Hiking at Fort Snelling - August 30th

This weekend we went hiking at Fort Snelling. Nia grabbed a quick nap on the way there, then she was ready to go! The cool part about this state park is this is where the Mississippi River and the Minnesota River meet. Nia liked running around in the sun right where the two rivers meet. She also liked her new backpack.

Nia makes Manicotti - August 23

Great kitchen helper!

Sebastian Joe's - August 22

Before Grandma & Grandpa left we took a trip to Sebastian Joe's for some ice cream. Did Nia like the ice cream or the tortoise more?

Grandma & Grandpa Visit - August 16-22

Grandma & Grandpa Kilbury came for a visit! Nia had a great week playing, laughing, and visiting with them!

PreSeason Football - August 14th

Nia is starting to get ready for football season. She put on her Bengals colors and watched a little football with her Dad.

My Dogs! - August 13

She can't say it yet, but she sure knows how to communicate it!

Mom's Birthday - August 10

Nia had fun helping Mom open presents. Nia got Mom the best card that yells "Hooray!" when you open it.

Scarf Play - August 9

Nia loves to play with scarves and she did a little fashion show tonight.

August Faces - August 8

Nia has quite a lot of ways to express herself these days - and she can go from happy to serious in flash!

Run with the Celts - August 8th

Nia went to an Irish fair in St Paul this weekend and participated in another 5k with Mom and Dad. Dad came in first in his age class! and Mom came in 4th while pushing Nia in the jogger. Nia had fun at the fair and loved seeing all the dogs around.

Nia Drives her Car - Video - August 2nd

Triathlon - August 1st

Mom completed her first sprint triathlon. It went very well, was a lot of fun, and Nia and Dad were there at the transitions and the finish line to cheer!
Swim - 1/4 mile - 9 minutes 21 seconds
Bike - 13.5 miles - 52 minutes 33 seconds
Run - 3.4 miles - 28 minutes 42 seconds
Came in 39th out of 127 women and 7th out of 26 30-34 year old women - Not too shabby

Nana & Grandfather Visit & a Trip to the Zoo - July 25th

Nana and Grandfather came to Minneapolis for Nia's birthday party. We took a trip to the Minnesota Zoo! Nia really liked the monkeys, the prairie dogs, and the goats at the petting zoo!

Nia's First Birthday Party

Nia had a great birthday celebration! She had some friends over, Dad grilled, and Mom made a cake!