MN Landscape Arboretum

Today we decided to go to the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum with Grandma Judy and Dave. They have so much to see and do!
It's definitely fall - you can tell by all of the pumpkins and gourds :-) They had a building with crafts and a green house and a cool play area outside where everything was made from the surrounding trees... stick tunnels and even a pine cone house! The it was off to the Japanese garden and the beautiful rose gardens... They also had a reflection globe garden - Madeline couldn't figure out why she couldn't move the shiny balls! All of the gardens were so pretty with all kinds of plants, fountains, buildings, insects and streams :-) What a great place to get outside and wear off some energy!!!

Work-Out time?

We recently went down to Grandma Judy's and brought our exercise bike back to the apartment. With the cold of winter coming mommy and daddy need something to keep them active! Madeline doesn't really need anything to keep her active - she runs everywhere, but she wanted to give it a try... We think it'll be a few more years before her feet touch :-)

Reading Books with Dad

Today we took it easy at home. Madeline had a great time playing with dad, reading books and just being goofy in general :-)

Labor Day Bike Ride

Another beautiful day so we decided to spend it outside! Grandma Judy brought her bike up to our place and we hit the trails. First we biked to Lake Calhoun and stopped for a hot dog for lunch. Then we continued on our way.. stopping at a few parks along the way. We went 8+ miles so it was a great way to get out and be active!