Throwback Thursday

This nice photo comes to you from the almighty internet, and is a result of googling my name (come on, you know you've done it!)

This was from the 2003 AA South Dakota State Track Meet - Pole Vault winners.

I got 6th Place - it was my Senior Year in High School. I remember I was super bummed because the three girls who placed ahead of me all got the same height as I did, but they ended up with more points/less misses.

I loved Pole Vaulting - so much fun!

Our Pet Turtle...

Olivia got a pull behind turtle thing for her birthday...and she loves taking it for walks!

It may be the closest thing we have for a pet for a long time! (until she talks her daddy into getting her a puppy!)

This moment...

is one I want to remember forever...

Nothing spectacular happened, just my baby and I running around and exploring our yard. 

Me chasing her, her chasing me... playing with the long grass from the lot next door....grabbing and dancing under the leaves from our tree our front....trying to keep her from eating the rocks from around our house, then walking in the rocks all the way around the house. 

Just us two.  Enjoying the moment.  Love.

Pumpkin Patch Awesomeness...

Last October our pumpkins got smashed (and not in the fun way either!)  A month or so ago we noticed that we had a vine growing right next to our house with our hostas. 

We thought, hey maybe some of those pumpkin seeds planted themselves... so we decided to let it grow, just to see what it brings. 

Sunday morning I walk outside to see quite a few yellow flowers...we may have a few tiny pumpkins by October!

I guess that is truly makes the best out of a previously bad situation!  We shall see!

Sweet Summertime...

There is nothing better then a trip to the pool on a hot summer day.  When I was growing up my hometown did not have an outdoor pool - only an indoor lap pool which wasn't the most fun.  I remember going on trips to some area water parks and it was the best! 

My husband grew up with a pool just down the road and has so many good memories of summers spent at that pool with his friends. 

Now, we get to introduce our sweet girl to the pool....and she loved it!  We will be going back often!

 

She is definitely a water baby! After spending an hour at the pool we came home and spent some time in the bath.  The only thing she doesn't like is when I rinse off the shampoo...but she liked when the water fell on her head at the pool.

She's not the cleanest eater folks!

I am home with Olivia today - turns out she has an infection in her eye.  I got to experience putting eye drops in for the first time.  Aren't those just a treat! Don't worry though, I get to practice every three hours! Get better little girl!

Thought I would post some fun pictures of Olivia enjoying her dinner from a couple days ago...

She is such a good and happy eater!

Lake Weekend...

I love our lake weekends.  Makes me want to live on a lake so very badly.... one day it will happen - just you wait!

My favorite parts about being in Northern Minnesota...
* The gorgeous lakes and trees.
* The fishing! So fun to always catch fish.
* The peaceful-ness (is that a word?).
* How relaxing it is yet the days last so long because we are always doing something. 
* Being on the boating and enjoying water sports.
* And last but not least, playing cards with friends! There is just something about it....

 We love paddle boarding!

 Hanging out with the babies... They don't look too impressed though!

Olivia loved playing in the lake!

 

 

Getting ready to go fishing.

I grew up in South Dakota but can officially say I LOVE Minnesota! (It only took me 10 years to say it!)