More summer fun

Everyone keeps saying winter is around the corner so we continue to take advantage of the summer sun!  We checked out a splash pad in Eden Prairie and Caleb had a blast.  Video and pics below.

http://youtu.be/V_R2I7wpAfo

Let's not forget about the numerous parks we've visited.  So thankful that communities build these for families to utilize.  We practically live at them and there are so many near our house so we can mix it up for Caleb.

Last Sunday it was raining so we headed to the Mall Of America where Caleb took his very first carousel ride.  Let's just say he rode that zebra like a boss.

VeggieTales

Caleb loves watching the VeggieTales Esther movie.  He asks to watch it every morning and every night.  Tonight we were watching it yet again and here was the dialogue between Caleb and me.

Caleb: Esther!!!!

Me: Yes that's Esther.  Do you think Esther is pretty?

Caleb (turns to look at me): Mommy pretty.

This little guy has my heart!  I was so overwhelmed with joy and love at that very moment and was smiling from ear to ear.  I love you Caleb, you are such a sweetheart and you can tell me I'm pretty anytime you want.

Bathtub Toys

Caleb still loves his baths and now he's got the names of his toys down.  It's fun watching him "tell stories" while playing with his toys.  Here another video.  http://youtu.be/W2zRC0pK2TI

Weeknight fun

Thursday night we went to McDonald's, I know, don't judge.  On the way out, Caleb spotted a sprinkler and Oh Boy let the fun begin.  Sprinklers will be a must when we buy a home.

Here's a quick video of the sprinkler dousing.

http://youtu.be/0SNPVREzxhk

After he was thoroughly soaked we ventured off to the park.  Looks like more than just Caleb was having a good time!

Caleb and Lena

Need I say more...

Mini CSS reunion

July 5th we headed out to Spicer Minnesota where Dave played in a 3-on-3 basketball tournament with some of his buddies from St. Scholastica.

Caleb watched his dad play basketball for approximately two minutes and the rest of the time I chased him around trying to keep him off the court. I guess he wanted to go play basketball with his daddy.  They only had to stop the game once because Caleb was on the court.  My quick mom reflexes grabbed him before large men trampled on him.  I might have been just as exhausted as Dave was by the time they were done playing. ;)

 

4th of July

We had a jampacked Fourth of July weekend. It started off with the Chanhassen parade.  Airplanes, fire trucks and police cars, OH MY!  Caleb had a heyday at the parade oooing and aahhing at all the planes, trucks, cars, people, music and candy!  Afterwards we went to our friend Derek and Steph's house for a barbecue and some time to enjoy each other's company while our kiddos played together.  Steph made a delicious American flag dessert which is pictured in the collage below.  It was a beautiful day and we are so grateful that we live in the United States of America, a country that still celebrates freedom.  Thank you to all the men and women who have served in the past, present and future to preserve our free country!  We appreciate you all and we try not to take that precious gift for granted.  God bless the USA!

Below is a cute video of Caleb from the parade.
http://youtu.be/eYUmyaAvToA