Buddy's 7th Birthday

Buddy got to invite a friend to go to Nickelodeon Universe at the Mall of America for his birthday. We went there after school on Friday and the kids had a great time going on rides and running around.

Buddy put together the Lego gift his friend gave him.

 My creative boy. Making a marble run the tips over the dominoes.

Birthday gifts from Mom and Dad.

 On Buddy's actual birthday, we went to see the Grinch Who Stole Christmas at the Children's Theatre.

More presents! From Grandma and Papa in CO.

All done building it!

Cross Country Skiing

One day it's fall...

...and the next day it's winter! At least the kids got to try out their cross country skis.

 Family fun!

Chocoholic Frolic

On Sunday morning, Lulu, Julia, Jared and I ran a 5K in Minneapolis called the Chocoholic Frolic. Lulu really wanted to run a 5K with me, and she did a great job.  First, we went to the expo at Union Depot to get our loot: shirts, bags, and chocolate!

Then, we headed back to Union Depot Sunday morning to get ready for the race.

Yeah! We finished. Now to enjoy our chocolate!

 Julia and Jared both placed 2nd in their age group--awesome!!!

 At the actual finish line.