Allison and Mommy

Just a cute picture from this summer! The blanket around Allison is my baby blanket, which, yes, I admit...I still have! First I was going to get rid of it when I went to college, but that didn't happen, then when I got married...obviously didn't happen, then when I had a baby...SOON, very SOON I am going to get rid of it. It is actually in pretty good shape! Anyway, that is a somewhat embarrassing little tid-bit about me, that most of you probably know!!

Happy Labor Day!

I hope everyone is enjoying this BEAUTIFUL labor day weekend! It is rare to have one this nice! We have had a nice and pretty relaxing labor day. Surprisingly we went into the weekend with NO specific plans! On Friday night we ended up going to the Pat Benetar concert at Jackpot with friends (the tickets were free). It was a pretty good concert! Last night we had friends over for "pudgy pies" as we call them, aka campfire pies. One of my summertime favorites and I usually only get it 1x/year! I think this is the first time though that it hasn't been with my Grandma Berntson and that side of the family! And today we went on a pontoon ride this afternoon/evening after Allie's nap! Her first ride on the pontoon. It was fun, but I am bummed, I forgot my camera! I have not taken a single pic this WHOLE weekend!!

And since it is labor day tomorrow...I am thankful that I have a job. And that Jesse does too! Especially with the way the economy has been the last couple years. I may sometimes wish I didn't HAVE to work, but that isn't going to happen anytime in the next 40 years! But I do like my job, I feel good about what I do, I like the variety and it is constantly challenging me. So, Happy Labor Day to everyone and I hope you have/had a good weekend!

Last Twins Game in the Dome!

Jesse and I went to our last Twins game in the dome!! We went with Brad and Jodi, Tom and Holli and Missy and Andy. I was glad the game was inside!! It was cool and rainy that evening! But then on days like this whole weekend has been, it would be wonderful to be watching the game outside!! It was fun, even though the Twins lost, a first for Jesse, he has never been at a game they lost (or so he says!). They lost to the Texas Rangers 2-0 (NOT a very exciting game!). Had my last Dome Dog! We have been wondering what they are going to be called in the new stadium...Target dogs just doesn't sound as good! Well, looking forward to watching them at Target Field next year! And hoping the new stadium brings better luck (hasn't been the greatest year!).

Renville County Fair

I was so excited to get to take Allison to the County Fair this year! She is old enough to enjoy it a little! She got to go 2x! Her Grandma Nancy took her on Wed. and she got to go on a swing ride and ride a pony (with Grandma's help) and she loved it! We went on Friday and she liked watching all the people and we went through the barns, which she enjoyed except the pig barn. I think we have told most people, but Allison has a fear of pigs, don't know why or where that came from, but she has a toy pig that she used to be deathly afraid of! (I think it is so cute and she does like it now!) But anyway, when we were in the hog barn they were all laying down and she was doing fine until we got to the very last pen, there was one standing up and it looked right at her in her stroller. Thank goodness it was the last one, she got BIG tears in her eyes and let out this cry, the hold your breath it's so bad cry! Anyway, she recovered quickly and enjoyed the sheep, said "Baa" through the whole barn! Here is a pic of Jesse and Allie by the baby animals.

VB Team

I feel pretty lucky to be a part of such a great group of girls. They aren't just my volleyball team, they are my support group, my comedy club, etc, etc. It is my 1 night a week that I get to relax and have fun with the girls! (And thank you to Jesse for realizing that and being willing to take care of Allison that night so I can play!) I am not very athletic and we are not very cut throat style VB players, but we have fun, and they put up with me! I really missed them last winter when I didn't play! At the end of sand this summer we went on a Melvin's Boat Cruise, it was a blast! And extra big thanks to Tina's husband for the pre-cruise Margaritas! Looking forward to winter league already!

Sweet Summer Days

At the beginning of August we grilled out with friends. Finally made our "big Roast" that we bought this winter! It was delicious, but of course I enjoyed just spending the evening with friends! We FINALLY got to play bean bags and Jodi and I beat Brad and Jesse!! YEAH! We got lots of cute pics of Allison and Audrey that night (especially thanks to Holli and her fancy camera!). Here are a few pics.

Congratulations Jamie!

This picture was taken at Jamie's shower in BL about a month ago! (YIKES, I am not doing very good at this!). Anyway, CONGRATULATIONS, Jamie!! Her wedding is 1 month away, Oct. 10! And I am a bridesmaid (I feel very honored!!) along with Jennie and Amanda! It is going to be a fun time! She got tons of great gifts, makes me wish I got another bridal shower (shouldn't you get one every 5 years or so??).