The Evans

Sunday, July 10, 2011

Kamp Dels

Last year we took my nephews Colton & Trayton to Kamp Dels with us, so this year is was my niece's turn. Kalley, Taylor & our family of 4 headed over to Kamp Dels July 8th, 9th & 10th. We had so much fun!

As soon as we got there Friday we put on our suits & headed to the water park... headed back for a little supper... rented a pony for a half hour (the kids took turns ridin)... off to one of the nice parks they have there... then the little ones headed off to bed & the big kids made s'mores.

Saturday the campground had fresh donuts so we all enjoyed one of those (Macie enjoyed the frosting)... then off to play at one of the parks... back to have an egg bake for brunchjust in time to all crashed for a quick nap... off to the water park again (man did we enjoy that, it was perfect weather)... we enjoyed the slides, tire swing & just being silly until supper... up to one of the other parks & a quick game of golf for us 3 girls... then it was off to the magic show that the campground put on while enjoying some soft serve ice cream as we watched the show... then off to the park again & then back for bed/s'mores.

Sunday we did a quick breakfast & were at the gate when the water park opened! We had great weather, no bugs & just an all around great weekend!!!

The Magic show -

"The girls".....
Take #1

Take #2

I love cheese puffs :)

Macie & Kalley -

The petting zoo....

Farmer Brayden -

Farmer Macie -

Farmer Taylor -

Riding the pony.....
Macie -

Taylor -

Brayden -

Playing at one of the parks -

Kalley & Taylor making S'mores

Monday, July 4, 2011

4th of July camping

This past weekend we went camping in Eagle Lake @ what we call "Camp Lyle & Louise". We had plans to go to a state park by Lake City, bring my parents jet ski's, my parents were coming along to watch the kids, great plans..... all wrecked because of the shut down! So onto Plan B! Miranda's aunt & uncle have a place in Eagle Lake that we camped at last year on Labor day, so we headed out there. It's a big open area with a fire pit, picnic tables & even mini golf :) It was nice to have somewhere to go, but the bugs were not so nice! Poor Brayden must be really sweet, because they really liked him (he looks like he has the chicken pox). Friday night we got a little bit of rain, but nothing much, the storms all went north of us. We hope everyone had a great 4th!

Take cover (Dad & Tony's version of storm coming "take cover")

Grandpa & Macie playing stickers & eating fruit snacks while we wait for the storm to pass

Playing bubbles - It's hard to see, but his poor little head is full of bites. He looks like he has the chicken pox

Goofy Girl...

Brayden watching the tractor - he is ALL boy

Macie helping Alice & "Mary" pick up branches
*Mary's name is actually Marian, but Macie calles her Mary :)

Macie playing mini golf

It's kind of hard to see, but Brayden was so tired he fell asleep while eating...

Daycare 4th of July parade

The daycare center where the kids go does a 4th of July parade. The kids make matching shirts (last year they sponge painted, this year they tie died). The parade starts at school at the walk up to the city park for lunch. The big kids bring their bikes & the little ones ride in wagons/strollers/buggies & they decorate them with streamers & flags.

***2010***

***2011***

Brayden in the parade (back left)

Macie in the parade

Macie & Brayden with their lead teacher Miss Gusty

Thursday, June 30, 2011

Friendship Days 2011

This past weekend we celebrated Nicollet's Friendship Day & like always, had a blast! Friday evening my amazing in-laws picked up the kids from daycare & kept them through Sunday. We had a GREAT weekend!!!

This is my 2nd year doing the little Miss Nicollet with Katie and we had a lot of fun again! The Monday & Wednesday before Friendship Days we practice for an hour each night with the girls, teaching them a dance for the talent show on Friday. We danced to Splish Splash.... I am so mad, I wasn't able to get a group picture! Talent ran a little late & some of the girls had to get home. They did a great job though with their "shower caps", swimsuits & towels. So that started off our weekend Friday night....

Saturday morning I did the 5K in honor of my amazing sister-in-law Becky and walked with almost 500 others (my sister-in-law Katie & niece Brielle came over from Janesville to walk with me too).... then it was off to the kiddie parade with my little miss girls. Time for a quick nap & then it was time to watch my niece show that number 60 proud on her demo car & take SECOND PLACE! Then it was off for a quick shower & down to the park to see all of the beautiful little girls for coronation.... and of course ended the evening with some adult beverages.

Sunday dad & I got to SLEEP IN!!!!! A*W*E*S*O*M*E
Then Grandma Nancy & Grandpa Kurt brought the kids over & we all pulled up some grass to catch some candy at the "big parade". After that we had some very tired kids so we headed for home, took some naps & then were actually able to make it back in for some rides before they closed the park down for the weekend.

I love Friendship Days - it's always so much fun :) Pictures below......

Weeeeee

Mom & Brayden

Macie & Grandma

Family Fun

Girls win...

Our "campground" for the weekend

My beautiful girls on Saturday @ the coronation

Ready for the "big" parade on Sunday

Tuesday, June 21, 2011

2011 Relay For Life

Last Friday, June 17th, 8 of us did the Nicollet County Relay For Life. We formed Team Becky's Hope & went "hunting for a cure". With this lovely Minnesota weather the walk got moved inside so that was a huge bummer. We didn't get to light the bags or enjoy the fresh air, but it was still fun. We had a great team!!! There are some pictures below of the bags I made for my family (Macie helped) & then the bag Taylor/Dan made..... We miss Becky EVERYDAY!!!

Bag from Macie & Brayden

Bag from our family

Taylor/Dan's Bag

Monday, June 13, 2011

Brayden 15 Months

Brayden had his 15 month appointment today. His stats were
Height 31.5 (64%) .... Macie was 32.5 (96%)
Weight 24.2 (46%) .... Macie was 24.8 (79%)
Head 19" (80%) .... Macie was 19" (97%)

Benson said as far as health wise he looks great! He asked if Brayden was saying much & he is not! I have been researching a lot on the computer (which everyone tells you not too) so we did bring up some of our concerns. At this point he said we will just watch him and see. It maybe in part because we are comparing boy to girl an... it also maybe he can't talk, cause his sister doesn't stop talking (wonder where she gets that from)!?!?

I looked back and at 15 months Macie was saying; Daddy, Momma, Sock, Milk, Juice, Night Night, Blanket, Bye Bye, Baby, Maggie and some family/friends/teachers names. At this point Brayden only says dada and Ut oh. I am really trying not to read into it and just see how it all plays out.

He is a VERY busy boy! Always has to check everything out! Pulls our vents out of our floor, opens doors, LOVES to play in the toliet, trys to climb into my wash machine, just keeps us on our toes NON-STOP!

He is such a happy boy :) very laid back, very calm, just goes with the flow (like his dad). He started today in the toddler room full time! I can't believe we will never be in the baby room again at daycare.... weird!?

Sunday, June 12, 2011

Yogi Bear & Boo Boo

This past weekend the 4 of us went to the Yogi Bear/Jelly stone campground in Austin... The kids loved it! They had a country theme this weekend & there is so much to do... A big jumping pillow, paddle boat rides, 3 different playgrounds, a dance Saturday night, train rides for the kids, hayrides, a petting zoo... I'm sure I'm missing something? It was a little cold so we weren't able to swim, but we still had a lot of fun! Oh and Yogi Bear, Boo Boo & the ranger walk around the campground but Macie wanted NOTHING to do with any of them!

Our Family -