Sevi and Tommy

Sevi and his best bud Tommy, who is sporting the newest preschool hipster trend of wearing a pull up as head gear.

Birthday Donations

Soren dropping off the donations to the Ronald McDonald House Charities that he collected from his 6th birthday party. 

Soren's Rockin' Birthday Party

Since music and the color purple are two of Soren's favorite things, we went with that theme for the celebration of his 6th birthday. A purple guitar cake was ordered, a one man band (Steve from Snapdragon Seeds Music) came to perform, and 19 kids had the run of the Longfellow Park Recreation Center for an afternoon of rockin' activity.

Steve from Snapdragon Seeds Music

The art table where kids made their own shakers.

The blow-up guitars where a big hit.

One hot and sweaty 6 year old!

Singing Happy Birthday to the birthday boy.

Mr. 6 Year Old!!!!

Our Dear Soren, 

This has been the year that you have truly come into your own being. A child who loves adventure, who takes risks and who lives passionately. You are confident and secure in who you are and live large in your favorite color; purple. Your head is full of ideas and insights and it is a joy and honor to explore your world with you. We cherish you. Happy Birthday! Love Mama and Papa

Snowshoeing

Last Saturday we broke in our new snowshoes at Fort Snelling State Park. Fresh snow had just fallen and there was a hush in the air as we hiked through the paths. We came across nine deer on our hike, capping off a perfect Minnesota winter adventure.

Christmas 2012

Christmas Eve morning, let the gift opening begin!

Sevi operating his new tool bench.

Soren rocking out with his new microphone and stand.

Hanging out with Senator Klobuchar at her annual Christmas Eve morning muffin and grog party.

Annual Christmas Eve reading of The Night Before Christmas.
Uncle Alex, Soren, Gramma Anne, Sevi and Uncle Chris

Letters to Sokka (our Elf on the Shelf), cookies and Santa Letter from Soren.

Gift Opening at the Lewandowski Family Gathering.

The Lewandowski cousins!

Pajama boys after a long Christmas Day.

The day after Christmas was spent staying in our pajamas and wrapped up in new gift blankets.