Gingerbread Houses

The boys and I went to Frozen and made gingerbread houses yesterday. A lovely day with my sweet boys!

Wax Museum

Cameron's class put on a "wax" museum recently. Each student explained the inventor they researched as people walked up to them, similar to pushing a button to hear a recording. Cam was excited to share and dressed up for the occasion!

Shopping and Paint Pub

Getting ready to show our artistic talents with a little alcohol assistance!

The background....

Big smiles from Becca!

Two-thirds done...

Finished products!

It was so fun to see the differences amongst all our paintings. 

After a day of shopping, painting at the pub, and dinner at Houlihan's we headed to Pittsburgh Blue to try out their famous brownie dessert!  It was amazing...especially with my S'more martini. 

Luckily, I still had enough energy to stop at Albertville on my way home in the morning. It was a very successful and much needed Girls' Getaway!

Miscellaneous...

Cameron's awesome map of the U.S. using salt dough!

Bryant found Duck Dynasty chocolate bars for the boys, and they were thrilled!

 

Lake Bemidji Trail with Mom and Dad

The boys and me on the Lake Wobegon Trail.

Soo Line Trail for our family of four. 
We purchased a new bike for Coop and me and a new bike rack, so we made sure
to take advantage of it all this summer!

This is Coop...just for fun we colored his hair blue and red and it coordinated with his lightsabers!

Cam ran for 4th grade student council this fall.  He didn't make it, but we were impressed that he gave it a try, especially since he had to give a speech!

Our Little Hillbilly, as Cameron calls him, is slowly growing two new front teeth.  It could be all he'll want for Christmas!

I went to see Wicked at the Orpheum with some wonderful school colleagues.  We had a blast, and the show was AMAZING!!

Karate Kid and First Day of School

4th grade and 1st grade

 

Coop's new endeavor!

 

Finally!

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Checking out Becca's hometown. :)

My man is a Greek God...

Badlands for the bad boys!

Reptile Gardens was what Coop was most excited about, especially since he was able to touch a snake!

Mt. Rushmore

Brotherly Love

Ziplining in Keystone, South Dakota

Bear Country U.S.A was amazing!!!!!

Lake Sylvan was beautiful!

Check out all the bison on the animal loop!

Sioux Falls

The Corn Palace and trading post

Wall Drug

Reptile Gardens...how would you like to be curled up to that guy when he was alive??!!

Taking a break after a long day to swim and enjoy some dinner!

Hill City wood carvings

This guy was just kicking back relaxing in the sun, along the road, in Bear Country.

Beware of Bears...or Schreifels Boys??

Wild donkeys on the animal loop in Custer State Park...if there is a next time on that route I'll be sure to take Dramamine!

We found 45/50 license plates on our trip!

Still smiling after LOTS of car time!  A total of 1,421 miles!