First trip to the Zoo - 6.28.09

Grandpa, Beth and Josh - I think the zoo got to them!

So cuddly and clean :-)

First sit in the bumbo.

"This is hard work, I'm tired!"

And, of course, Kali.

Kiera shower

Beth and Shelley hosted a lovely baby shower for Kiera and I on June 27. It was fun to have friends and family over to celebrate our little girl.

Carson and Anthony were great helpers.

Kali was a big help, too!

Four generations.

Great Grandpa Pankratz meeting Kiera.

Kali and Shiloh getting ready for bed.

Busy Week!

We've had a busy week. Beth and Shiloh stayed with us all week while Beth took a class at Augsburg. As you see below we started off with the Twins game, then Kiera and I went to visit my co-workers on Tuesday. On Wednesday we had our 4th mommy and baby class and Rachel and Tomas flew in from China and we had a celebration dinner at the Olive Garden, Kiera's first sit down restaurant. Grandma and Grandpa Ring stayed with us for 2 nights, it was nice to have them here. Thursday we went shopping and picked up our yummy veggies from the CSA. We also ate at Good Earth, good food, Kiera's 2nd restaurant! Friday we hung out at thome did some cleaning and had some snuggle time. Today Beth and Shelley are hosting a shower and Grandma Jean and Great-Grandpa Pankratz are coming to visit - more pictures to come!

Happy Father's Day!

We had a blast on Father's Day. We had a relaxing morning and the whole family went to the dog park. Pick up some yummy breakfast bagels from Brueggers, then took Kiera to her first Twins game. We had a blast!! Daddy got a game ball, he said maybe Kiera can hold it :-) We also saw Gomez, Span and Gardy in their street clothes.

Kiera with her bonnet on in the baby bjorn.




Our little family close to the field.


An HHH Metrodome game ball!


Ha, Ha-You're funny daddy!


I love my little Kiera bear.

Go Twins! Too bad they didn't win :-(

In our seats during the game.

Rally cap time. It didn't really work, but we tried.

I think I can handle being a Twins fan!

The many faces of Kiera with a little Mom, Dad, Kali and Shiloh!

I love my headband, but please don't take a picture!


After playing together all day, we need a break!


Just chillin'

Bath time, I love it!

Getting my jammies on.

Oh, so cuddly.

All clean and ready for bed.


Smiley :-)

Look at my tummy and my smile!

Hanging out with Dad.