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August 9, 2013

Keeping Grandma Out of Jail

Earlier this summer Grandma Annette received a notice from the Arlington Police Department regarding her rampant shrubbery that was overhanging the curb and causing a general hazard to public order. The penalty for not controlling one’s shrubbery by August 1? Up to 90 days in jail! Here are some images from her children coming to the rescue the evening of July 31.

Trimming the Juniper

You can clearly see the illegal overhang here

Paul and Lea Ann worked hard

Other simply sat and wondered what sort of scofflaw won't keep their shrubbery in check.

August 1, 2013

Forts Folle Avoine Rendezvous

Last weekend was the annual Rendezvous at the Forts Folle Avoine just up the road from our house. As is now traditional the Post family joined us for what turned out to be a few days of fun (and record breaking cold temperatures).

July 26, 2013

Double Rainbow!

Lea Ann, Nina and Sara Post came to visit. The weather was on the cool side but was perfect for a campfire and, after a gentle sprinkle of rain, there was a double rainbow behind the house.

Crystal and Lea Ann

talking down by the campfire

Nora roasts a hot dog

Nora, Sara, Kai and Nina cooking dinner

Campfires are hot

Nora enjoying cooking on the campfire

Sara enjoys her hotdog

Kai with his hot dog

On to marshmallows

Many were lost in the fire

Like this one

Later a brief rainstorm came through and then RAINBOWS!

Double Rainbow!

in the wetlands behind the house. It is hard to see but there are two deer by Pam and Lois's pole barn under the middle of the rainbow.

A better view of the double rainbow

What is at the end of the rainbow?

Turns out it is a matador red Bennington 20SL pontoon!

Another shot of the boat with rainbow

Panorama with pontoon and rainbow

Kai practiced his camoflage skills on Nora

Adjusting her camo

Yeah!

July 23, 2013

Duluth Huskies vs. Thunder Bay Border Cats

Last weekend we took in a Duluth Huskies game at historic Wade Stadium in Duluth. It was a hoot and Kai and Nora’s first introduction to baseball. Kai caught on to the whole strikes and balls thing but for both the highlight was the concession stands.

At the Duluth Huskies game

Nora settled for carmel corn. Both Kai and Nora were stoked for Cracker Jacks and were slightly disappointed they were not available.

Posing with Harvey D. Huskey.

The between innings entertainment

were the Zooper Stars. Here Harry Canary and Bear Bonds engage in hijinks.

The game went on for well over 3 hours

But Kai handled it well and enjoyed it.

Kai with his new shirt.

Snacks!

By far the defining aspect of baseball games for the kids.

Kai peel open a tub of cotton candy

Kai keeps his distance from the roaming Zooper Star.

Nora went up to check him out

She reported back that after an up-close inspection she was almost certain there was a person inside.

T-shirt signing

After the game the team lined up for autographs. Kai had bought a dark shirt so instead he put his favorite Udhailiyah shirt back on to get it signed.

They were beyond excited to get signatures from the whole team.

Posing with their signed shirts.

They are nervous about washing them and plan to write on a sample cloth with sharpie first to make sure the signatures won't come out.

A day on and Kai is still wearing the shirt

He's started wearing it backwards so he can see the signatures.

Nora making her scarry face. It makes me think "OZZY OZZY OZZY"

Note that she too is still wearing her Huskies shirt.

June 23, 2013

Cub Scout Crossover

The last big scout event of each year is the Crossover ceremony where scouts are officially promoted to their ranks for next year. Here are a few pictures of the few representatives from den 14.

The last picture of Kai as a Bear Scout

Nora with the den flag

Nora hatching a plan

Den 14 on deck

Alert den leader Crystal keeps them organized.

Kai after his cross over gets his new Webelo scarf

Den 14 - or at least those that haven't already started summer vacation.

June 5, 2013

KG Science Fair and Vacation Countdown

The kindergarten science fair was recently held. Here are some pictures from it along with a commissary run to pick up some food to donate for custodian appreciation week.

Vacation Countdown Chains

The vacation countdown chains have been forged.

Vacation Countdown Chains

The vacation countdown chains have been forged.

Polite Guy

His phone manner still need some work but he does know how to hold open a door for people.

KG Science Fair 2013

When you gaze into your daughter she also gazes into you.

KG Science Fair 2013

Nora investigates a camel bone though she speculated that it could be from a dinosaur or (dramatic whisper) a human.

KG Science Fair 2013

Crystal and Nora. Notice all of the standing room around them? That was because we got there early - it was packed a few minutes later.

KG Science Fair 2013

Ben and Nora check out the color wheel experiment

Dot the Dressup Monster

Crystal's latest knitting project

May 28, 2013

A Few Random Pictures

Science, sculpture, Japanese soybeans and bedtime drama. Yes, a random post of family photos. Enjoy!

Bedtime Drama

Nora makes a reasoned appeal to extend bedtime and is cruelly mocked by the authorities.

Nora's Sculpture

Nora used her allowance to purchase some clay and here is what she came up with.

Science!

Nora conducts a science experiment in which raisins will peridocially sink and float in 7 up as they collect bubbles and then they pop. Eye protection is always key when it comes to science.

Chopsticks

Nora shows off her chopstick skills by picking up single edemame beans.

Chopsticks

Kai shows he can pick up edemame with chopsticks too.

May 25, 2013May 25, 2013

Bahrain Trip

Here are a few pictures from a weekend get-away to the Gulf Hotel. We did our usual family get away of movie -> tepanyaki dinner -> lots of pool. Check the picture captions for the story of Nora showing us how to drink hot chocolate “Swedish” style.

On the way to Bahrain

Nora wears Dad's hat on the way over to a weekend at the Gulf hotel.

On the way to Bahrain

Kai in his seat on the way to Bahrain.

Off to the movies

Crystal and Nora enter the City Center mall on the way to see a movie.

Off to the movies

Kai enjoys a milkshake while we wait for the theater to open.

Off to the movies

Here Nora is drinking her hot chocolate regliar (regular) style.

Off to the movies

This, she explains, is Swedish style. Can you tell the difference? Hint - look at the pinky.

May 23, 2013May 24, 2013

A Few Random Pictures

This gallery has been sitting in draft stage for almost a month – I had simply forgotten about it. I’ve got a whole slew of pictures coming off the camera now so I figured I better post it. Enjoy!

Best buds

Kai and Nora put on a brief show of sibling good will.

Nora blew some allowance

Nora had been saving up allowance for a while so we took her to Jarir where she picked up a color-your-own-purse as well as a face-paint kit.

That's supposed to be an Easter Bunny

Nora couldn't wait to try out her face paint kit and so she roped Dad into trying out his hand painting an Easter Bunny.

Blah Blah Blah

Kai has a bit of fun with Nora's face paint kit.

April 19, 2013

Wat Arun

This is the last set of pictures from the Bangkok trip. On our last day the confererence ended early afternoon and so we had a long-tail boat already reserved and waiting for us. We took the klong (canal) tour through Bangkok and included a stop a Wat Arun – The Temple of the Dawn. The boat dropped us at a heaving crowded pier and went back out in the river to wait for us.

This time the upper reaches of the Temple were open to tourists. There were two upper levels – the first was reached by a very steep set of steps – the second even steeper (almost a ladder). Ben took Kai and Nora up and the views were spectacular. Going up was easy, of course, coming down was another story. Kai just went down with no problem but Nora froze up a bit and needed a spotter for the way down. Adventure.

Crystal and Nora on the long-tail boat ride.

Ben and Kai on the long-tail boat.

Our hotel seen from the river.

Wat Arun

The Temple of the Dawn

Up at the top

Kai, Nora and Ben climbed to the top level of Wat Arun. The last set of stairs was more of a ladder with 24 inch steps. Pretty crazy going up. Crazier going back down.

Climbing Wat Arun

Crystal waiting at the bottom and questioning the wisdom of the climb.

Looking down from the upper level

It is too bad I had a death grip on my phone and got my finger in front of the lens. The whole thing is higher than it looks in the camera. Crystal is down at the bottom just below my finger.

A panorama of the Chao Phraya

Taken from the top tier of Wat Arun.

Climbing Wat Arun

If you look closely you can see Kai peeking over the wall on the lower level.

Wat Arun

You an see Ben, Nora, and Kai on the lower level.

Climbing Wat Arun

Ben, Kai and Nora climb up the ladder-like stairs to the top level. It was much easier going up than coming down.

A view up Wat Arun from the base.

Crystal and the kids on the pier waiting for our boat

Again, Kai looks troubled.

Ben and the kids on the pier outside Wat Arun

Kai's on the look out--he looks paranoid in a lot of these pictures.

Wat Arun

This turned out pretty interesting for being taken with a cell phone. This is the Temple of the Dawn in late afternoon.