"Summer Lovin, happened so fast!"

Summer always seems to fly by, and 2010 was no exception! We had a busy and eventful August this year filled with trips, visits and all sorts of excursions around town. Every night throughout the whole summer there is music at the Lake Harriet Band shell. We made several trips down to the lake for music at "Cinderella's Castle", ice cream, popcorn, duck feeding and people watching. Never a disappointment.

Anna and Lily enjoying a balina (vanilla) cone.

Dancing and singing on stage!

This summer Lily had fun doing gymnastics and a little dance class through community ed, all with her good buddy Malina.

We had the opportunity to take a long road trip to Kansas City for a Knudson/Nelson/Callenbach reunion. It was an awesome opportunity to catch up with aunts, uncles and cousins, meet new arrivals (including niece/cousin Elizabeth!) and enjoy a lot of fun at the Great Wolf Lodge! The drive went well and we enjoyed stopping along the way to take in the scenery.

Bjorn and Lily at an Iowa rest stop.
Lily's favorite fixture in the lobby- "cookie bear"!

Throwing coins in the fountain and making wishes

Loving on her new cousin "Baby Elizabeth"Sister and brother with their daughters!

Enjoying Mara's 30th rooftop party!
(with a growing belly!)

Twins dressed for Julia's 20th birthday!

Last pictures of the prego sisters- what an awesome experience to be pregnant with my sister...mostly awesome.

3 babies up in here!

And the twins arrive!! Welcome to the world Manuel Thomas and Micah Andres! We love you so much!

Proud Mama and Dada!

Grandpa David also came for a visit! Lily had a wonderful time playing trains, visiting the aquarium, the zoo, swimming and having fun with her grandpa.

Dada and Lily playing "Throw" in the lake.

Lily loved every second of it!

Lily can throw herself now too!

3 generations together!

The only great thing about the end of summer is the Great Minnesota Get-together! We had another great visit to the State Fair!

Loving the giant slide!

Butterfly right on baby sister in Mama's belly!

Lily started preschool at the same preschool her Mama went to, with the same teacher- Ms. Lassie!

What a big girl!

It was a wonderful summer, but we didn't even realize a BIG surprise was just around the corner...