Beth and the billy goat

Last weekend we went to the Sibley Park Children's Zoo, unfortunately it's still under construction but they had peacocks and billy goats which Beth very much enjoyed looking at. They have some new playground equipment too but it was busy with other kids so we are planning on returning later this summer. Hopefully they'll have more animals then too!!

My first sparkler

Last week Beth got to enjoy her first sparkler with mom and dad. Here she is sitting on dad's lap and watching....she lost interested after about the 2nd one and went about coloring the sidewalk with her sidewalk chalk but hey! what can you say, she's two!!!!

Hanging with friends

After enjoying the day at the summer solstice event Beth and her friends Ava, Olivia and Alex (and their parents) enjoyed grilling out, playing and just being together.

Solitice event at Land of Memories 2008

We went to the summer solstice event and Land of Memorie park a few weeks back with the Hahn family. It was a beautiful weekend and the girls had a blast playing with the all the "old time" games on hand, not to mention eating all the junk. Here Beth and Ava and Olivia try their hand (feet) at an old time ski game.

Loon Lake Triathlon 6/14/2008

Jim, Dawn Thomas and I completed our first ever triathlon on Sat June 14, 2008. We each competed individually and survived! Jim and I are planning on definitely doing it again next year and are hoping to beat our times from this year.

Dora gear!

Beth got her first bike helmet and pads at the same time that mom and dad were preparing for their first triathlon. Isn't she cute??? Now if only she had a bike!!

Beth and baby Anna

After enjoying a wonderful dinner and playing boce ball with Anna and her parents, Paul and Mandy Kapsner, Beth enjoyed helping "auntie" Mandy bathe baby Anna and then held her alone ( for the first time!!) before both girls got ready for bed.

Beth got to enjoy her first "big girl" corn on the cob without mommy cutting it off the ear the other day. As you can see, she very much enjoyed it and is looking forward to more throughout the summer.

Bonfire with Alex and family

Beth had her first bonfire with her friend Alex and Alex's family....as you can see the girls were more interested in the wheeled toys than the actual bonfire. They did however greatly enjoy the marshmallows roasted over the fire!!