Hall of Fame 2014

Last Friday was the 2014 Owatonna Hall of Fame induction.  One of my classmates, teammates, neighbor - Kam Hyland - was being inducted this year so we went to Owatonna to celebrate with him.  We didn't make it down in time for the speeches but we got in just at the end so we were able to congratulate and talk to Kam.  One of my other teammates, Jason, was there with his wife so we all had dinner together.  It was fun to catch up.

We went back to my parents house to get the kids and head out to the football game.  It ended up being a great night for a football game.  It was a little cooler but the kids had a blast and enjoyed all the action!

The kids stayed in Owatonna because on Saturday Ryan & I had to clear brush from the back of our lot.  We are getting solar panels in a couple weeks so we had to make way.  I knew it was going to take awhile but didn't realize we would take 11 loads to the composite site.  Needless to say it was a very productive day…..and the kids of course loved their time in Owatonna.  They are always so busy - getting donuts, going to the library, going to the park (3x!), visiting Great Gma Marlys and just spending time at Nana & Papa's.  

We had family pictures taken on Sunday by a very good family friend, Matt Addington.  We all met at Carla's and headed over to the Peace Gardens by Lake Harriet.  I can't wait to see the rest of the pictures because the one picture that Matt posted was awesome!  Everyone was looking and everyone but Jack was smiling.  Pictures went so much better than I thought so I'm excited to see the rest.

On our way back to the car and we still got smiles!
Nora and Madelyn are so sweet together - like sisters! :)

To wrap up the weekend we went back to Carla's and celebrated Uncle Luke's birthday with lunch and dessert!  Unfortunately I didn't get any pictures with Luke and the kids.  We are always having so much fun that I forget to take pictures.  Looking back at pictures, I definitely need to do a better job of getting pictures with Uncle Luke with our kids!  Happy Early Birthday Luke!!  Thanks for being such an awesome, fun loving Uncle!  The kids love you and it was so cute to watch both Madelyn & Jack run up to you on Sunday and give you a big hug! :)  We love you!!