MN Zoo

My friend Liz beat me to it - so I better get these pictures up from our day at the MN Zoo. It was a great day with the older two - Tseganesh got to stay with Grandma all day. I felt so guilty leaving her home as they had a pretty cool Africa exhibit. But when we were there I was glad that she was comfortable at home as it got pretty hot. Liz and I should of bought new t-shirts as we were pretty sweaty. Here are some pictures from the day.

Jaxon and Landry on the bridge overlooking the turles.

Landry, Jaxon and Henry discussing what is next on the agenda.

Little cuties - Henry and Landry

Jaxon helping Henry get a better view.

Jaxon feeding the giraffe - definitely was his highlight of the day.

Landry was a little more cautious of the big animal.

This is got to be one of my favorite pictures. She didn't want to stand with her back to him but after some convincing she did - but as soon as I snapped the picture she was out of there. I love that the giraffe looks like her is going to lick the side of her face and her expression is hilarious.

Poor Henry trying to cool off - he was trying to eat it as fast as he could but it was so hot it was melting pretty fast.

Just like mommy - an avid photographer. (she used the first aid kit to take pictures with)

Landry and Henry enjoying their suckers while Jaxon is probably trying to not get touch by sticky little hands.

Little League Champs!!!

Here are some pics from the Little League Playoff game with a 24-23 win over BOLD. It was a nail biter with some interesting moments but they pulled it off in the end.

Jaxon throwing to first to get an out!

Calling Coach Derrick (who was sick that day) to let him know they won!

Team picture

Running the bases to celebrate!

Introducing....the newest violin player!

Here is our newest violin player in the house.  Yes, it is the littlest violin I have ever seen - it is so cute.  She has had three lessons now and is doing so well.  Actually I am shocked how well she has done and how much she loves to practice (I know that won't last!)  But I will enjoy it while it lasts.  She has learned how to stand properly, hold the bow (which is actually pretty hard), bow, clap 4 rhythms and play one rhythm on the violin.  Well, hopefully we will post a video soon when she learns "Twinkle".  

It's Official!!!

A judge declared this morning that Tseganesh is an official member of our family and a U.S. citizen.  She was so loud during court and kept waving at the court reporter with a big smile on her face.  She got a little mad when we didn't let her crawl on the table to get the two microphones sitting there, so she just had to settle for more waving and running around the court room.  I was pretty shocked that the judge pronounced her name right and then proceeded to call me Michelle Marcia Schwitters.  Oh well - you can't win them all.  

We are so excited to have everything finalized for her adoption.   It was a great way to kick off the July 4th weekend.  Now, Tseganesh can celebrate as a new U.S. citizen!!!

Here are the kids posing in their very patriotic outfits.  

Here is our family posing by the Chippewa County Courthouse sign

Here is the newest U.S. citizen (waving her US (not China) made flag - we couldn't afford the $700 fine)