Elm Creek Pond

Today we went to Elm Creek Pond with the Kunz family. It is a man-made chlorinated swimming pond. It is a perfect place for young kids, with the sandy beach and shallow water. Jaxon had so much fun.

4 Months

Grant had his 4 month check-up today. He is 25.5 inches, weighing 16lbs 7 oz, and his head is 43 centimeters - which puts him at the 75th percentile in all three categories. I can't believe how quickly he is growing up. He keeps getting more and more fun each day. My favorite thing is to watch Jaxon make him laugh. It is so much fun to listen to the two of them giggle. Lately, Jaxon won't get in the bath tub unless Grant gets in with him. He also always wants Grant to sit by him while he watches his shows. And occasionally he will share his trains with him...occasionally. :)
Oh and Grant's eyes are still blue....still can't figure out where they come from.

He is constantly drooling these days...love the teething stage.

Lakes

We have been trying to check out a few of the 10,000 lakes in this state. Here we are at Lake Harriet with the Kunz family
Ava & Jax

Lake Minnetonka

Kayla & Jax

Lake Calhoun

This lake has a pretty view of the city

Swimming with Uncle Jeremy

Can't go anywhere without our trains

Mississippi River

Sunday evening we took a nice walk across the old man river. It originates in Minnesota a little ways north of here at Lake Itasca.

Still not sure where the blue eyes come from - I keep thinking they will change, but who knows maybe they'll stay.

Twins Game

Saturday evening we headed to a Twins game.

Target Field is located in downtown Minneapolis and has such a great view.

Grant did great at his first baseball game, but couldn't quite make it until the end.

Minutes after the game ended a crazy storm came in. The winds picked up to 50 mph and threw debris all over the stadium. We were asked to stay along the corridors and under cover because about 10 miles north of the stadium a 3/4 mile-long tornado was touching down. It was pretty crazy!

Here we are waiting for the storm to pass.

Mall Of America

My Mom and brother, Jeremy, got in town today. First stop....Mall Of America!!!The Lego store was pretty impressive

4th of July Weekend

We had a fun forth of July weekend. Grandpa VandenAkker had meetings in Minneapolis so it was fun to hang out with him Thursday evening.

On Saturday, Cole participated in the Minneman Triathlon at Lake George Regional Park in Oak Grove. He did such a great job finishing in 1:20. I was so happy to see him finish in one piece...no separated shoulder or other injuries. :)

The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes