Concordia Homecoming

We spent last weekend back in MN for Concordia's Homecoming. It was mommy's 15 year reunion....and a great time for Henri and Lili to not only experience Fargo, but spend some time with Grandma and Grandpa.

Here is sweet Henri...eating his breakfast in the Orlando airport. Not sure Apple Jacks was the best choice for breakfast of champions....but he sure loves them!



We started off the weekend with the Homecoming parade. Here he is...Kernel....the Concordia Corn mascot.



Lili and Henri....waiting for candy.



Spending the morning with Grandma and Grandpa....



And dad....



Mommy and her roomies....Amie and Jill.



Fear the Ear!



We call this Ebony and Ivory....sweet Henri with Amie's sweet Ahna.



Sad. The house was in terrible shape when we lived there....but so disturbing to see it boarded up. Wonder if our sponge-painting survived.



The view from the front....



Wow. That says it all.....



Joe-Dog and the toots....



Paradiso! With Nellie, too. Ole!



After Homecoming worship....brunch at the Haugos.



The Kingdom Kids....well...a few of them...



Lili and her "shoes."



Roomies....Amie, Janelle, Jill, me...Nat and Sarah...next time....



Take two....



Henri on campus....



And sweet Lili in her cat coat...



Henri the Corn King. Good thing he ripped a piece of foam out of the hat in front of the bookstore manager....and we had the wonderful opportunity to pack that fabulous hat in our luggage and bring it all the way home to FL. Guess what Henri is going as for Halloween???



Swimming in the pirate pool.....



Henri and Lili....



Laughing with their dad....



Swimming with the Haugo clan....Matthew and Peder on the slide...



The fabulous pirate ship....



Bye-bye Fargo.



See you in five more years.....




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Happy Birthday!

Today is Auntie Dimpy's birthday. Here is a special note from Henri and Lili. Enjoy your special day! Xoxo

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Cat coat

We spent last weekend at Jeff's reunion in Valparaiso, IN. Since we don't frequently spend time in the fall/winter while it is cold....we were digging for clothes to keep everyone warm. My sister, Kristin, happened to find a coat of Emma's that she had packed away...just in case Kallie or I had a girl.

Luckily, she sent it to us....just in time to arrive before we left. Well....we thought it would be great....but....here was Lili's reaction. At first....she kept saying "cat, cat."




Then, she switched to "no, no."



Unfortunately, we never made it past the "No, no. Cat, cat" stage...and our trip came and went. Every day....we talked about the coat, tried to get Lili to try it on. No dice. Until tonight....one week later. Here she is....wearing the cat:



So sweet....she left it on for a good five minutes...



Happy Lili....



Giving mom and the cat coat a hug....



Thankfully....she has bonded with the cat just in time for the rest of the cold-weather season. Let's hope she wears it. :)

Today....the kids had school pictures....so last night....we practiced our best smiles. Here is Lili's happy face.



And....here is Henri's....



My happy girl! Fingers crossed their pictures turned out....



Will post more soon.....

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Big boy bed

Here is our Henri. Not only is he getting so big...he's now officially in a big boy bed!



And here is Lili....she's all about accessories right now. Like the mittens??



The shoes continue to live on....kitty shirt, check. Crazy hair, check. Too small sparkly shoes, check.



One of Henri's last bed experiences....a nap with his pumpkin headband. :)



Sweet, sweet Lili....



OK....here it is...I'm so behind in posting....and obviously my photos are out of order....but I wanted to get them up, before more time goes by. Here is Henri....jumping for joy over his new IKEA bed....or boat....as he calls it.



Checking to see what all he could see....



Big muscles....he insisted on pushing the cart. Yikes.



Lili....she's a rider....



Driving in "grandpa's car" to get the bed. Note Lili's accessories...



Lili....practicing driving. She was so proud!



OK....here it is....sheets and comforter to arrive soon....but for the short-term....it's in! And ready to be used!



The first night....all cozy in bed. Like the guard-rail?



Our happy, big boy.



Added bonus....we also bought him the IKEA train. It's a big hit!



We had to pry him away....



Sweet siblings....



More pictures coming soon! Stay tuned....

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