Vikings, Labor Day, Birthdays, and More

This last holiday weekend we went to the TC to visit D's family. On the way there we stopped to see some friends. One of our friend's dads recently bought a helicopter, so we had to stop and take a look.

It is a pretty fun little helicopter. Bria and Kuper sat in it, but they didn't have time to go for a ride. D and his Dad needed to get to the TC to make it to the Vikings game with the rest of the men in the family. We made it in time and the men headed to the game while the women took care of the kids.

All of the older kids had a great time sleeping in the tent with grandpa and grandma every night. They were well behaved and slept great the whole time.

Friday morning J's sister and fiance came by to help us celebrate some birthdays.

Here is Bentley's first birthday cupcake. She really didn't like the feel of the frosting, so she wouldn't even pick up the cupcake. She did take a few bites when I fed it to her, but otherwise she only wanted to smear the frosting all over the tray of the highchair.

Bria opening one of the gifts she got for her birthday.

Bentley opening one of her gifts.

We also celebrated grandma's and cousin J's birthdays. There was a lot to celebrate.

Later that evening all the women had a chance to go do something together. The men took the kids and we all went to an improv comedy show. It was a great time and plenty of laughter.

We took it easy on Saturday and just spent the day doing different activities around the house or in the neighborhood and some quick shopping. Of course, we ate plenty the whole weekend. The food and hospitality where great. Sunday we went to church and traveled home after lunch.

Bentley with cousin L.

All of the cousins had a good time playing together, and as they all get older they play together better. Bria calls all of her cousins her best friends, and is always sad to leave them.