Edgar!

That's Our Son...Shine

Happy Birthday Mommy!

Fishy

Edgar's at the age where he loves fish and other creatures of the sea and lake. Here he's having a tentatively fun time as sharks swim overhead.

    

And click here for a movie in which he describes what's going on, and invents a new fish -- the dreaded Sawkiller.

Happy Birthday, Gabe!

Julia and Edgar met Gabe and his mom at a park a few years ago. The boys were born just a few days apart. While we don't live all that close to each other, we do manage to get together every so often. Last Saturday, we helped Gabe celebrate his birthday at a gymnastics center.

Here's a video of one of the activities. (Edgar's in a white shirt on the left).

It's Log!

 

Vehicles

1. Teacups
2. Zip Line
3. Car (I)
4. Car (II)
5. Swings

Edgar the Magnificent!

Edgar and Gabe (Edgar's pal who was born just two days after him) had a wild time at Como Town today. One of the many highlights was when Edgar was asked to join a magician onstage. See for yourself. (The whole thing is over 7 minutes long. It's broken down into small chunks below).

• Edgar the Magnificent, Part 1
• Edgar the Magnificent, Part 2
• Edgar the Magnificent, Part 3
• Edgar the Magnificent, Part 4
• Edgar the Magnificent, Part 5
• Edgar the Magnificent, Part 6
• Edgar the Magnificent, Part 7 

  

Carlito's Day

Today was the big day for Edgar's friend Carlos' birthday party.

It all started at the fire station, where Fireman Pete and his partner showed us around and let everyone sit in the truck and the boat.

Just when the tour ended, a call came in and our hosts had to speed off to an emergency!

  

MOVIES:

1. Let's Get Started
2. Ladders
3. Suiting Up
4. Sitting in the Fire Boat
5. Where's the Fire?

Kelley Farm

Having learned about the Oliver H Kelley farm just yesterday from Benjamin's mom, we decided to take advantage of the gorgeous Sunday weather and pay a visit.

It lived up to our expectations with its animals, crops, informative people, and interesting historic structures.

Movies:

1. Gathering Eggs
2. More Chores
3. Cute Calf

 

Big Day (Part I)

Today was so jam-packed that we have to divide it into at least two parts to do it justice (See Part II here). We had so much fun with Benjamin and his mom, Beth. First stop -- the Osceola train, which travels from Osceola, Wisconsin to Marine on the St Croix, MN, and back. (Some of these pictures are a little shaky for obvious reasons).

Here's a MOVIE of the beautiful scenery we saw on the train!

And here's another MOVIE of all of us having fun on the train!