This Saturday

So coming up on Saturday August 20th, myself and a friend of mine having been working hard all summer for this day. We have been putting together a Kids Fun Triathlon!!!!! It will take part at Putnam Park in Blue Earth with the Race starting at 9am. It is for kids ages 5-14.

We have raised a lot more money then we thought that we would be able for our first year and this is something we want to do every year. I really hope that we have a good turn out for the event. When I see kids on the street they tell me that they plan on doing the triathlon. And that makes me smile! All of our proceeds are going to the BEA Foundation; which will turn go back to the kids whether it is with new classroom gadgets/ learning tools or some new fitness stuff.

I will hopefully have some pictures to post after the event!

Breakfast on the Farm

On Saturday Devin, my mom, and I went to Breakfast on the Farm (Ben had to work). It was held out at Kirsten and Andy's farm. Kirsten and I have been friends forever and it is always nice to visit with her. Devin was really excited about seeing all of the cows. They have a dairy farm and some chickens.

We started with some food; which Devin ate 2 whole pancakes!!!

Then we got a person tour from Andy, himself!!!! Devin wanted to pet a chicken, so I told him he had to ask and he sure did. He wasn't too sure about it after it started flapping it's wings.
He even got to milk a cow!!! This was his favorite and didn't want to leave. I think it he could he would have milked a real cow.

This was one really friendly calf.

Doggy Parade

Last Thursday evening Blue Earth had a Doggy Parade and we thought it would be fun to have Jordan walk in it. So, we added uptown for a fun little event. Thursday nights in Blue Earth is when the stores stay open till usually 7 or 8pm so it was a prefect day to have the parade and there were also sales going on too. Devin and I walked Jordan in the parade from the Bank to the news paper and then bank again. We even got our picture taken and made it in the Blue Earth paper. I think it was because Devin and I were walking Jordan (who is very small) next to a BIG Saint Bernard.

Boji!!!!

The last Saturday of the month we headed to the lake for the day and night. It was a great adult time. We left Devin for the first time without one of us and it went great. We spent the whole day on the lake, doing some boating, then some swimming, and then some more boating.

At the Barefoot Bar at the end of the night. We all enjoyed the sun and no kids!!!!

The Fair

The Fair was the same week as Grandpa's funeral, so we only went a few times. He is a review of what we did in photos.

Devin is one that loves rides. I think he is going to have to go with Melissa when he gets older to Valleyfair, because neither Ben nor I do roller coasters.

Grandpa Charlie

So, it was Sunday morning and we were getting ready to go to Pam's Bridal Shower when my Brother called. And I knew that something was wrong right away, but never imaged it was that Grandpa had passed. Grandpa Charlie had always been a big part of my life and I will miss him greatly. He had a massive heart attack and was gone right away, which for him was a good thing. So, I left the cities and headed home right away and then to Jackson. The visitation was Tuesday evening and wow it was a busy night. He knew a lot of people and was well liked man. I was so touched that my friends make the trip over to show their support.

After the service on Wednesday and the lunch we headed outside to do some family photos. Here is all 5 grandkids.
Pat's family and mine.

Our happy little family.

We took one with Grandma also.

What a great weekend

Pam was home for the weekend and we had her Bacholette party. A group of us wen tout Friday night for supper at Chinos in Uptown. Boy, do I love their food!!!!! Then Saturday morning, Pam, Brend, Barb and I went for mani/pedi. Then we headed downtown to the Marriott where we spent the night. Once the party was started and we had played a few adult games!!! We headed to the Twins game and then out on the town.

Pam and I Saturday afternoon.
Our group of ladies ready to head to the Twins game.

Pam and I at supper on Friday night.

Our group on Friday night.