On the Farm!

Last night we went to a party for Dan's math department at One of his fellow math teachers who has a farm down by Rochester, MN. We didn't realize exactly how big the farm was or how many animals there were, but Anya got to see and hear a lot of farm animals for the first time. We saw, touched, and fed Sheep, pigs, cows, chickens, horses, bunnies, and cats. She had a lot of fun and really warmed up to getting close to the animals. Here are some pictures.

walking in momma's shoes

Anya loves walking around in my high heels. Here's a quick video.

Mother's day, my extended birthday, and Hanna's 1st birthday!

Yesterday we went over to auntie Kristin and uncle Paul's for a Mother's day/my birthday/Hannah's 1st birthday party. Anya and Gabriel got goodie bags that they opened while Hannah opened her gifts. The biggest hit was the glasses.... It was a very relaxing fun day, spent with wonderful people and great food. Oh and Anya was showing her Finnish patriotism. The top picture was from the other day, Dan was taking a nap on the couch and Anya brought him her blanket, sippy cup, stuffed kitty, book, and a little people girl. All the things that would make his napping experience a good one. Then she proceeded to stare at him, kiss him, and say "hi daddy, wake up daddy". Very cute.

Dancing at Snack Time

Anya has a feeling. . . . . . that this snack is going to be a good snack. . . . . .



Also, if you are interested in seeing Dan's video to the same tune to pump up his AP Stat students before the AP Statistics Exam this week, you can watch it at

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aw0Vua3fNR4

Rare moment

This is a rare moment. Anya doesn't sit/lay down long enough to actually snuggle. So Dan made sure to get it on camera! I love those times when I can get them. She is such a sweet little girl. So the newest story was told to me by Miss Veronica one of her daycare teachers... She was changing Anya's diaper in the bathroom which is right next to the orchestra/band room. Anya says "I want to see the flute!" and at first Veronica didn't know what she said so she asked her to repeat it and she said "I wanna go see the flute!" and it took veronica a second to realize that you could hear the music and that there were actually girls playing the flute! So Veronica ran into the main orchestra director's office and said "this little girl can tell the sound of a flute and she's only one!!" Neither one of us know how she could distinguish a flute. I don't think I've even talked to her about a flute or read about one or told her that she was listening to a flute and neither has veronica, it could have been on tv, but I'm not sure! Very interesting. Anya has always loved music and could sing songs even before she could really talk. too funny.

anyway....Finn is moving around a lot now and it's so nice to feel him moving. Dan has been able to feel a little bit too! Finn is more of a roller with gentle swings and bumps, whereas Anya was doing an Irish Jig all day long-kicking and punching and twisting. It's going to be so fun to see what he looks like and how he acts!

Anya's first movie!

Our first video!!!

Thank You Auntie Kari and Uncle Brian for the video camera.

Anya got excited and skipped a few letters and numbers here when she counts
and when she says the alphabet, but they are the first on video so we had to put them up.

The family (soon to be updated)

Just a cute one of our little family. Dad, mom, daughter, and baby on the way. When Finn is born we will have to take one of our classic suburban family, father, mother, daughter, son, and golden retriever.