Dad FINALLY gets to pick the dinner!

That's RIGHT............I picked Buffalo Wild WIngs! After months of begging Nicole, she FINALLY gave in. So tonight Nicole, Elle and I grubbed on some great american food! Unfortunately Gage is at camp and was not able to experience this great night of food! Well attached are a few photos of Daddy's Dinner!

All set to play soccer!

Elle is all set to start, she just turned 4 (the minimum age) and will meet her 1st team in August. Stay turned for more photos and stats and soon as her season starts!

Elle's Birthday Pool Party

The HULA HOOP party was a hit, everyone had a great time. Thank you everyone that came & made us laugh at your hula hoop attempts, these images will always be with me. Big thanks to Chef Grandpa, yum, yum & of course Hostess Grandma, you two can sure throw great parties!! Elle was spoiled by all her loved ones, I say next time I'll send out her college fund info so she won't get some many presents!! You must all forget, we have a tiny house!! We are certainly blessed with wonderful friends & family. XOXO

Someone's 4 TODAY! Happy Birthday Elle!

Can hardly believe it, but Elle turned 4 today. Seems like yesterday Nicole's water broke in her parents living room while eating pizza & watching TV. Four years later here we are, she has grown to be such a little character with her own little attitude. She loves giving Gage a hard time, but is quick to miss her Bro"D"her once he's away with his dad. Well above is a few photos and 1 quick video on how we spent her special day. Don't forget we are having a BIG Party this Saturday and everyone is invited.

"Happy Birthday Elle"

Love always,

Dad, Mom & Gage!

Monday at the Zoo w/Mom

Today was the most beautiful day, we spent it at the Como Zoo!! My good friend Charissa & her husband Justus, along her their 2 adorable kids Andreas & Zoey spent a fun day together. We saw most of the animals had a quick picnic, enjoyed some fun, yet scary rides all with minimal temper tantrums!!

Train's & Baseball

Today was a great day, we woke up and decided to go on a little family adventure. So we drove out to the Mall of America and took the Light Rail to the Metrodome to watch the Twins. We purchased (4) "cheep seats" from a ticket scalper for $15. Then spent our "Big Savings" on Cotton Candy, Hot Dogs, Ice Cream & Pop...... oh ya Nicole had some Famous Dave's. Elle fell asleep half way into the 5th inning, but woke up clapping as everyone was trying to rally the Twin's in the 7th inning. We had a great day today and hope you all enjoy the photos!

Family Photo's

We finally took some new photos of us today! You would think with owning our own studio it would be a common thing, but as life gets busy we forget to take time for ourselves. We had a great day today; woke up late (8:00 am), went to a Latin Music Festival, had ice cream at Cold Stone, took some new family shots, then topped our day off with a movie.

Guitar Hero!

Gage has been Rocking this game called Guitar Hero. I just sit back in awe..... man he's good! Again it revolves around music and he has a natural gift. So if you call this summer, odds are Gage will be Rock'n the Guitar Hero.

My Helpers!

Today we had a shoot at the Fun Zone Skating Rink in Woodbury. I was lucky enough to have Nicole, Gage & Elle to help out; they set up, took down and did lighting test's for me. Here are a few out takes from our shoot.... enjoy!

Where's Gage?

Gage has been a busy little man lately! He just got back from a road trip with his Dad & Katie; they went to Missouri to visit his Grandpa Greg. From the sounds of it they had a BLAST, from early mornings with Grandpa Greg to water park rides! Back home he has been staying busy with piano lessons and track. We are very proud of our BIG guy; he's turning out to be quite the gifted person and it's a great feeling to see him find his passion in life (the piano).

Elle's 1st "serious" injury!

Elle's 1st "serious" injury! She jumped to press the button on the elevator and the little door opened and got her. In the process of contacting my studio's building manger to make sure this will not happen again. Elle is OK, Nicole took her to the emergency room and it wasn't cut deep enough to need stitches.

We are now faced with the fact that our Elle will never win a swim suit contest :)

Someone's turning 4 soon!

Come join us at Grandma & Grandpa's house July, 26, 2008!

Elle doing her best Hannah Montana impression