Take Aim at Summer Fun

This past weekend we got together with our friends Yeng and Sofie to learn about wildlife and experience some outdoor fun with the Minnesota DNR.  The girls learned about eagles, fish and had  a chance to canoe.  Sofie even tried climbing the rock wall.  Emma was afraid but then after she saw Sofie do it, she wanted to try.  Unfortunately they closed the sign up just as Emma was building up her confidence.  Maybe next time the climbing wall is available Emma will be excited to give it a try.

 They even had paddles Emma and Sofie size

Bring Out the Artist

This weekend we spent some time making art and seeing a variety of art performed.  On Saturday we attended the Eco Arts Fest at Harriet Island.  Although it was chilly, we saw a variety of cultural dances, watched kids as young as two climb trees, met a variety of birds from the Raptor Center, and participated in some art projects.  Some costumed individuals were there to entertain as well including a butterfly on stilts and an individual dressed as a tree.  Ani was very afraid of the tree that walked and talked.  She thought that he would bite her for some reason. 

In addition to the art festival, the girls participated in their own painting projects at home on Sunday.  We tried putting paint on balls and rolling them across cardboard boxes to make cool designs.  This was quite messy but a lot of fun.  We didn't take pictures of this activity because all of our hands were covered in paint.  Emma also tried painting from the swing.  She laid on her belly and held a brush in her hand.  Lots of giggling could be heard as the creation was being made.

 Emma wanted to join the Mexican dancing group.

 Mommy joked with Emma that she would get to see an eagle.  However they really did have an eagle for up close observation.

A bit of tire swing art on a beautiful sunny day

Mother's Day Weekend

This weekend Mommy and Daddy went on a bike ride on Red Wing, Minnesota while the girls spent time with Grandpa Bruce and Grandma Jan.  Mommy and Daddy left Friday afternoon and returned Saturday afternoon from the trip.  While Mommy and Daddy were hiking up Bluffs and biking near farm fields, Emma and Ani were spending quality time in their outdoor pool.  Emma and Ani even got to visit the Como Town and go on lots of the carnival rides.  This was one of the first times Analise had been on rides before so it was definitely a thrilling experience.  Emma loved riding on the bumper cars with Grandpa.  The train ride was also a favorite for the girls.  Once Mommy and Daddy arrived home, we spent time working on the yard, playing on swings, riding bikes to the park, picking lilacs and catching up.  The weekend was a great one to be outdoors.  A big thank you to grandma and grandpa for taking the girls overnight! 

Bring on the rides!  We love Como Town!