Twice as Spoiled!!

Colton and I spent the weekend at the lake with Grandma Lori and Grandpa Steve and we also brought Grandma Yvonne with us!! Colton was one spoiled little boy all weekend. If mom said no he went to his Grandma's and if by chance they said no he could always count on Grandpa! We had so much fun and the weather was absolutely beautiful. We spent time playing in the water, going for golf cart rides, skipping rocks, taking the paddle boat out to the sandbar and going for a kayak ride around the lake!! We also enjoyed some great campfire food including shrimp, fresh fish, steak, chicken, corn on the cob, watermelon and smores!! It was a very relaxing weekend and we can't wait to go back. We hope everyone had a great Memorial Weekend and remember those who are fighting for our country and could not spend the weekend with their families!

Back at the Lake!

We spent our first weekend of the summer at the lake this last weekend! Colton absolutely loves being at the lake. He loves going for golf cart rides, playing on the playground, collecting rocks and throwing them in the water and of course helping PopPop collect and unload wood!! It was very cold and windy on Saturday but we still made the best of it... including me taking a nap while Colton kept Grandma very busy putting together his awesome dollar store toys! We are heading back to the lake again for Memorial weekend and this time we are bringing Grandma Yvonne along as well! Colton isn't gonna need me when he has both of his Grandma's waiting on him!! It should be a good time and hopefully the weather will be better next weekend! Check out that big rock, he was having a really hard time holding it for the picture in case you can't tell!

Wonderful Weekend!

Saturday we went to my cousin Kayla's Wedding and we had a great time! It was so much fun to hang out with so many of my cousins. And Colton proved to everyone that he is quite the little dancer... break dancer that is!! He was all over the dance floor busting his moves. And after Grandma and Grandpa took Colton home with them I was able to do some dancing too! It was so much fun to let loose and enjoy some laughs with everyone!

Then on Sunday I spent Mother's Day relaxing while Frankie worked all day in the backyard. He set up our Garden in the morning, Big Thanks to Yvonne for helping set it up and to Marissa for helping plant the veggies. And then Sunday afternoon Colton and I headed over to Uncle Freddie's house with Grandma Yvonne for homemade pizza's and Sundaes while Frankie stayed home and put together our new storage shed.... big Thanks to my dad for helping with this project. I had a very relaxing Mother's Day... Frankie on the other hand did not! I will be sure to make Father's Day a good one for him. Oh yeah, Colton got me a dozen roses and a GIANT helium balloon for Mother's Day, what an amazing son!! I know I have said this before but being a mom is the most rewarding thing ever. I couldn't imagine my life without Colton, he is just an amazing little guy. And if I am having a bad day he knows exactly what to do to melt away all of life's problems. I love you Colton and thank you for making Mother's Day (and everyday) one to remember!

Lazy Thursday!

Colton and I spent our Thursday off playing outside. We went for a long bike ride to the park, we washed Sampson's kennel and we of course played in the sandbox! Later that night when daddy got home we got down Colton's Big Boy Bike that PopPop bought him last summer at a garage sale. I didn't think he would be able to ride it yet but Colton proved me wrong once again. He is growing up way too fast!!

What a Beautiful Evening

It was way too nice outside to be indoors tonight! So after dinner Frankie and Colton went outside to mow the grass, Colton loves to help daddy mow. Colton also did some playing on his swingset and spent some time in his sand box. I sat on a chair taking pictures because I slipped a disc in my back again over the weekend so I can barely stand! I am hoping with several visits to my chiropractor I will be back to myself in no time. Here are some pics of our relaxing evening:

What a weekend!

The weather was perfect on Saturday so we decided to go to Afton State Park and do some hiking along the St Croix River. It was awesome. Colton loved throwing walks in the water and I enjoyed soaking up some sun and fresh air. Then when we got home Colton went down for a nap and I decided to give the dog a bath out in the backyard. Well I was out there soaping him up and my cousin and sister came running out saying turn off the water the basement is flooding. WHAT?!?! I came inside to find several inches of water at the bottom of the stairs, it was pouring out through the light fixtures in the ceiling! Apparently something happened to the pipe/hose connection over the winter... and what a way to find out. After cleaning up the mess downstairs I had to go back outside, remember the dog is still covered in soap. I brought Sampson to the front year and rinsed him out and then came back in the house and called my dad! Good thing he is coming home from Texas because we made need some repairs in the basement. At least we don't have carpet down there yet, that would have made things much worse. We got all the water cleaned up by using every towel (and blanket) in the house and now we have fans running constantly trying to dry out the sheet rock. To say the least it was not fun.

This morning we woke up to cold rainy weather. So after breakfast Frankie decided today would be a great day to rearrange several rooms in our house. What a project that was. We decided to combine our computer room and spare bedroom into one. And then the computer room was to be transformed into Coltons Toy Room. Which means our living room is now just a living room. It took about 6 hours and a couple arguments but the job is done and I love it. Colton's toys are all in one organized room and no longer all over the living room!! Also we got rid of a lot of junk, we tend to keep things that we will never use again but today those item found there way to the trash can. Okay I think I have bored you enough here are some pictures of Colton's new Toy Room!

Easter Sunday

We started out Easter Morning by searching for Colton's Easter Basket. I guess he was a pretty good boy this year because the Easter Bunny didn't hide it very hard! He was excited about the toys and candy in his basket but then again what kid wouldn't be! Then we headed to the MN Zoo to spend the morning with Grandma Yvonne and Freddie, Melissa, Isaac and Jaxx. Colton loves the zoo (and I must say it is one of my favorite places to go too). We spent a couple hours at the zoo and then headed back to Freddie and Melissa's for lunch... grilled brats and burgers, YUMMY!Frankie, Colton, Isaac, Jaxx and Melissa
Colton and Grandma checking out the piggies!
Colton and Daddy

Colton loves to feed the goats!
Colton and Mommy

Notice how Colton and the bear are standing the same!!

That night we went to my mom's house to have dinner with her and my sisters. And Colton also got to do an Easter Egg Hunt at Grandma Lori's house. Overall we had a great Easter, spent the entire day with family and ate lots of good food (and we were all in bed early)!Searching for Easter Eggs!

Colton and Auntie MaryBeth - trying to fit all the chocolate basketballs into one plastic Easter egg!