Jayden's 7th Birthday

Jayden celebrated her 7th birthday last Friday - I can't believe how fast she has grown up! She is in 1st grade, LOVES reading books, riding her bike, swimming, gymnastics and doing art stuff. She also likes helping mom cook dinner and taking care of her little brothers (most of the time). :) This year she celebrated with a "friends" party at McDonald's playland on Saturday and then a family party on Sunday. She also woke up the morning of her birthday to a chocolate donut with a candle in it for breakfast (what a nice mom!) AND we also took her out for pizza that night with Grandma LoLo and Great-Grandma Riedel. She is one lucky girl - 3 days of celebration!!! :) Here are some pictures from the parties.

First Day of School

Jayden started 1st grade this year and the boys started 4 year old kindergarten. I can't believe how fast they grow up! It feels like just yesterday I was carrying the boys in my HUGE belly chasing a little 2 year old girl around! :) Here are some pictures of their first day of school. Jayden started one week before the boys. Can you tell who wasn't in the mood for pictures?? I think it gives the pictures some character! :)

Como Zoo

We brought the kids to Como Zoo on Labor Day with Grandpa Scott, Grandma LoLo and Grandma's friend, Sue, and her grandson, Triston (who is also 7 years old). Jayden and Tristan had a blast going on rides together and Landon & Peyton went on rides together. They also LOVED the animals! It was a nice ending to a fun, eventful summer. We decided to make this an annual tradition.

Buckshot Run

A few weeks ago, Corey and I ran in the 2 mile "Buckshot Run". It's a fundraiser for the Special Olympics. I reached my goal of running it in 16:00 and took 4th place for my age division! :) They also had a kids' 1/4 mile race, which Jayden and Peyton ran in. I couldn't believe how fast they were! I think we have some sprinters on our hands. :) Here are some pictures from the race. Enjoy!