Dylan's First Video

Week Off

Mollie and I took a week off of work to enjoy the 4th of July, get some things done around the house and take a little summer vacation to the wonderful town of Breckenridge, Co.

Over the fourth we made it to my old neighborhood to visit with friends but Dylan did not make it to the fireworks so we missed the St. Cloud fireworks show. the next morning we road the wobegon trail to Albany with Justin and Tara for a wonderful breakfast at the hilltop.

On Wednesday morning Mollie and I flew to Co. to finish up some wedding planning and take a little vacation. Aunt Nikki, Grandma Trixie and Grandpa Bob all helped us out by watching Dylan. I am not sure who had more fun Dylan or aunt Nikki.

We ended the wonderful weekend celebrating Mollie's Birthday at Mollie's uncle Ricks cabin on Saturday and eating crab legs with Rosie and Barnie on Sunday.

Nikki and Dylan

Ryan and Mollie at 12,000 ft. - Lower Mohawk Lake

Dylan's Helmet

We took Dylan in for another visit to the plastic surgeon and he would like to see another month or two of Dylan in the helmet. I guess the Dr. wants the perfectly round head. Oh well, it does not seem to phase him one bit (see picture from daycare below). Mollie and I are sort of glad he is wearing it because he is rolling across the floor and learning to crawl, there have been many head bumps so far in the learning process.


Dlyan at daycare June 2010.

Mothers Day

We had a great weekend. We met some friends in the little town of Sobieski, MN and had dinner and beers at a Herbies. It was a fun night.

Saturday we slept in!!! Dylan decided not to get up at his usual 645 am so we took advantage of a couple extra hours of sleep. Mollie went to the play "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" with her girlfriends and then out for dinner and dessert. She said they had a great time.

Sunday started with a brunch at the Blue Heron with Mollie's family for Mothers Day. Then we bought a tree for our yard. It is a Lilac tree. Dylan had a grand time at Huls Nursery riding on the wagon with Mollie's new sand cherry bush.

We have two robin nests in our yard, one in the front tree and one under the deck. I was able to snap a photo through the deck boards without getting attacked by mama robin. The nest in the front still has eggs and, if you can make them out, the one under the deck has three baby robins. HAPPY MOTHERS DAY, Mrs. Robin!

Sweet potatoes, Jumping and Yard Work

On Sunday Mollie, Dylan and I did some much needed yard work before enjoying dinner with her parents.

We also went to visit some friends that are getting ready for a garage sale and they let us borrow a new toy for Dylan. The Jumperoo is by far D's favorite toy.

On Wednesday night D had his first taste of sweet potatoes and he loved them!!!! Since then he also tried carrots and loved them too.

Earth Day Half Marathon

This weekend we ran the earthday half marathon. Mollie ran the relay with her friend Jill. They finished in 1:57:54 and I finished in 1:57:49. They crossed the finish line 5 seconds after me!!!!

Thanks to Mom, Dad, Nikki and Dave for the support and watching the race with Dylan.


Post race with Ryan, Dylan and Mollie


Dylan cheering on all the HOP runers!!!!

Easter Weekend

We had a great Easter weekend. On Saturday Mollie, Dylan, Joel and I went for a jog around Sartell. Mollie and Dylan finished a good 5 miles and Joel and I went on for 3 more. After the run I picked up Dylan's grandpa Barney and we worked in our yard for the remainder of the day. It feels good to get the yard and flower gardens ready for the spring growth. On Easter the Easter bunny came and delivered a giant chocolate bunny. I think Mollie has her eye on it since D isn't quite ready for chocolate yet. After church we enjoyed the rest of the day at Dylan's uncle Ben and aunt Crystal's. We washed the Honda and put ads on Car Soup and Craig's list hoping it will sell soon.

Last week Dylan started eating Rice cereal and he really seems to like it between screams for a bottle.



Ready for a cool Saturday run.


What did the Easter Bunny bring?

Where's the beef?