Catch Up

We've had a busy spring so far! Between my work travel schedule, Darren's marathon training and Nadia's gymnastics & swimming lessons...we're starting to see how busy life can be!

My Mom was here for almost 2 weeks helping us with Nadia. They had so much fun playing dolls and having picnics! It was hard for Nadia to say goodbye!

Darren only has a few weeks before the big race. He hurt his back on his last long run and he hasn't been able to run much since. We're hoping that with some rest, he'll be good to go on on April 16th! For those watching on TV...he'll be sporting a white shirt with North Dakota logo on the front. I'm sure he'll be up front with the fast guys so be sure to watch! :)

Logan and Krista came out for my birthday. The kids love getting dressed up in princess/Woody attire!

We also went to the circus last weekend. The kids had a fun time riding elephants and playing with all the fun toys they got!

Birthday Dinner

This is the 3rd year that we've met some of my friends/colleagues at a German restaurant in town. There are 4 of us with back to back birthdays and this has become a fun tradition! Mom has been here helping us with Nadia so she was able to go with this year.

'The boot' is a MONSTER beer that someone at the table buys and is passed around. There are rules that you have to obey or you are forced to drink:

1. When you get the boot, you must say 'Hi boot'

2. You CANNOT let the boot touch the table

3. Before passing the boot on to the next person, you have to flick it

4. Because of the shape, beer tends to splash you in the face, if this happens, you have to take an additional drink.

Let's just say that my Mother broke every rule. Thank goodness I was the DD! :) She also got to experience the snuff (flavored tobacco) that they shoot up your nose.


The Bavarian Platter for 2 (Every Kuhn Man's dream)!!!!!! This will be about 6 meals for this household...

It was a fun night!

Gymnastics!

We finally got Nadia into gymnastics and she loves it!! It has been so much fun watching her and seeing how much she learns every week. She is by far the smallest kid in the class, but was able to reach all of the bars! I think her favorite part might be wearing her leotard...she has it on almost every day!

We spent a few days in ND celebrating the life of Darren's Grandpa, Martin Kuhn. For anyone who knew him or even had the chance to briefly meet him, he made some type of impression on your life. It was a sad occasion, but we enjoyed spending it with family and telling many 'Grandpa Martin' stories. Here are a few pics from the weekend.

Nadia and Phoebe...

Nadia spending some time with Great Grandma Maggie

Nadia loved playing with Hannah!!
Still obsessed with the iphone!
Darren and Darrell looking spiffy!!

This was the poem that was read at the funeral. I had never heard it before and loved it!

I read of a man who stood to speak At the funeral of a friend.He referred to the dates on her tombstone From the beginning..to the end.He noted that first came her date of birth And spoke the following date with tears, 1964-1994But he said what mattered most of all Was the dash between those years.

For that dash represents all the time That she spent alive on earth..And now only those who loved her Know what that little line is worth.For it matters not, how much we own;The cars..the house..the cash,What matters is how we live and love And how we spend our dash.

So think about this long and hard.Are there things you”d like to change?For you never know how much time is left,That can still be rearranged.If we could just slow down enough To consider what’’s true and real,And always try to understand The way other people feel.

And be less quick to anger,And show appreciation more And love the people in our lives Like we”ve never loved before.If we treat each other with respect,And more often wear a smile..Remembering that this special dash Might only last a little while.

So, when your eulogy’’s being read With your life’’s actions to rehash..Would you be proud of the things they say About how you spent your dash?

Our First Snowman of the Year!

Arrowwood Resort

We had a few days off over President's weekend and wanted to do something fun so we packed up the minivan and off we went to Alexandria, MN to an indoor water park. My boss (from Atlanta) made fun of me as it seems to be a tradition now to take the girls to a water park...but what do you do in MN in the winter??

Lisa and Meg met us there and we had a fun filled weekend of crafts and swimming. Darren is one lucky man to always go on vacation with 5 girls and him. :)

Nadia and Nora in their fort...

What would a weekend away be without the projector and movie on the wall night?Poor Megan 'fell' off the bed...OK, maybe she was kicked off by her loving wife. She was hurting while the girls climbed all over her and Lisa and I tried to catch our breath from laughing. Make your own shirt day! We were having so much fun making the girls shirts, we decided to grab one for all the adults too.

My Princess

Nadia's obsession with my iPhone and her princess outfits...