Memorial Weekend!

We spent Memorial Weekend at the campground and we had a blast. I couldn't narrow down the pictures to here is a link to a slideshow of the best ones! Hope everyone had a safe and Happy Memorial Weekend!

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It's Like a New House!!

We are making progress now! Our house doesn't look anything like it did when we bought it 5 years ago! This picture was taken in August 2006: In the fall of 2006 we put all new windows in the house and redid the roof (insulated the attic - nice save on the winter heating bills and new shingles).

This picure was taken a couple weeks ago:

Last week re finally re-sided the house and it looks amazing. We got a new front and back door and new windows in the garage and of coure the siding! We still need to install the new screen door and finish some the electrical outlets.. and put our house numbers up so the pizza man knows where to find us!!

This picture was taken this morning:

The transformation has been huge and we couldn't have done it without so much help from our families. My dad was the contractor (boss) for all the jobs, and my brother and Frankie's brother were there to help every chance they could. Frankie's mom and my mom were always willing to take Colton so that I was able to help with whatever I could.. which wasn't always a lot!! We still have some work to do including putting up rain gutters and landscaping. And I think we are planning to put a deck/patio in the back, but I don't think that will happen yet this summer. For now are just enjoying our new house.. and I am sure the neighbors are happy too (our house has been kind of an eye soar while we were in between projects).

Finally!!

After almost 2 years we finally have carpet in Colton's Room! As you probably know we have wood floors throughout our main level including the bedrooms. Originally we had bought a throw rug but it wasn't big enough and didn't cover much of his floor. Well Saturday we bought a big area rug that covers almost all of his room and he loves it!! He sits in his room and plays now.. which he never did before becuase it wasn't cozy! Even I will go and lay on his floor and watch him play! We also did lots of organizing in his room.. and put his toys in bins at his level! He thinks it is pretty cool that he can take them out and put them away when ever he wants!
We had a good weekend, got lots of household chores done including cleaning the garage. It is amazing what kind of stuff you can put on Craigslist and people will come and get it! We got rid of all kinds of things. Actually we are waiting for a pick up of another thing tonight.. Frankie sold his Engine Hoist, we have no need for it and it just takes up space in the garage!! Sunday morning the 3 of us went to the Waterpark of America, and we had a blast. Colton went down the waterslides all by himself, which was awesome, but at the same time made me realize how grown up he is already! But he still had to go with Mommy down the big slides so I guess I am okay with it. Hope the weather continues to be nice.. I am so ready for summer to here!!

Gotta Love Videos

Well we learned how to take vidoes on our camera this past week and I just had to share a couple! The one of Colton dancing makes me laugh everytime, for some reason he insists on dancing in a circle and until he gets dizzy! And we have been spending lots of time outdoors soaking up some sun.. and Colton loves playing on his swingset!

Perfect Sunday!!

We had a great day today! We started out our day at the Minnesota Zoo. We went with Grandma Yvonne and Freddie and Melissa and the kids. We had a blast... Colton loves to hang out with his cousins! Mommy and Colton feeding the goats!
Freddie, Isaac, Colton and Elijah.. chilling on a pig!
Cutest Kids Ever!

Then we went back to Freddie and Melissa's house for lunch and to soak up some sun on this beautiful day! Colton loved playing in the sandbox with Isaac, although after two hours I think he had more sand in his diaper that they did in the sandbox.

Colton hanging with Eva on the hammock!

They had so much fun playing in the sand!When we got home this afternoon, Frankie had to go to an employee meeting and Colton and I went down for a 2 hour nap.. much needed after all that fresh air! Then when we woke up, we ate dinner and headed back outside! Colton and I went for a little bike ride! And daddy tried to teach Colton to ride his bike... although he is isn't quiet big enough yet!

Such a big boy bike... but it will be a while before he can actaully ride it all by himself.
We played outside until about 8:30 and then we had to come in and take a bath and get ready for bed! I got Colton all undressed in his room and sent him to the bathroom to take a bath. He went right into the bathroom, sat down on his Potty Chair, said Pee-pee and went potty in the potty chair for the first time! I was so excited I stared yelling for Frankie to come and see, and after high fives all around we finally got in the bath! I was the perfect end to a great day!

I love my boys!!

Well life has been crazy lately! I am working lots of overtime which is nice for the pocket book but it really wears me out. And last weekend I decided to pick up some hours at Red Wing Shoes ( not sure what I was thinking). Anyways, on Sunday we had a nice relaxing day. We had our friends Ian and Krisi over for dinner. They of course brought their two kids with, Aiden who is Colton little partner in crime and Avery who is only 8 weeks old (so I got my baby fill for a little while). Colton and Aiden are good buddies, although Colton still isn't the best about sharing his toys but we are working on it! It is so funny to see the boys together, they are spitting images of their dads, which means we are in for a lot of trouble! Ian and Frankie have been friends since grade school so it awesome that they both have boys now who will grow up to be great friends!

Then Tuesday was my birthday! Nothing too exciting, actually the day kinda sucked at first. I got stuck at work late and and everything that could cause problems at work was. I just wanted to go home. Well when I finally got home after 6pm, Colton and Frankie were working out in the garage. I pulled in the drive and got out of the car and here came Colton running out of the garage, yelling "Mommy, Mommy, Mommy" carrying a bouquet of flowers out in front of him! It totally make my day! Actaully the image of him running to me as fast as he could with a bouquet of flowers bigger than him will always make me smile! My birthday turned out to be great, we went out to eat at Olive Garden and then came home and watched the Wild (which could have been better)! Now I am looking forward to Sunday! Saturday I am going into work for 4 hours.. that is how crazy we are right now. But Sunday we are going to the Minnesota Zoo with Frankie's mom and Freddie and Melissa and the kids! It should be a good time, especially if the weather is nice!

First Bike Ride!

Colton went for his first bike ride on Saturday and he loved it! We finally found one of those seats that attaches to your bike and after about a hour and half of assembly we went for our first ride! Colton was talking and laughing the entire time.... I on the other hand almost died. I have put some weight on since the last time I rode a bike not to mention Colton's 30 pounds. It was quite the workout! We are looking forward to this rainy week being over so we can go for many more bike rides!

Ah, cuddle time for mommy! Colton loves to cuddle up on the couch and watch a little TV before bedtime... and I never argue with him! He is still my baby, even though he is getting so big so fast!

Weekend at the Waterpark!!

We spent last weekend at the Grand Rios Waterpark in Brooklyn Park with my dad's side of the family and we had a blast. We our course did lots of swimming and played some Catch Phrase... and my team won like always. It was so much fun to get together with all the aunts and uncles and cousins. Colton had a blast in the water park, he especially liked the water slides!The Winning Team.. yes we always win!
Colton and Great Grandma Sand
Colton and Mommy on the waterslides!
Colton and Auntie Marissa
He was so worn out after day two of swimming!