Visiting aspen

Lilja and I visited my friend shawndelle this weekend. She has three horses, one of them being a little mini pony named Aspen. this is Lilja's favorite new little horse. We got Lilja a new helmet and some boots, so this riding is getting serious. She rode all weekend, plus there were two girls that also came over and played and worked with the horses. The weekend was a lot of fun until Lilja started to get a little grouchy and ended up getting a fever so when you look at the pictures you'll notice her little face is getting a little whiter and whiter .as of now she is in bed.

Aspen got lots of hugs and kisses

Thst smile was on her face all weekend..till the end 

Love this photo.. pure joy

Yes, they just walk down town arvada.  I went running beside them..13 miles !!

More kisses 

Got a nibble from Cash 

Before the nibble ..might though her fngers were carrots 

New helmet and boots . Way better than that bike helmet 

New sport, new confidence 

Minnesota !!

I feel like a bad daughter in law.. as I completely forgot to post our trip to minnesota. We had an amazing time..just the 8 of us. First we met everyone at the cabin in Hayward Minnesota . We made izza, swam, made a trip to the candy store, and just had family fun cousin time . Lilja and tae just get along so amazibg, so it was fun to see their relationship grow. After a couple of days we went to winona to see the renovations that were made to grandma's house . What an amazing house did aran's parents make!! Aran and I had a date night, lilja has the best donuts ever and we met some beautiful eagles. The vacation was a time to remember !!

Mother's love !!

We had a wonderful walk at a bird reserve . The beautiful lake was fun of some cranes, bald eagles and quiet ..

This is what we found after our date.. lilja definitely did not miss us !!

A beautiful carousel, handmade !

Grandma and grandpa !!

The eagle center was amazing ..

Lilja's arm span was a wide as a loon !!

All the Eagles were recues. This was angel . Just so impressive !

We were sitting in the front row  

Lilja had a early morning date with grandpa and the famous Bladous donuts !!

The two grandkids !!

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Lover this photo how lilja loos at Tae . They were pounding, yes pound g the pizza dough 

Would love to see that smile everyday 

Aunt margaret taking the kids on the paddle board 

Grandpa, the pizza maker 

Joy !

First time for tae o drive the boat 

Joy again !!

They just loved to explore 

They played with fire for hours .. very carefully !

We bought tae and lilja each a hammock..best presents ever!!