spring chill

Last week was the end of winter swimming lessons for the girls and tomorrow is the official beginning of Spring. We just wish that would be reflected in the temperature outside. This morning it's 5°F (-15°C) before the 14mph wind. 

And we are so done with this snow!

unknown digital art

The above art was discovered on my phone. I do not know where it came from but I am quite certain that some young ones in our house are responsible for it. 

fire station no. 6

Today we took a tour of downtown fire station number 6 and it was a great thrill. While we were there momma asked if they ever rescue cats from trees. The answer is No. They do not rescue cats from trees. Anna being slightly embarrassed by her uncool mom whispered "I wasn't wondering about that."

...and of course they had a chance to take a little test drive.  

ice fest fun

Anna summed up our day during our departure from Ice Fest 2013 when she said "This was the best day ever!"

The vast expanse of a beautiful frozen lake in Minnesota can not be topped.            

happy friday!

some people have a bone in their head

Today the girls begin swimming lessons through a park and recreation program. It was supposed to begin last week and as Anna's expression above indicates; we were not too pleased to find out that it was cancelled on account of a high school swim meet taking place instead. Which brings me to a common phrase that has come about in our family lately that some people must have a bone in their head. The literal interpretation derived from my cursing "You Bonehead!" while coming across inattentive drivers on our travels around town. 

this hill is ours

This morning we went over to the Theodore Wirth house where Anna and Sophia rode down the big hill solo for the first time and they thought it was "the best!" both remarking "OMG" on several occasions.