Gloomy day

Today was cloudy and gloomy out. I had a dentist appt. ( no cavities!! ) and so Drew went to play with his neighbor friends Jack and Owen.

We were pretty lazy and watched a movie this afternoon together.

Since the Osseo School District had to make cuts this year, Zach has been moved back to a school closer to our home. So tonight we will go and visit Edinbrook Elementary and have an ice cream social. Zach is excited to start first grade there as he has some friends who will be going to school with him there now!!

Mother's Day

Every year for Mother's day, Mandy and I take the boys to do the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Race for the Cure at the Mall of America.

The morning started out cloudy and cold, but we put on our layers and headed to catch the light rail to the Mall. The boys had a blast riding the train. It was so much easier then dealing with traffic and parking!

We met up with Amanda, Matthew and Marlene at the Mall to do the walk. Carter and Tante Red stayed home as it was pretty chilly. We got to about mile one and it started to warm up. This was the first year we decided not to bring any strollers or wagons...so everyone had to walk the entire way! Drew was a trouper and only had to be carried a couple of times.

The Bloomington Fire Department had rigs out along the way. The fireman let the boys climb inside for a picture! That was a great diversion for the last mile of the race.

We headed home and Drew fell asleep on the train ride back. He was pretty tired out!

Then Cory, Christos and dad come home from fishing opener and we headed to my parents to have dinner together. It was a great ending to a wonderful Mother's Day.

Mall of America

Yesterday Mandy and I took the boys to the Mall of America to pick up our t-shirts for the Race for the Cure on Sunday.


While we were there, the boys wanted to go on some rides in the new Nickelodeon Adventures park. Here are a couple of fun shots from that!

Drew, Zach and Becky on Swippers Sweeper


Drew, Zach and Mandy on Diego's Adventure Bus
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Drew on the Wonder Pets Fly Boat

Zach on the kiddy Roller Coaster
The boys hanging with Blue from Blue's Clues