Take Me Out To The Ball game

Monday night we took the boys to their first Twins game. They had a blast. Alex opened peanut shells for Eric and they had mini donuts. Evan and I didn't get on the "Kiss Cam" so we made our own! The next day the boys slept in and got to see the recycle truck! Evan had picture day, so I took his picture on the front step.

Havin fun!

Self portrait! Do you have this genetic trait that allows you to curl your tongue? Evan and Eric can, but Alex and I can't. We had fun bowling with some friends last night. Last Sunday we took 3rd place in a chili cook off out at the island. The competition was fierce amongst the 13 crockpots of chili. We took the boat over to Wulette Bakery to redeem some free cupcake
Coins we got at the wayzata parade. I was soaking up some rays on the last official day of summer. Can't believe it's fall already. Although I've got a 10 mile race in two weeks and I welcome 50's for running over 80 degrees. I ran 8 miles the last two Saturdays, so I think I'm ready. We got invited on a charter boat this afternoon so I got a picture of the boys and Donald at the bow. This might be one of the last weekends we spend with him until next summer. Alex and Donald were pretending to play fake drums near the fire tonight.

Dancin'

Tonight we got to listen to the Knot Workin' Band at the island! The kids love the music. They wear ear protection over their ears. It was raining and chilly so we look a little cold and wet:-). That's our friend Dave dancing with Alex.

Fun at the park!

We took the kids to the park today after the Wayzata parade. Evan is getting really good at the monkey bars.

Minnehaha

Today the Minnehaha steamship was giving rides out of Wayzata for James J. Hill Days. I think this was the 3rd year we have taken the ship for a spin around Wayzata bay. At one time this ship was sunk in the middle of the lake because it was no longer utilized. Before there were roads around Lake Minnetonka people used the steamships to get around similar to streetcars. We love The Minnehaha and are fortunate that it was brought up and restored so we get to ride this piece of history!

First official day of Kindergarten!

Class of 2026!

Dad even got Evan in the background of his self portrait!

His desk and first journal that he will write in daily!

Evan loves a JOB!  Looks like they have enough jobs for everyone in the class!

Waiting in the lobby for the teacher to take them down to class!

Evan catches up with some friends before walking to class.  That is his teacher Mr Thorpe!

First Day of School

Today the boys start school! Preschool starts tomorrow for Alex and Evan has his official first day of Kindergarten on Thursday(my birthday). We have a meeting with Evan's teacher this afternoon. He will meet with all the kids parents between now and Thursday. I think it's a great idea for us to sit down and discuss Evan before Fall conferences. They are now at the same school and I think it was easier for them today knowing they have each other! It was a chilly morning and they both changed into pants at the last minute!