Vacation #1

Sorry for the delayed post, we've been on vacation!  Last weekend was Eyota Days, so we went to the parade then left for "Up North" as we Minnesotan's like to call it. 

Surprisingly, there wasn't a lot of tractors in the parade this year!  There was a lot of candy though.  Unfortunately for Kade he had to watch everyone else eat it.  Next year, buddy, next year.

Half the time I forgot about the camera on vacation so I didn't take many pictures.  I did remember to take it on Kade's first boat ride though.  It was also his first time in a life jacket.  That didn't go over too well, until the boat started moving.  Then, we decided the life jacket wasn't so bad after all because we were too preoccupied with going fast and imitating the sound of the motor.

After a week of holding hands and pushing a walker everywhere on vacation, Kade decided he is done with assistance.  Last night, when we got home, he let go of our hands for good.  He's officially a lone walker!  I hope Erik and I are in good enough shape because the chasing has begun!

Meal times are a bit messy these days.  How much food actually makes it into a baby's mouth when they self feed??

Michael and Kade, in their matching strollers, waiting for the parade to start.

Something interesting caught their eye!

One of the few times Kade sat down during the parade.  He looks like such a big boy!

We did manage to find some tractors after all.  It's 100 degrees and my boys still have to play on the tractor.  Don't think for one second Erik didn't take a turn on the seat after Kade!

Uncle Jay flew in from WA and stopped in for a visit.  Kade wanted me to let everyone know that Jay's hair does NOT taste very good.

Come on Grandma and Grandpa!  At the count of 3, swing me!

How many men does it take to put a life jacket on an 11 month old?

So serious.

Me and my cousin, Lauren.  She was the flower girl in our wedding, when she was 2!  On vacation, we were Penelope and Cynthia, from England.  Our British accents were spot on!

There's a smile! 

Boating is serious business, it's not the time for smiling or laughing.

Grandpa, watch where you're going!

Here, I'll drive.  Some one's got to get us back to shore!