September 13th - Johnnie Boy Dinner

After Ben returned from a business trip to California from Sept. 9th - 12th, we had the Johnnie crew over for an end of summer grill out... Is summer really over already?

Play Time!

Zoo Days

This summer we were able to get to both the Minnesota Zoo and Como Park Zoo with the Faletti Family! We always have a great time together.

Remembering Grandpa Don

Thank God for Grandparents!!

Grandma Kathe and Ben at Lake Calhoun


Nana Mary holding Braden

Papa holding Parker

Calhoun Walk with Grandma Kathe and Aunt Noe

This weekend we were able to spend time with Aunt Noe, who was in town from California. We were quite the crew! Three dogs, two babies, Kathe, Noe, Ben and I - all walking around Lake Calhoun together. We went out for pizza afterward, and took over the entire corner section of the restaurant! Things seem to spread out a little more with two babies along for the ride! It was good to see Noe, we'll miss her when she heads back to CA!!

The Twins First Fight!

Stop touching me.

Who Me?
I said STOP touching me... Ouch, my ear!
Let go of my ear!!

It wasn't me!

Family Pics from my Cousin's Retirement Party

My Mom holding a sleeping Braden

My Mom and my cousin David Matthew holding the twins

Aunt Sheryl holding a screaming Parker and Mom holding a still sleeping Braden

Aunt Lauri trying to calm Parker down and yes, Braden is still sleeping

Labor Day Weekend '08

Timmy and Ben at Lake Calhoun

Ben and Reid holding the twins

Carrie snuggling with sleeping Parker








Labor Day weekend started out with a family party on Saturday to celebrate my cousin Erik's retirement from the National Guard. On Sunday, we went for our regular walk around Lake Calhoun in Minneapolis and were able to meet up with Greg and Timmy Larson to watch them windsurf. Next year we'll try to get in a little more windsurfing of our own! Sunday night was game night and grill-out with our friends Reid and Carrie! We finished up the long weekend with a pool day at home on Monday. The boys experienced their first dip in the pool! It was a little cold, but Braden had a great time and Parker tolerated the water with a little less enthusiasm.

The Twins First Dip!