Dog vs. Cow

Some fun pictures of Rocky The Farm Dog taking on the Cows... Rocky actually goes up to the cows and licks them - they don't like that so much. Cow - 21 Rocky - 0

Father Like Son... drinking out of the cow watering tank...

Anthony's Birthday Party!!

We had a fun time at the Hanson's last weekend - we celebrated Anthony's 2nd Birthday! I was able to meet Anthony's birthmommy! I cannot wait to get to know Cynthia over the years at family get togethers. Cynthia also brough her boyfriend Jim - super nice guy. I was also able to meet Ed, Sally and Ben... Ed and Sally were Anthony's foster parents until the adoption was final. Again - wonderful people. Tonja and Mark are soooo blessed with how everything has turned out for them and Anthony! Here are a few pictures of the event! :)

Uncle Damon and Auntie Manda could NOT resist sharing their love for outdoor fun... As you can see from the picture - Anthony also shares our love and enjoyment! We're going to have sooo much fun throughout the years as he grows up with his crazy 'Up North' Uncle and Auntie! Giving rides around the yard to our friends....

Sharing with our friends... As the night comes to an end and the battery runs dead - the wheeler and Anthony had to be towed to the garage... Anthony also got a Lil' Tikes jumping pit - just what every little boy needs to share with his friends. Here are a few of the pictures of the fun (and babysitting service) the pit provided all afternoon! Here are some of the odd-n-end pictures I got for the event as well... Dogs beggin', kids on tricycles, etc...

Anthony's Birthday Cake!

Elmo Cake

Elmo Cupcakes

Odd-N-End Pictures

Some Odd-n-End pictures from this last weekend...

Tonja & Anthony hanging out on Friday afternoon...

Pictures from the farm...
And my ulitmate favorite - Anthony in the corner... some day he'll also look back and laugh at this picture! :)

Fireworks...

This is my first attempt at capturing some pictures of fireworks... I'd love to know what you think!

The Derbies...

We went to the Itasca County Fair 751st (not sure what number it is) Derby! Fun, fun! Here are some of the pictures I was able to get of the family enjoying the event - as well as some of the action caught on camera.

Here is Anthony and Carly meeting for the first time... They are exactly 1 month and 1 day apart in age. :) I think they are meeting for the first time... maybe it's the second?

Anthony sporting his crazy glasses - I love them!

This is my friend, Amanda's, sister: Sarah. (If that means any sense??) She made it to the finals! I'm not exactly sure who is driving these cars; however, I couldn't resist getting a fire shot! I can't imagine sitting in the car 2 feet away from flames coming at your face....

Anthony 2 Year Pictures

I Can't help but post some of my favorites from Anthony's 2 Year Photo Shoot! Here's the sneak preview...