Fall Family Photos

Melissa Klein took out family photos at the end of October. They served as Braden's 18 month photos, Evan's 4 1/2 year photos, and our Christmas card photo. Surprisingly, Braden was extremely uncooperative during the session. No smiles :(

October 2010

We went to the U of M Homecoming football game with Jeremy and Andrea. It was our first trip to TCF Bank Stadium.

We enjoyed our last cruise of the year on Grandma J's pontoon!
They boys loved jumping in the leaves.
I believe this is a sunrise on our lake. Everything just agreed with my camera at that moment!
Every year, in honor of Mary's birthday, we take a family trip to the Pine Tree Apple Orchard.



tour of the orchard
Evan found some apples under a tree in the orchard. He totally helped himself. Woops!
Evan is not exactly cooperative with me when I want to take a picture of him. I think he was still chewing his apple here.



For Halloween this year, Evan requested to be a raccoon. So, Mary and Grandma Linda sewed this awesome costume for him. Too bad he wouldn't let us put eye patch makeup on. Some people thought he was a cat.
Braden was a dragon--a hand-me-down from Evan.
My two little creatures!

September 2010

For Ben's 32nd birthday, we went to the Twins game--just him and I--at the new stadium. What a great experience!





"Happy Birthday to Daddy"
The Kruger family camped out in our backyard during one weekend. Evan thought it was great to sleep in their nice camper!


Here is Evan on rollerblades for the first time!
This is Braden with his second cousin, James. They are three days apart in age.
It seems as though my baby has grown up much faster than Evan did. Braden wants to do everything his big brother does.
This is Ben's dad, Brad. I had to post this picture for all my family members who check our blog. Mr. Brad looks just like my grandfather, John Gerger--especially when he is wearing these coveralls. Of course, my grandpa wore coveralls too.

August 2010

OK, I know I'm totally behind with this whole blog thing. I meant to do it once a month. Life happens--and this stuff takes time! It's better late than never!
We really enjoyed the month of August! Everyday was an excellent summer adventure! I feel so blessed to have been able to be home with my growing boys all summer!


playtime with cousins

swimming lessons

Heckman family reunion

Cousin Emily and Donovan's wedding in North Dakota. A trip for Kristine without the family!
My awesome grandma! Doesn't she look great for being 91 years old!?!

Braden windsurfing
Braden's first time on the jet ski

Bunker Beach
Grandma J's Church Carnival--Braden's first time eating a whole hot dog in a bun! Yikes!




MN Zoo with the Heckman family



Evan loved riding the tractors!
Reese's 4th birthday--Como Zoo

Taking a water break
Enjoying the Wiggle Racer
Swimming at the YMCA with cousins