Finn

Finn’s 1st Year At Preschool

May 23, 2013
Finn's 1st Year of Preschool

My little Finn Bear isn’t so little anymore. Yesterday he finished up his last day of preschool for the year, and this mom just can’t believe it. I am so proud of him and happy for him. He’s has grown so much over the last nine months and has a hunger for learning; it really makes me burst with pride. His teacher was sweet and put together this amazing book for all the kids of their individual progress over the year. It highlights some of the skills he’s improved since the fall, like writing his name and cutting out shapes. She also included a lot of great photos of the special days at school like; Halloween, Wacky Wednesday, Pajama Day, Valentines, and class field trips. It’s all stuff I knew was happening but didn’t get to witness first person. I’m glad to have some insight into his new world. Plus, it’s gonna be the greatest keepsake as Finn gets older. Finn is going to be 5 in July which puts him right on the edge for attending Kindergarten next fall, we also have the option of waiting until he’s 6 the following year. We’ve decided to wait, he still gets [...]

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Hello Garden, Hello Spring?

March 21, 2013
Our Garden Plan

Finn and I held off as long as we could, this time last year we were already knee deep in seeds and plants were sprouting up like mad in our yard. Now, I know last year was a rare occurrence, I know it’s not going to be 70º all the time in March, but I also don’t expect it to be 5º on the first day of spring either. This is torturous. Combine this crappy and cold spring weather with our ongoing sickness battle and I am 110% over it. So, just because we’re not done with this fight, we continue in our annual tradition and make our 2013 veggie garden map. It gives us something to do for a few hours while we wait for any sign of the snow to melt. Finn and I are very calculated about this process. We have to figure out exactly how much of each veggie goes in each square in our garden to ensure proper growing, plus we have to pick the perfect placement. Root veggies on one side, herbs over here, cucumbers next to the fence so they can grow up and vine, and lettuces flank the sides of the bigger [...]

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It’s a Snow Day!

March 5, 2013
Snow Day

Yo Buddies! Me and the boys are taking a snow day! Did you know it’s snowed like a foot here in MPLS in the last 24 hours, and it’s still snowing!? Luckily, Finn already had school off for conferences so it’s a win, win, win. It might be one of the last snow days of the season, we gotta enjoy these while we can. See you all tomorrow! Related posts:49 Days ‘Till SpringSnow DazeBest Bruce Weekend Recap!Gettin’ a Tree and Other Stuff Too

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SK8 OR DIE

January 22, 2013
Finn & Elsa Skate

I don’t think I mentioned that Elsa has headed off to daily preschool after spending weekdays at our house for the last year and a half. We are so happy for her and her new life adventures, but we miss her like crazy! Last weekend Finn and his old bud were reunited for the first time in a few weeks. Elsa had received multiple pairs of ice skates for Christmas gifts and she needed to share them with Finn. The kids headed out to the local park to give ice skating a try last Saturday. Minneapolis parks are awesome and provide skates and trainer bars for free, it’s pretty tyte of them. Elsa is an old pro at this skating thing and was doing double lutz axels and triple salchows (totally had to google that spelling) all over the place. This was Finn’s first time and although he wasn’t doing any cool spins he was making his way around the rink. They seriously both did great, and can’t wait to go again. It makes me happy to see these guys together. Related posts:Hurry up AlreadyElsa’s Updated BedroomGet Yer Spring On!End of Summer Kids

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SNOW!

December 10, 2012
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Minnesotans like to talk about the weather. When it’s snowy and cold we complain and grumble about it, and when’s it’s unseasonably warm for the entire winter (like it was last year) we feel like we got away with murder but are a little sad that we didn’t get to play in the snow. It’s been almost two years since we got to experience the excitement of a real Minnesota snow storm and we’ve missed it like crazy! Bring it on winter weather! It was forecasted to snow a few inches this weekend starting Saturday night, a few inches turned into over a foot of snow in 24 hours. The fam and I got outside and enjoyed the weather yesterday afternoon. Finn made a snow fort and threw a few snow balls and Gus had his first experience with real snow. We’re so happy that the snow is here to stay, but I give it 6 weeks before I start the countdown to spring. Related posts:I’m out numbered, by a lot!Best Bruce Weekend Recap!Hi!Spring! Spring! Spring Break!

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