Happy Birthday to Calvin!

Sammy's BFF Cal turned 5 today! Happy Birthday!!!


Cal!


Cal's post-cupcake expression: Saddest birthday boy ever.


And Ike, just because he was so offended by the suggestion of a photo.

Drastic haircut.

haircut, originally uploaded by sweetietooth.

While Sammy was at school I took Freddie for a haircut. I listened to the lady and let her cut him with a #4. Previously his hair had only been cut with scissors. It is so short and I kind of want to cry! But, at least it's not sticking up in the back.

Sammy's First Day of School

Sammy - First Day of School, originally uploaded by sweetietooth.

He was so excited. Freddie, too. They both wore backpacks and quickly posed for pictures. I barely got a kiss goodbye. This is the first day of Sammy's last year of preschool!

Minnesota State Fair, take 2

Jacob and Sammy ride Flying, originally uploaded by sweetietooth.

We had so much fun last Friday at the Fair, that Jacob and I decided to take the boys back on Labor Day, which also happens to be Kid Day at the fair. The boys rode a ton of rides thanks to discounted tickets. This time around we only ate: two Elvis sandwiches, frozen grapes, a small order of the World's Greatest French Fries with gobs of ketchup, and four root beers! Head over to Flickr for more pictures of our fun at the Fair!

Happy Birthday to Jacob!

Sammy and I created this lovely brownie cake for Jacob's birthday last Thursday:



My parents were in town for the birthday festivities, which lasted through the weekend and including much dining out (Famous Dave's BB-Q, McCormick and Shmick's Seafoood, The 5-8 Club for Juicy Lucy's...) and the always-fun state fair. My mom took pictures on her camera and I'm still waiting for her to upload them to Flickr (hint hint, Mom), but soon enough I'll have some pictures of our outings with Nana and Ba to share! (I realize I've been a bit of a slacker on blogging recent photo's but there are a few new ones of Sammy playing Flag Football up at Flickr if you are interested in sporty pics!)

My first Curly Purly soaker - complete!

I started knitting this little soaker for a friend's sweet baby boy, oh, in June or so. I finally dug it out from under the bed on Monday and finished it up yesterday. I hope you like it, Laura! :)





This is a size medium knit in 3-ply Purewool. Free pattern can be found HERE for any interested knitters.

Sammy and Freddie with Kennedy and Gage

Sammy and Freddie with Kennedy and Gage, originally uploaded by sweetietooth.

Holly, Jesse, Kennedy and Gage stopped by for a quick visit last week after a fun weekend of renovating their Apple Valley townhouse (anyone looking for a rental?).

Sammy and KP played at the wading pool while Freddie napped and Jesse tried to take a nap with baby Gage. Here are all the kids on our steps right before KP and fam headed back to Wisconsin. Gage is looking concerned because moments before a crazy Sammy bopped him on the head with the remote control.

We were glad to see you guys! We hope you move back soon!

Overheard at the Bear Cave

"Please hurry up. You go your way, I'll go mine. We've all got our own plans." Sammy to another kid, trying to hurry out to make the start of Sonic's 2pm Happy Hour. Overheard by his father.

Dominique being escorted down the aisle.

DSCN0525, originally uploaded by dancgbear4757.

Also snagged from Mom. Click on the picture to see it full size, and to check out the huge grin on James.

Dominique, you were truly glowing! We are so happy for you.

Me and the hubs at Dominique's wedding.

DSCN0551, originally uploaded by dancgbear4757.

LIfted this from my mom's photostream. Thanks, Mom!

Target's Circo Booster Seat Recall!

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission: Target Recalls Circo Booster Seats Due to Fall Hazard

This seat:
click for larger image, or follow link below.

Here's more info about the recall if you have this booster: LINK w/info and picture

Texas State Capitol grounds

On the Capitol grounds, originally uploaded by sweetietooth.

One last picture of our trip for the blog. Check out Flickr for the full onslaught. Thanks for looking. :)

Carousel merriment at Incredible Pizza

carousel merriment, originally uploaded by sweetietooth.

Happiness is indoor fun to be had at Incredible Pizza on a 104 degree day with over 90 percent humidity!

Happy Birthday, Grandma!

Grandma's Birthday Party, originally uploaded by sweetietooth.

On Tuesday night we had a birthday party for Grandma since we were all together. The party hats were a big hit, see picture. :) Grandma's actual birthday was this past Monday, Aug 3rd. Glad we were able to celebrate with you, Grandma!

Cute kids at Port Lavaca Beach

Cute kids at Port Aransas Beach, originally uploaded by sweetietooth.

Wednesday morning of last week we took the kids to the beach at Port Aransas. It was Wendy's idea as William had never been to a beach. Our kids have, but they've never seen waves (well, Sammy's been to this beach before so he doesn't remember the waves). The beach was a big hit with all the kids, and we were lucky to get a semi-overcast morning so we could enjoy it a little longer.

Texas trip - July 2009

Since the entire family was already in Texas for Dominique's wedding, we decided to head down to Jacob's parents' place for the week. We were lucky to be in Texas for a recording-breaking July heat wave (hottest July on record!) and drought. We Minneapolis people thankfully did not melt away, even though we thought we might a few times... ! Thanks to Grandma and Papa for a fun week!

Pictures IN FULL HERE! CLICKY CLICKY

Dominique and Moises' wedding!

cutting the cake, originally uploaded by sweetietooth.

I've finally posted pictures from the wedding!

My stepsister Dominique married Moises Gonzales on Saturday, July 25, 2009 in Plano, Texas. Jacob and I attended sans kids (thanks again Grandma and Papa!!!). My stepdad James walked her down the aisle (as did her bio-dad, Martin). My mom, Aunt Diana, aunt's man Felix, Cousin Sahvanna, and Sahvanna's friend Sadi were also there. Sadi is now an honorary member of the family, as she put up with my ceaseless jokes about her being part of the wedding party. Congrats, Dominique and Moises!Congratulations to Dominque and Moises!

Find the Flickr set HERE!

Congrats to Aunt Nikki and Moises on their wedding!

We are back from Texas!

Here's a web scrapbook my mom put together of Dominique's wedding: click here to see!

I'll upload pictures from our Texas trip soon!

Jacob gets paid to work on this stuff.

Click here and watch.

The Cherry Returns!

The Cherry Returns!, originally uploaded by sweetietooth.

From a sad dry Minnehaha Falls pictures to the lovely iconic Minneapolis Cherry Spoon -- complete with the cherry this time!

We took Bonnie to the Sculpture Gardens and then lunch at General Mills World Headquarters on Wednesday. It was a beautiful day! Then, Bonnnie and I returned to MOA for some shopping and to ride some grown-up rides at Nickelodeon Universe.

Slideshow HERE!!!! :)