Cora's First Day of School 09

Today was Cora's turn to go to school. She was very excited about her first day. She was ready to go to school at 4AM this morning.

Cora getting on the bus with Avery

In line waiting for the bus

Getting a picture before the bus arrives: Cora, Avery, Hannah & Brayden

Running to get in line for the bus, very excited about going to school!

Tate's First Day of School 09

Today was Tate's first day of 4 year old preschool. I think I did a good job of being an embarrassing mother. He should be grateful I didn't make him give me a kiss and hug :)

Tate walking up the steps to the bus

Waiting for the bus to get stopped

Waiting for the bus to arrive

Tate, Avery and Hannah waiting for the bus. The girls were way more excited to have their picture taken then Tate.

Shop

Some pictures I found on the camera after Mitch had it to take pictures of the truck.

Dakota Fest

Tate participated in the pedal tractor pull at Dakota Fest for the first time this year. I think it was much harder then he thought it was going to be considering he was only able to pedal for about a half a pedal. I almost didn't get a picture it happened so fast.

Didn't want me to take his picture before the tractor pull.

Tate and Mitch getting Tate's participation milk shake, juice and airplane.

Tate in the background trying to pedal and Mitch cheering him on.

Cora Boysen 3

Swimming

The family headed to the new Aquatic Center in Madison this past Sunday and the kids had a great time.

The results of 2.5 hours of swimming!

Zoo Visit

The City of Sioux Falls appreciation picnic was at the Zoo again this year and the kids had a blast.

Tate Swimming Lessons

For the past two weeks Tate has been taking swimming lessons at the new Madison Aquatic Center. He has been so excited to go everyday, even though the weather has not been all that warm. Today was his last day and passed his level one class, he was so excited to pass his first time through.

Tate being dropped off the diving board.

Getting ready to go off diving board.

Listening to teacher tell them the plans for the day.

Tate checking the temperature of the water.

Tate doing bobs in the water.

Cora watching Tate at swimming lessons.

Slip & Slide or Crawl

July 4, 2009

Cora enjoying a cool beverage after playing in the slip & slide.

Tate trying out his new bike @ Mike & Pam's

Checking out all the fireworks.

Watching some ground fireworks before it got really dark.

Mike, Cora & Codie getting ready to set up some fireworks. Tate is standing clear of the action in the back of the pickup.

Enjoying the fireworks from the tailgate.