minnesota

Who knew another trip to Minnesota could be a blast?

These are some pictures from our last trip to Minnesota. Always a good time out there - feels like visiting family...

Jeff showed us his new 'toy' - that was a suprise. He had just picked it up a few days before we arrived.

Nadia, Jeff and I playing hoops at Gameworks downtown.

All of us playing the bowling game.

Taylor and J pod racing - one of our favorite games.

Jeff and Tay pod racing.

Skee-ball - always a favorite.

Taylor and Bryan playing air hockey.

Jeff talking trash to the boxing game.

Bryan knocking the opponent out.

Taylor next to Boba Fett in Lego land at the Mall of America.

fall festival

Who knew our first Fall Festival at church would be a hit? Actually, I did. Had complete faith in my wife...

Here are some much delayed pictures of the event.

The amazing magician.

The magician wowing the crowd - and shocking J. The card she is holding secure in the middle of her hand switched places with the one on the top of her hand when he snapped his fingers...

One of his incredible baloon creations.

Grace, Donnell, and Hannah enjoying the show.

Taylor and Megan posing in the picture area.

The can smash game.

Our street sign - Vineyard Blvd South and East - a great addition to our scenery.

The putting game.

One of the candy stations - all of the offices were decorated and used for handing out candy.

The santuary set up for the event - games along the rear (bottom of the picture) and right side, Magician in the middle (front of the stage), and face painting and picture taking to the left.

Face painting.

Hay maze - set up with 4 dead ends...comment from one of the kids was, "Best maze ever." Made it worth transporting 100 bails of hay.

Lanterns (like the one on the ground to the left) were placed throughout the maze.

Our huge moonwalk...held quite a few kids all at once.

Our spread of food.

All in all, it was a wonderful event - better than we had hoped for a first time. We had 11 games, 6 candy stations, a moon walk, hay maze, face painting, and the magician - not to mention all of the food. Next year will be even better, and easier - now that we know what to expect. It was a great jumping off point - and I think the kids (and all of the adults) had a fantastic time.

Costume

Who knew Taylor would look good with pink hair?


This year for Halloween, Taylor decided to be Lola Lufagle (character from the Disney TV show Hannah Montana). Here are some pics of Lola, and then of Taylor...