Baby Farm Animal at the MN Zoo

We just bought a year-round pass to the Minnesota Zoo and decided to take Madeline to see the Baby Farm animal exhibit. On our way to the farm animals we saw all sorts of other creatures! We spent some time looking for the Tiger... and finally found him! Then we continued our walk to the farm. Madeline fed the goats, and pet their babies. She also got got to pet all sorts of other baby animals...
a piggy, some little chicks, a duckling, and a bunny! After a good hand washing we were hungry! We don't do fast food very often, but boy does she like it when we do!!! We can't wait for our next trip to the zoo :-)

First Day at Montessori School

Mommy decided to go back to work part-time so that means Madeline gets to go to school!
As soon as we got there she joined right in making puzzles... She was so excited about the new fun things to do and all of the new kids to play with that she barely even noticed that mommy was leaving. She had a great day, but was excited to see mom later that afternoon. We hope every day goes as good as this first one :-)

Hanging out at Grandma Judy's

Mommy and Aunt Melanie went to play volleyball today so Madeline hung out with Daddy and Grandma Judy. She went swinging, rode in her wagon and had fun riding grandma's rocking horse. They even went out to lunch with Great-Grandma Jen - how fun!

Aunt Melanie Babysits

Tonight Mommy and Daddy went to Dave's retirement party so Aunt Melanie spent the evening with Madeline. Melanie made a really yummy supper and they had a great time making funny faces and just goofing around :-) Swinging outside at Grandma's is always one of Madeline's favorite things to do. Thanks for watching me aunt Melanie!

Teddy Bear Band

Madeline and Mommy have been going to the Mall of America for their Toddler Tuesday's pretty regularly lately. This week the Teddy Bear Band was there! Madeline got to color a few pictures and then dance, dance, dance to the great music :-) When the band was done playing we waited in line for Madeline's very first Hot Air Balloon ride at the amusement park! Madeline thought it was great! We'll have to make sure we get back again soon and show Daddy all this great stuff :-)

Easter Day

Well once again it looks like the Easter Bunny found us in Colorado! The Easter Bunny was VERY good to Madeline this year... bunny ears, books, a little Little Einsteins CD, bubbles,and a new teddy bear back pack! After finding all the surprises the Easter Bunny left for us we all sat down for a great breakfast. The rest of the day was spent sledding and just relaxing - Tomorrow we will head back to MN :-(
What a great Easter!!!

Colorado Easter Vacation - Day 3

After waking up this morning and spending some quality time with her new ducky
(THANK YOU UNCLE KEITH!) we headed into Breckenridge for some shopping. Madeline was a trooper going in and out of all the little shops. We even found a toy shop that had a play area in the back - Just what Madeline needed to get out a little of that built up energy.
After shopping we went back to the house to color Easter Eggs. Madeline used her crayons to color her egg and then helped Daddy put some sparkley paper on a few more :-) We can't wait for Easter morning!

Colorado Easter Vacation - Day 2

Yesterday we left Denver and headed for our rental house in Fairplay. We didn't get there until it was almost dark, but today we woke up to a beautiful mountain view! We soon discovered there were sleds and a great hill. Aunt Melanie and Grandma Judy took the opportunity to get Madeline outside for a while.
Here she goes... Oops - fell down... But kept going... Made it! Sooooo fun :-) The rest of the day was spent relaxing. The house was nice and there was definitely enough room for everyone - should be a fun couple of days!

Colorado Easter Vacation - Day 1

We got into Denver late last night and made it to Uncle Nick and Kate's apartment a little after midnight. After some catching up we all tried to get a little sleep, but were up early to go and get Aunt Alyssa from the airport. When we got back to the apartment Madeline was already up and loved all of the attention she was getting from having so many aunts and uncles around!
She settled right in with Godmother Alyssa. It looks like the 2 months it's been since she's seen Godmother (except in pictures) didn't phase her at all. It's going to be a great vacation :-)

Happy St. Patty's Day!

We didn't have any Saint Patrick's Day festivities planned this year, but decided it wouldn't be a good idea to stay cooped up in the apartment. So, we went to the Saint Louis Park Rec. Center for Open Tot Time. Madeline got dressed in her green pants and we were off. She found some new things to play with today...

A tricycle (no peddling on her own yet) And a fire truck! Always a good time :-)