6.26.2009
My Girls
I wish you could all hear the giggles that came with these pictures....I sure do love them! My girls...Annika and Kate.
6.23.2009
A Treasure in the Heart of the City
This morning we went to the Nicollet Commons Park in Burnsville's Heart of the City with our friend Jenna, her little girl Camille and their little friend Isabelle. The Nicollet Commons Park has a man-made creek that goes through the entire park. The water is shallow and perfect for toddlers and preschoolers to splash and play in. There are even a few little water falls that Kate and Annika loved climbing. The rocks reminded them of the rocks they climb at Grandma and Grandpa Cloutier's on the north shore. They had a BLAST! It was a perfect treasure to find on such a HOT summer day. The girls have already named it the river park and we will definitely be heading there again...maybe even tomorrow.
6.22.2009
The North Shore.....
This past weekend we enjoyed a family trip to Minnesota's North Shore. We stayed in my hometown of Two Harbors at my parent's house. Here is a look at the most memorable part of the whole weekend- playing in the "big water". The air temperature was near 85 degrees, but the water temperature was still freezing. Kate and Annika didn't care- they loved every minute of it!
6.21.2009
Happy Father's Day
I just wanted to take a moment to thank some special men in my life......
First of all my father, John. His example in life has led me to become a better person and also enjoy every moment. We laugh a lot in our family and my dad's laugh rings louder than any other and it speaks pure joy. I love you Dad!
And to my brother, Marc, who is celebrating his very first Father's Day today.
I also want to thank my WONDERFUL husband, Jason. Without him my life would be not be complete. We have shared so many moments through our nine years together. We have laughed, cried, and faced challenges together. Our biggest challenge was becoming parents. So on this day I thank Jason for his love and support and most importantly for being a fantastic father to our little girls, Kate Elizabeth and Annika Joy. Thank you for being an example of respect, love and faith. You make a difference in our everyday life and are leaving a legacy of love for our girls to cherish for years to come. I love you!
First of all my father, John. His example in life has led me to become a better person and also enjoy every moment. We laugh a lot in our family and my dad's laugh rings louder than any other and it speaks pure joy. I love you Dad!
And to my brother, Marc, who is celebrating his very first Father's Day today.
I also want to thank my WONDERFUL husband, Jason. Without him my life would be not be complete. We have shared so many moments through our nine years together. We have laughed, cried, and faced challenges together. Our biggest challenge was becoming parents. So on this day I thank Jason for his love and support and most importantly for being a fantastic father to our little girls, Kate Elizabeth and Annika Joy. Thank you for being an example of respect, love and faith. You make a difference in our everyday life and are leaving a legacy of love for our girls to cherish for years to come. I love you!
6.17.2009
Farm Girls at Heart....
We enjoyed the sights of the Minnesota Zoo's Family Farm this morning along with a real tractor ride out to the farm. We fed the baby goats and the "big" goats almost ate Kate and Annika's stroller! Those silly goats, they will eat almost anything.
Life's a zoo!
Checking out the new Africa Exhibit at the Minnesota Zoo. Giraffes, zebras and ostriches- oh my!It's Summer!
Life at the Bakke house couldn't be better these days. What's not to love about summer vacation? My last day of school with students was Friday June 5th. This year was one of my most trying years in 10 years of teaching. So needless to say, I was very glad to wish my "friends" so long and see ya later! My principal has already promised me a much better year starting next fall. Thank goodness!!!
Life is good during the summer....Kate and Annika love staying at home and making pancakes or waffles every morning. And I enjoy relaxing and sipping on a good cup of coffee while the three of us tend to my flower gardens. We have had a mixture of sun and rain the past two weeks, so there have been many occasions when we dig out the tunnels and inside tents and make forts. Lately the girls have been fascinated by digging out their old baby toys and pretending they are the mommy with their baby dolls. Of course the sprinkler is a favorite past time when the sun decides to shine, as well as their swing set. We have also become expert garage-salers, finding some really great deals on "new" stuff. We have found lots of dress-up clothes and even a train table, which Kate LOVES! When she grows up she wants to be a choo-choo train. Nice!
Our summers are always full of traveling and visits with family and this summer is no different. Last weekend my brother Marc, his wife Tina and their son, Andrew came and stayed with us. The girls love their little cousin. They would give him sweet little kisses on his head ever so gently and bring him baby toys or help change his diaper. Having a one month old in the house again sure brought back a lot of memories. I can't even think what life would be like if we had another little Bakke around here. CRAZY! God's plan for us- two little girls named Kate and Annika- is just perfect!
This week we are heading up north to Two Harbors to see my parents as well as Marc, Tina and Andrew. The girls can't wait to sit by the "big water" aka Lake Superior and get their feet wet, throw rocks, climb rocks, sort rocks, collect rocks....you get the idea. Then the following week Jason will be in Texas for a week long administrative conference called AVID. When he comes home he is planning on taking the girls back to Grandma Great and Grandma Bakke's farm in Avoca, MN for the Goedtke Family Reunion. The family is having a committal service for Jason's Great Aunt Marion, who passed away from cancer this past February. I will be staying home with Ginger puppy and singing on praise team at church that weekend, otherwise I would be joining them at the farm.
Our traveling adventures continue over the Fourth of July. Jason will be in Milwaukee with his brother Chad and our sister-in-law Jenny for Summerfest and I will be up north in Two Harbors again with the girls and Ginger. We hope to squeeze in some family camping trips during the month of July in between my trip to Washington D.C. and our family trip to the cabin on Agate Lake. This is what I love about summer....the freedom to go anywhere whenever we want and it's all about rest, relaxation and rejuvenation. I hope that God blesses you and your loved ones with some peace and rest this summer.
Here is a look at some of our adventures so far this summer.....keep checking back- there will be more pictures to come.
Kate and Annika buckled in for a bike ride to parks galore and a stop at McDonald's with daddy!
Fun on the slide!
Princess Annika modeling her "new" Barbie dress.
Playing peek a boo with Kate
Scooter time for Annika. Nice dress!
Playing with their "new" train table and all of their Thomas the Train friends.
Kate watering our vegetable garden.
Annika enjoying the warm temperatures.
Annika enjoying a great book one morning.
Life is good during the summer....Kate and Annika love staying at home and making pancakes or waffles every morning. And I enjoy relaxing and sipping on a good cup of coffee while the three of us tend to my flower gardens. We have had a mixture of sun and rain the past two weeks, so there have been many occasions when we dig out the tunnels and inside tents and make forts. Lately the girls have been fascinated by digging out their old baby toys and pretending they are the mommy with their baby dolls. Of course the sprinkler is a favorite past time when the sun decides to shine, as well as their swing set. We have also become expert garage-salers, finding some really great deals on "new" stuff. We have found lots of dress-up clothes and even a train table, which Kate LOVES! When she grows up she wants to be a choo-choo train. Nice!
Our summers are always full of traveling and visits with family and this summer is no different. Last weekend my brother Marc, his wife Tina and their son, Andrew came and stayed with us. The girls love their little cousin. They would give him sweet little kisses on his head ever so gently and bring him baby toys or help change his diaper. Having a one month old in the house again sure brought back a lot of memories. I can't even think what life would be like if we had another little Bakke around here. CRAZY! God's plan for us- two little girls named Kate and Annika- is just perfect!
This week we are heading up north to Two Harbors to see my parents as well as Marc, Tina and Andrew. The girls can't wait to sit by the "big water" aka Lake Superior and get their feet wet, throw rocks, climb rocks, sort rocks, collect rocks....you get the idea. Then the following week Jason will be in Texas for a week long administrative conference called AVID. When he comes home he is planning on taking the girls back to Grandma Great and Grandma Bakke's farm in Avoca, MN for the Goedtke Family Reunion. The family is having a committal service for Jason's Great Aunt Marion, who passed away from cancer this past February. I will be staying home with Ginger puppy and singing on praise team at church that weekend, otherwise I would be joining them at the farm.
Our traveling adventures continue over the Fourth of July. Jason will be in Milwaukee with his brother Chad and our sister-in-law Jenny for Summerfest and I will be up north in Two Harbors again with the girls and Ginger. We hope to squeeze in some family camping trips during the month of July in between my trip to Washington D.C. and our family trip to the cabin on Agate Lake. This is what I love about summer....the freedom to go anywhere whenever we want and it's all about rest, relaxation and rejuvenation. I hope that God blesses you and your loved ones with some peace and rest this summer.
Here is a look at some of our adventures so far this summer.....keep checking back- there will be more pictures to come.
Kate and Annika buckled in for a bike ride to parks galore and a stop at McDonald's with daddy!
Fun on the slide!
Princess Annika modeling her "new" Barbie dress.
Playing peek a boo with Kate
Scooter time for Annika. Nice dress!
Playing with their "new" train table and all of their Thomas the Train friends.
Kate watering our vegetable garden.
Ginger with her lovely pink bandages from the vet. She tore her front paw pads off trying to keep up with Jason on the bike. Ouch!
Annika enjoying the warm temperatures.
Annika enjoying a great book one morning.
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