What a Bunch of Sickies!

Scott, Ava and I all came down with a nasty stomach bug this week, so we didn't have the best week ever. BUT, Ava and I did manage to squeeze in some fun yesterday while Scott was up north hunting. Ava and I joined Lisa & Dylan, Tiff & Isabel, and Corinne & Colin for a play date in River Falls. It was the first time all four of us had been together since January!

Here's a cute pic of the kiddies (Isabel, Ava, Dylan, Colin):

That night, we ditched the kids, and joined by Lisa's neighbor, Kristin, we went to Marx Wine Bar in Stillwater for a girls night. It was really fun catching up, and I can't wait to do it again sometime soon...I'll post pictures of that event later when our resident photographer (Lisa) sends her pics to us.

Here's a few random pictures from this week...

She looked like she was in jail and was trying to get out!

Better late than never...the Halloween costume where you can actually SEE it!

Curled up in a blankie, ready for a nap

And the three beagles - the calmest I have seen them in a long time!

Have a great week!

Comments

Lisa said…

My goodness- we have cute kids! I'm looking forward to our next "Girls Night Out"!

November 16, 2008 at 8:36 PM

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