Canterbury Park - Shakopee, MN

Karson, Mom and our friend "Auntie" Betsy

Karson had his first visit to the horse track today. He watched all the races, helped Grandma pick which numbers to bet on, had a pony ride, petted many horses and cheered while they were racing. We had a great family day!

Happy 40th Anniversary Grandpa & Grandma Kolb

With the help of family and friends, we were able to pull off a great surprise anniversary party for G & G Kolb. We had a wonderful time with everyone!

The Kolb crew comes to shore while the rest of the party attenders wait on shore to cheer and celebrate.

Surprise!!!

Good conversation and laughs

Karson is the entertainment at this table

O'Neil Family

KK takes a chair by great uncle Wally

Karson helps Great Grandma Rosanna with a smore

Andrew & Jeremy toast smores over the bonfire

Making smores for everyone

Sandbox & Jungle Gym

Karson's new play area went from a very neglected, weed infested garden to a gigantic sandbox with a jungle gym so kindly given to us by Uncle Patrick & Aunt Jen.

Dad tries out the new slide after moving the jungle gym from White Bear Lake to our house.

Cousins Andrew & Jeremy say good bye to the jungle gym and show Karson his new play area.

Karson's First Time Babysitting

Karson helped mom babysit Zoey, our friend's daughter. We kept her in the evening for a few hours. Karson helped me feed her a bottle before bedtime. For the rowdy boy he is, he was very gentle with her. She slept in Karson's pak-n-play. He had to go check on her a few times before he went to bed and in the morning when he got up he went to see if she was still there. Who thinks Karson is ready for a little brother or sister?? He probably is but not sure mommy and daddy are yet.

4 Wheeling Fun

Not bad for his first time riding on a 4 wheeler alone! This new set of wheels showed up at Grandma Pat's house.

Last Sunday we went to White Bear Lake, MN to celebrate cousin Andrew's birthday. We enjoyed the nice day with family. It didn't take long for Karson and Katie to become friends.

KK tries out cousin Andrew's new bike

Everyone needs an Uncle Pete to tease them and wrestle!

Karson and Katie

Daddy, Karson and cousin Jeremy play with the giant Twins ball

Camping in Waterville, MN at Kamp Dels

Last weekend we took a journey down the road to a huge family friendly campground with our friends Chris & Tanya. There was a swimming pool, waterpark, animals to feed and pet, horses to ride and many activites going on each day. Conveniently, our camping spot was located right next to the animal barns and petting area. Karson fed them every morning and went to visit at least 5 times each day.

Karson and I are chilling on the hill by the campfire in our jammies in the picture above.

Goats

Baby Pig

Our friends daughter Riley was laying down in the baby pool and Karson took it upon himself to just plop down on her back like she was a chair.

We rented this miniature horse for a half hour. They let you take it by a leash and walk it all around the campground paths. Karson thought this was great. He kept saying "Mama, Daddy - he he" for horsey.

Dad & KK

Pete and Karson with our Chris & Tanya's 2 week old baby Zoey. Notice they have the same greenie...which we are working on getting Karson to give up.

Karson with cousins Isaac, Kaleb and Noah. They came to visit for a few days and G & G Wersal's. Karson loves to be crazy with the boys.
Papa Ron swims with KK

Horse play in the pool amongst the big and little boys

Uncle Aaron & Dad's Birthday Party

Karson is mastering eating corn on the cob.

We enjoyed a get together at G & G Wersal's for Uncle Aaron & Daddy's birthday. Aaron brought a few of his friends for yet another pool day. We are loving the hot weather days.