Busy weekend

We had yet another busy weekend. Don't you love those weekends where nothing is planned, but yet it fills up with fun stuff!!! John was in Chicago this past week for his second stage of training for UPS sales. He had a great time and is doing well with his new position. Presley and I had a week of just the two of us. Although we spent every night with my family!! :) Gotta love being so close to them.

Friday night, we all (my parents and brothers family) went to a local parade. We had a great time. Presley enjoyed the Popsicles and the Dum Dum suckers. She HATED the fire trucks and ambulance!!! I didn't get any good pictures, we were too busy getting the goods.

Saturday morning Presley, I and Grandma Pat went to a HUGE garage sale and found some great deals. "New" toys and clothes... Saturday afternoon, Presley went swimming. She had so much fun in her "baf."

I LOVE the little footprints.

Sunday, we decided to go to the MN Zoo. All and all, Presley had fun. John and I were a little disappointed, but we still had a good time.

The first thing we did was watch a dolphin show. Presley was glued to those things the whole 10 minutes!!! She would scream and clap!!!

This is a Prairie Dog... she thought they were funny.
The newest exhibit there was the Grizzly Bears. Who knows what next weekend will bring?! If it's another sunny, warm weekend, we will be outdoors I am sure!

Hugo Days

We took Presley to Hugo Days today. She went NUTS in the petting area. She was a little shy at first, but once she saw we weren't too far, she had so much fun.

There was also pony rides. She wasn't too excited about the helmet...

Let's just say the ride was short. She did okay, but wanted off sooner than later.

Tooddeling around

This past weekend we finally had a beautiful day. We decided to go out on White Bear Lake with my brother and his family and my parents. This was Presley's first time on/in water bigger than the bath tub. Once she got used to the life jacket, she had fun.

Uncle Matt let Presley drive the boat. She like to play with all the buttons and levers.
After we docked the boat, we let her play in the water. She has NO FEAR about going into the cold water. She took the bucket and headed towards the water.

Holding my hand, she managed to walk out to the boat! She had a blast... you would think with all the sunshine and playtime she would have slept through the night... but NO!!!

Memorial weekend...

We headed south to Iowa for Memorial weekend. Visited the cemetery to pay our respects to my grandparents and aunt. My mom, along with some others, did an amazing job at making it beautiful. They sure are missed.

The trip was rather LONG... on the way there, Presley decided to puke her breakfast up. I actually managed to catch it all in my hands. After pulling over and cleaning up, we were on our way. We stopped in Story City to celebrate Lindsey's graduation from college. The BBQ was at the park with the carousel. Of course, we took Presley on it. She wasn't too sure about it. Didn't cry or scream, but didn't smile either.
Sunday we spent the afternoon at the park in Vail with the McCollough crew. All was well there, except Madeleine, my niece, spent four hours in the ER getting fluids for dehydration. Other than that, it was a good time.



The trip home on Monday was NOT FUN. Presley ended up spiking fevers and screaming most of the way home. Ended up taking the day off (Tues) and took her to the doctor. She has hand, foot and mouth disease. Not much you can do for it... poor kid. Needless to say, our next trip to Iowa will be a long way out.

While we were in Iowa, I got a call from a co-worker telling us about the devastating tornado that riped through Hugo... where we live. The actual destruction was about 3 miles north of us. We ended up having minor hail damage to the siding and to the car. Nothing compared to those who lost everything... including the life of a two year old boy. Please keep the families of the devastation in your thoughts and prayers as they work to collect and rebuild.

The next phase

So some of you may know I was contemplating on going back to school for my RN. We I got into the program here in MN and I will be starting the classes in the spring. I am pretty excited about it. I think it will open up lots of doors for my future. I will keep you all posted on the progress as a full time MOM, WIFE, worker and student!! I always said I like challenges...

Spring has finally sprung

Mother's day weekend-- we had brunch at my brother's house Saturday morning. After eating, we went outside and let the kids play. I love this picture of her!!

Thought I would start her early...

Life is Beautiful

Just wanted to say HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY to all of you wonderful mom's!!! Being a mom is the best gift life could give! I absolutely LOVE being a mother and wouldn't have it any other way!

So when you wake up tomorrow... thank your husband for making you a mom, then hug your kids for being their MOM!!!

HUGS