Happy Birthday Buddy!

Last weekend Ben had his first Birthday Party with a large group of friends. He was so excited he could hardly contain himself. One of Ben's favorite things to do at school is splatter paint. So brave or crazy, I am not sure which, we decided to splatter paint pumpkins. Lucky for us it was a success!

We also had some fall crafts for the kids while they waited to splatter.

And boys will be boys, just look at them!

This is the after math from splatter painting in the Knight garage. Trevor did a great job and the mess stayed pretty well contained. All in all the party was a success and Ben is already planning his party for next year.

Look out Neighbors I am on Wheels!

Ben got Rollerblades and all the safety gear needed from the Drekes for his Birthday. He has been practicing the last few days on the carpet and today we headed outside. He did great! Even when he fell or was losing his balance he did not freak out, he just kept on smiling.

                                             
                                    

Great Wedding Fun!

On Saturday we drove to Des Moines for Trevor's cousin Chet's wedding. After the long 4 hour drive with the kids we got to the hotel and let them burn off some energy in the pool before getting ready for the wedding.

                             
           The wedding was outside at the Blank Park Zoo. The rain held off for most of the wedding.

                              
                              
 Ben was so excited to see his "cousin" Mac. Mac is the son of Trevor's other cousin Chelsea so I guess that actually makes these boys 2nd cousins. They had a great time running around the zoo before the ceremony and hanging out at the reception. We wish they did not live in Wyoming.

                                                                 Silly Faces!

      Jameson was passed from one family to the next. He found a good place to sleep on Shannon's shoulder (Trevor's cousin from Pennsylvania).

 As the night went on it was time to get the PJ's on and just like that the kids were asleep!

                              
 It was a quick trip but well worth the drive. We had a great time visiting all the Family that we don't see enough.



Growing Up Fast

Jameson's 9 Months Old

21 lbs 3oz (75%)

28 3/4 inches (75%)



Fall Fun!

Soccer has started again, Ben is not so sure what he thinks of soccer but he certainly loves to kick the ball. His favorite is the game call "clean up the back yard" where each team tries to keep all the balls on the other side of the field.

                                                                   Addie Julien

Last weekend we headed to the MN Zoo with the kids. It was a chilly morning but we dressed for the weather and walked and walked and walked. The zoo had so much to see and here are some the the kids' favorites.

                                                             Three Grizzly Bears

                                                 Mommy Leopard and her 2 cubs

Sunday we went to an apple orchard. We decided to try a new one this year and we loved it. We went to Fall Harvest Orchard in Delano. It is a small working farm so the kids were put to work when we got there. Ben helped pick the eggs in the chicken coop.

                                             They helped hold the little baby chicks
                              

                                                      Ben helped feed the goats.

                                                  Jameson helped pick the apples

Night at the Station

So all summer we have been doing BBQ's with our friends to replace our weekly softball games. In August Liz and Steve hosted the dinner at the Chanhassen Fire Station. The Kids LOVED it! They all got to go for a ride in a fire truck, play with the equipment, try on all Steve's gear and climb all over the trucks.

Ready for their ride!

David and Will riding Shotgun



Milo,Gracie,Ben,Olivia,Will,Addie,James,Vinny,Jacob and Jameson