Underwater Adventure Day

Jackson and I decided to take an "underwater adventure" at the Mall of America yesterday. We got to see many fish and SHARKS up close and personal. Jackson was so brave! He even touched a Seastar and a Crab. Mom wasn't so brave!

Tools, tools, tools

I need a drink after all that work!

Jackson and I went to a few garage sales this morning and boy did we find a bargain! An Elmo Tool Bench complete with tools!!! My little "fix-it" man has been busy ever since we got home!

Sunday on the lake

Silly Cousins

Shay and her Daddy fishing

On Sunday, we took the kids fishing on the pontoon. They didn't do too much fishing -- more snacking, "driving the pontoon" with Grandpa, honking the horn, and sleeping. What a wonderful way to spend the day!

4th of July festivities

Every 4th of July, Ebert's resort (on Star Lake) holds their annual kids games. I remember participating in them as a kid and loving it! Now, as a parent, I think I love them even more. Jackson got to take part in the fun this year. He ran in the "Mommy Relay Race" and the "Limbo" contest. He was in his glory -- people cheering him on and telling him how cute he it! He ate it all up! At the end of the games, everyone won a BIG bag of candy. The only problem was... Jackson doesn't like candy. Honestly, what kid doesn't like CANDY???? Most of his candy ended up on the ground or in his cousins' bags. Oh well! I'm so glad that the Ebert's are continuing on with the traditions!

Jackson's new "girlfriend"

"Cheerleaders make me nervous!"

"Not me, I love them! Go Vikes!"

Last Friday night, my Dad and I took the kids out to dinner at a local "watering hole" (only at the lake) and ran into some unexpected guests. The Minnesota Vikings Cheerleaders!! They were at the bar selling their swimsuit calendars and taking pictures with the locals. Alivia and Jackson were completely in awe! They kept going up to the cheerleaders and touching their sparkly outfits and white shiny boots. I had to take a couple of pictures to show Daddy. The girls were very friendly and loved playing with the kids.

Sandcastles

We went to the lake for the the 4th of July weekend. What fun! Jackson and his cousins, Alivia and Shay, had a blast playing in the water and building sandcastles on the beach. Great weather and a good time! Thanks for everything, Dad!