so fun!

Work is super busy for both Kent & I - but that's a good problem :) Here are some pictures from the weekend....

Michelle & I



All the girls out 4 the bachelorette party



Kent in the garage for the bachelor party

Memorial Day Camping

We went on our 1st camping trip for the year to Beaver Creek Valley State Park (by Caledonia, MN) We went with our frinds Miranda & Tony & Miranda's family. It was HOT! Macie has TONS OF FUN & was spollied!!! Brayden wasn't in the best mood, but like I said, it was hot. I posted some pictures below.....



The ride home... so tired, but we has TONS OF FUN!!!



Hanging Out....







Tony :)



Mommy & Macie



Playing



Playing in the water with Tony, "Rinda" & Bella



Brayden's 1st Camping Trip



Watch out boys.....



Macie & her Tony



Playing



Come on Mommy.... Your really slow :)



Enjoying the ride



Headed back to our bikes after playing by the creek (don't worry Brayden is back @ the camper with the others)



Macie & Tony playing in the water



Macie & Daddy by the creek



Macie & Mommy by the creek



Macie & her boots from Grandma :)



Brayden



Friday night "Happy Hour"



Tony & Macie hanging out