Well since the CHICAGO CUBS can’t seem to get a win lately, we were fortunate that we got to see Ben’s baseball team (THE CUBS) WIN on Thursday in Minneapolis.
Ben pitched the first 2 innings and had 5 strike outs and only gave up one run. (Let me clarify – the one run – it was hit by a kid that was at least twice the size of ALL of the other kids. He was like Sam’s height!) Ben was walked twice and he stole 5 bases (UNREAL!)
Anyway, here’s some pictures of the future MLB star :)
On our way back from Minnesota we were able to stop in Fond du Lac, WI to visit my family – we had a great afternoon with a picnic and all the kids had a blast playing together. I loved meeting my niece who I had never met before, and seeing all my other nieces and nephews! Everyone has gotten so big …. where did the time go??
Holy shoot, holy crud and dang-it are Zach’s favorite new words. Yes, I know. He’s a potty mouth. However, all three apply to what Marley Willy has done to our steps going upstairs. He has not chewed up ANYTHING … except for this. Of course, this is something that can’t just be replaced – it is going to take a major renovation to fix. We really can’t complain though – he has been a great puppy so far – and he even has a few little tricks now, like sit and shake…..if only we can make him STAY that would be good. My poor neighbor Kurt has been dubbed the dog catcher – every time the dog accidentally gets out (which means every time he pushes the kids aside when they open the front door), Kurt sees me trying to chase he comes to the rescue and gets him back home!
Anyone have any idea on how to get him to stop chewing this?
On our way to Minneapolis we were able to make a stop “home” to visit friends … here’s some pictures from the visit.
We went to the Mall of America today since the weather was (go figure) gloomy! Along with the carousel that the girls LOVE, Zach wanted to go on his first roller coaster, the Orange Crush. He was pretty freaked out, BUT (surprisingly) he didn’t cry!
Kay and Kory rode a few of the rides too .. got some great pictures. We also had lunch at the Rainforest Cafe – and if you have been with my blog for awhile, you’ll remember that last year when we took Zach to RFC he cried and cried because he was afraid of the thunder, and the frog. NOT this time – he thought it was way cool. Amazing what a year will do to a kid!
Building race cars at Lego Land – he was so serious! 
