ValleyFair... lots of pictures

The McCollough/Haigh's took a mini-vacation to ValleyFair (an amusement park in MN- about 45 mins from home). We spent the night friday night in a hotel with a few indoor waterslides. Presley thought the frog slide was lots of fun. She, however, didn't like the sleeping arrangements and only let Mom have 3 hours of sleep!!!

This is her going down the frog slide...

I had to help her so she wouldn't go under!
Saturday we spent the ENTIRE day at ValleyFair... there were lots of kids rides. Madeleine was such a big cousin and rode the rides with Presley. Dominik was there too, but most rides were only two seaters.

Busy Bees...
My Miss America daughter (waving)... riding a fish... by herself!!! She is getting so big! Video of her riding the fish...

This was a "big-kid" ride... Madeleine and Dominik
Rub-a-Dub Tubes!
Speed Boats... not very speedy, but they loved them!
Presley thought this train was wonderful. Madeleine again sitting in there with her!
Video of Madeleine and Dominik on the mini-roller coaster. They are the second pair from the front... yellow and orange shirts.

While John, Matt, Brenda and I rode some roller coasters, my parents took the kids into this Foam Ball Factory... They had a ball!!! Throwing them, picking them up... they went nuts!

Presley and Daddy


She FINALLY gave in and took a 45 min nap. Mind you she was up at 7am and no nap until about 2, then no nap until the ride home. She was a trooper!!!
Madeleine wanted to go on the Wave... this is us dry...
This is us SOAKED!!!
Even Dominik, who was too short to ride, got wet by standing on the side!!!
Waiting for the train
We had a blast... we will definately make it back there. But this time we will spend the night after spending the day there :)

Mid year resolution

Remember when looking good was easy. When maintaining weight wasn't a problem because we were so active in sports... then we hit college and started to pack it on a bit, but then we lost it again... then engagement came and we HAD to lose the weight to look good for our wedding... then the first year of marriage came and the pounds slowly crept on... then pregnancy came... OK FORGET ABOUT IT.

John and I have said for the past two years, "We need to lose weight..." Well, I was looking back at some pictures from high school and college and got very depressed. I can't believe I let myself go this bad...

So, we are doing something about it... we joined the local YMCA and have been working out!! This is only week two... so we will keep you posted. I am putting my goal out there so all can help me achieve... I want to lose 50 pounds!!!! I have lost 6 already!

Anyone else want to join the mid-year resolutions???

Girls night out

Last night, I went out with a group of girls from work. It was really the first night out alone for a LONG time... we had a great time. Spent some time at Boston's for free pizza and "entertainment" by the Viking Cheerleaders... then hung out at a bar- across the street from where we work. That got pretty crazy... boobs being compared... 75 year old man being kissed by one of the girls... professionalism going OUT the door... men's anatomy being examined... let's just say I can't post any pictures on the family site... (BTW)-- I was sober cab, so I watched all this craziness!! I LOVE MY GIRLS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

4th of July Weekend

Sorry I am a bit late posting this stuff, but I have been a little busy. Presley is VERY mobile and does NOT like to sit still!!!

4th of July weekend was very busy. Below are some photos and videos of the activities we did.

This is Presley playing with her beauty salon!!

Eating corn off the cob...
SHE LOVED IT!!!

The McCollough/Haigh family went to Chucke Cheese for lunch on the 4th. We had the whole place to ourselves and had a great time. This is Matt and Dominik playing air hockey while Brenda and John watch.
The kids...
BBQ at Matt's houseMadeleine going down the water slide

Saturday-- we spent the afternoon at Grandma and Grandpa's house. Grandpa decided to take the kids on a ride in the wagon.

Then each got to drive

Madeleine all by herself

Crazy DominikWATER FIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!

We all had a great 4th of July weekend. Presley did see some fireworks at Uncle Matt's house, but she didn't like them too much. We were all in bed by 9:30... man are we old or what??? :)