Video - Puppets with Auntie Lynne - June 14

Auntie Lynne and Uncle Mark came over to Nana and Grandfather's for dinner. Auntie Lynne is an excellent puppeteer and Nia is a grateful audience.

Video - Alpaca Farm - June 14

Visit to Maine - Alpaca Farm - June 15

We made it up to Nana and Grandfather's house, and the next day met Auntie Lynne and Uncle Mark for a visit to an Alpaca Farm. We had a nice picnic lunch there.

Visit to Maine - Gerrie - June 14

After spending 2 nights in the Boston area, we drove up to Maine. We stopped on the way up to The Farm to visit with Gerrie. Nia had a good time stretching her legs by running in the yard and doing a photo shoot in the garden.

Visit to Mass. - Cousins - June 13

Nia and Sadie visited with some of their cousins while we were in Massachusetts: Arianna, Dominic, and Anthony. They had so much fun running around playing together.

Visit to Mass. - Great Grammie & Grandpa - June 13

We took a trip out to to Massachusetts and Maine and stopped in for a visit at Great-Grammie and Grandpa's house. Ann and Joyce also came over for the visit and Nia played sock puppet with them.

Video - Somersault - June 6

Nia's Tumblebees class is paying off. Here she is practicing her somersaults.

Trip to the Zoo - May 30

Nia likes the prairie dogs and goats best at the MN Zoo.

Video - Feeding Goats at the Zoo - May 30

Nia fed the goats on our trip to the MN Zoo. They get quite excited about their food.

Take Me Out to the Ball Game - May 28

The whole family went to the new Twins stadium and enjoyed the ball game! Nia loved the music, the french fries, and the running and hitting (in that order).

Nia's first haircut - May 14th

Grandma got Nia to hold still just long enough to trim some of Nia's bangs ...then Nia was off to other things. Good thing she doesn't have too much hair.

Making Blueberry Buckle with Grandma - May 15

Nia and Grandma made blueberry buckle - which was delicious for dessert and breakfast! Nia was especially helpful as a taste-tester.

Playing in the Tent - May 15

Nia and Papa set up the tent in the backyard and played camping.

Playing outside & Doing yard work - May 14

Nia has become very helpful with yardwork. While outside, she also challenged Grandma to game of hopscotch.

Children's Museum with Grandma & Papa - May 13

Nia, Grandma, Papa, Dad, Mom, & Sadie all ventured to the Children's Museum on a rainy day. It was a great adventure!