Albert the Hedgehog

Here are some pictures that Abbie took of Rachel and I doing our bonding session with Albert this afternoon.

Albert checking things out before he would let me touch him.

Rachel doing the flat hand walking exercise with him.

Wrapping up Mr Albert to put him back in his cage.

Week ending 4-25-2010

Working on gardening aprons with the kids

Here are some of the Brownies showing off some signs they made.

Rachel getting all of her information together after we got "THE CALL" about the "H". She was SOOOO excited.

Rachel had dance competition in Des Moines over the weekend. Here she is with the Aunties striking a dancer pose. Good job Aunties.

Abbie and Rachel taking care of Albert our new hedgehog on the way home from IL.

Both Girl Scout Troops working together

Here are the Brownies and Juniors working on posters for school. It was so fun to watch them work together. They get along so well. So proud of my Girl Scouts.

Week ending 4-18-2010

Rachel started softball practice this week.

Grant's pre-school went on a field trip to the dead animal museum.

The 2 Girl Scout troops visited the old farts and helped Boris celebrate his 93rd Bday.

Hawkeye spring game. YES - the kids were not happy about this photo.

Finished the week off with planting our first garden. Just hope we get something to grow.

Gardening 101

Me attempting to till the garden with a high power machine.

How the garden is divided - Grant red rocks - Rachel shells and Abbie sand dollars.

Oma helping Rachel plant sugar snap peas that she will NEVER eat.

Everyone working in their garden squares planting our seeds.

The garden stakes to know what we planted.

Week ending 4-11-2010

Rachel got her new bike this week.

Grant and Rachel celebrating after a visit to the Dr for a shot.

Rachel and Dr Pam working on dance moves before competition.

Jessica and Rachel hanging out after Jessica's big party for her First Holy Communion today.

Weekend in MNPLS with Rachel

Rachel and me at the Aquarium at the Mall of America.

Rachel by her FAVORITE ride - Fairly Odd Parents.

Supper with Dr Pam at the Rain Forest Cafe.

Rachel petting a crab at the Aquarium that we visited A LOT.

Maddie and Rachel doing an excellent dance pose at competition.

For Mie - Mall of America

Hi Mie - When you come to the US you can visit Dora.

Check out the Disney Store.

Buy some Princess attire for your girls.

OH - and don't forget the panty store.

Also, visit the Lego display too. Hope these pictures will help you decide where to hang out when you visit the Mall of America in July.

Week ending 4-4-2010

Brownie meeting this week they did a play.

Decorating the Easter Eggs.

Roller Derby with Missy and Don - Gotta love our matching shirts.

The kids with their Easter baskets.

New Garden

The first steps of working on our new family garden.

Grant working hard with his gardening tools and gloves on to get dirty.

Abbie, Grant and Greg working hard.

Yes - a great family effort going on here. The fighting started AFTER this photo.