May 2009 Archives

Easter, Dancing and Barn Bluff

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It has been a fun and exciting spring for us. The kids have been busy and active as the weather has turned nice. Here are some of our recent exploits.

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Isaac gets ready for Easter.


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Madeline seems pretty excited, as well.


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Isaac tracks down some eggs.


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I think it was a successful hunt.


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Bailey turned 8 in April. Only a little grayer from the mileage.


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Maddie got some face painting at a birthday party.


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Isaac thinks he's pretty handsome, too.


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Lisa's been trying to catch the bunnies that are eating her tulips. This doesn't look like a bunny. So we let this cardinal off with a warning!


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Madeline just had her dance recital. Here are some pictures from the dress rehearsal.


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Maddie and her friend Taylor.


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Practicing ballet.


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And her dance number.


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Our proud young dancer.


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With curly hair, she just need a few more pictures.


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For Memorial Day weekend, we took a quick trip down to Red Wing, MN to climb Barn Bluff. Here it is.

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The view from the top.


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Since we had the high vantage point, I thought I'd attempt that tilt-shift model effect...


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Another tilt-shift shot.


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Last tilt-shift, I promise.


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A picture at the top. "Look, Grandma Iowa, even Bailey made it!"


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Maddie thought it was pretty cool. She already wants me to take her back _without_ Isaac, so we can take the scary North Trail...


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Isaac, Lisa & Bailey come over for a better vantage.


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On our way down, we came across a deer. Bailey was too tired to care.

That's all for now. Hope you all have a safe holiday weekend!!