Vikings Training Camp 2012 ~

Finally...after 7 years of living in Mankato, I (Jacki) made it to Vikings Training Camp!  I'm pretty sure we picked one of the hottest days of camp to go to, but it was fun.  I'm for sure making this a "must do" as long as the Vikings continue to hold training camp at MSU.  If it wasn't for my husband 'dying' of heat stroke and wanting to leave (I know, surprised me too!); I could have stayed and watched for hours.

 

Odin Turns 4 ~

 Odin's birthday started off with "toast in a pan" (french toast) topped with chocolate chips.

Then it was time to make his birthday cake.  The boys love to help make their cakes and of course like licking the bowl and beaters clean even better! 

 His Batman cake turned out great ~ thanks to his dad's talented hands!

 The kids pose before we head off to the Moondog's Baseball game.

It's hard to believe that 4 years has gone by already.  Odin continues to keep us on our toes and we have loved seeing him grow into the little man that he is.

Helping Dad ~

Odin and Quinn were able to help their dad drill some holes in a board ~ taking it back to the old school tools!

Summer Fun Begins ~

 Fun at the park.

 I'm cool!

 Trying to get Corrigan to smile for a 6 month picture

and she wanted nothing to do with it ~ can you say AT.TI.TUDE.

 We went to the lake for a week and the kids had a blast!

 Corrigan's first pontoon ride and she fell asleep.

 Mammy was watching Corrigan and look where she ends up!
She could have stayed in there all day :)

The boys saying "we love you daddy"!

Quinn is 2 ~

Our spunky, energetic Quinn is now 2!  To start his day he wanted pancakes with chocolate chips for breakfast.  After that he helped me make his birthday cake and of course got to lick the spatula.  We had pizza for dinner and then he was able to blow out his candles (at least he tried ~ finally dad had to give him a little help) and then he ate his cake.  Actually he ate all of the frosting and then said he was done!  Bryce did a great job again decorating his cake.   It was a Hotwheels birthday and he couldn't have been more excited about his semi that can haul his cars.  After all of the gifts were open, dad helped the boys build a ramp down the steps.   

Corrigan's Dedication ~

On Sunday, May 20th we dedicated our beautiful Corrigan to the Lord.  We are so extremely blessed to have her in our life.  We are excited to teach her to follow the Lord and believe in all He has to give.  We are even more blessed to have so many people in her life that love her and will also help guide her in her faith as she grows.

Easter 2012 ~

Happy Easter Everyone!  The boys were really excited to color and decorate our eggs this year and Corrigan enjoyed watching her brothers.  After we got home from church, the boys had an Easter Egg Hunt and couldn't believe how many eggs they found.  They also enjoyed trying to find their baskets and even Corrigan located her's (with the help of Odin).