Monday, September 8, 2008

The Woodstock Fair and our new neighbor!

Woodstock is the town where Ryan's parents have a lake cabin. The town has a fair in Sept. and we decided to go. It was nice that it wasn't sunny but still warm and it didn't rain until just as we were leaving.
Can anyone else relate to the laden down stroller? :)
This was so neat to see! I have always wanted to see one up close. This is made of sand.
Elsie showing off here "one hand held" walking skills. :)
Clara being her regular cheese ball self in front of the camera. :)
Owan enjoying his first ever carnival ride. He had the biggest smile I have ever seen when it started going. :)

Ahh, how cute is this?! Daddy and son, hand in hand.
I was having a bad hair day!
Papa and Clara
Aunt Kari and Elsie
Marcia(Mimi) and I "picking up" the largest pumpkin I have ever seen. Oh and Kari was helping too.

WELCOME!!
This is our newest neighbor and godson Samuel Lindell Swensen and his mom (my cousin) Rochelle. Doesn't she look great, this was the morning after!



This is dad, Steve.
Older brother, Christian.
Oldest brother, Caleb, showing off his lost tooth.


Isn't he soooo cute!! Makes me even more excited for our little one!

It's a little hard to hold a baby with a pregnant belly, it was easier standing than sitting.

Not sure if you can tell, but Samuel has his hand up like Ryan's.

This is where our baby will be born, Lord willing. It is about 45 minutes from us, but it's the closest hospital with a NICU (and I'm not taking any chances) and it was recommended by others. We actually got a tour about an hour after this visit and it seems like a very nice facility.

Last but not least, our latest family photo! :) All the kids sat through probably 7 or eight pics to get a good one but no one complained at all!! It was done by the timer and they probably thought it was funny watching me get up and down and run back and forth. We even got one with Owan picking his nose but I thought I would post the best one for you. :)

4 comments:

Unknown said...

Whoa--so many excellent pics! The sand sculpture was amazing. And your bad hair day bird was crazy--was that some form of rooster? Wow. Samuel is so cute! It's really cool to see pics of him. Thanks for putting those up! And your family pic--you're all so handsome and beautiful. I have such an incredibly good-looking family! Love you!

Anonymous said...

Truly a great family picture.. way for the kids to sit so well! You look so good Kjirsti! It has been so long since I have seen you in person... I love catching up on your blog. Miss ya!

Leingang Family said...

What great pictures! I especially love your family pic. But someday you will think the nose-picking one is the best. :o)

The Erickson Family said...

Cute photos! The photo of your family at the end is great. It will be fun to hear when baby arrives! You look like you're feeling/doing well!