2009-11 IMG_0102 Grand Cities Children's Choir concert v001

The cookie after-party at the Grand Cities Children's Choir concert. This may be the kids' favorite part of the whole event.

2009-11 IMG_0095 Grand Cities Children's Choir concert v001

The cookie after-party at the Grand Cities Children's Choir concert. This may be the kids' favorite part of the whole event.

2009-11 IMG_0092 Grand Cities Children's Choir concert v001

The cookie after-party at the Grand Cities Children's Choir concert. This may be the kids' favorite part of the whole event.

2009-11 IMG_0088 Grand Cities Children's Choir concert v001

The cookie after-party at the Grand Cities Children's Choir concert. This may be the kids' favorite part of the whole event.

2009-11 IMG_0078 Grand Cities Children's Choir concert v002

Grand Cities Children's Choir winter concert.

2009-11 IMG_0065 Grand Cities Children's Choir concert v002

Grand Cities Children's Choir winter concert.

2009-11 IMG_0023 Grand Cities Children's Choir concert v002

Grand Cities Children's Choir winter concert.

2009-11 IMG_0237 Hanging out at the mall

I have no explanation for this...but I blame O! Taken at the mall.

2009-11 IMG_0235 Hanging out at the mall

I have no explanation for this...but I blame O! Taken at the mall.

2009-11 IMG_0244 Hanging out at the mall

A typical look from O. At the play area at the mall.

2009-11 IMG_0239 Hanging out at the mall

At the play area at the mall.

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2009-11 IMG_0131, originally uploaded by patrick_schultz123.

I visited O's school this day and stayed for lunch. When parents visit the school, they're usually pretty popular! I wonder how O eats with all those missing teeth?

2009-11 IMG_0128 censored version

C went potty for the first time on his own this day!

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2009-11 IMG_0120, originally uploaded by patrick_schultz123.

A portrait of the boy in the minivan. This is what riding in the minivan is like now with the DVD player.

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2009-11 IMG_0138, originally uploaded by patrick_schultz123.

An unusual item to consider a "career essential"...a mani-pedi kit. Found at UND's bookstore.

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2009-11 IMG_0137, originally uploaded by patrick_schultz123.

Pens and pencils are still sold at the university bookstore. Found at the UND Bookstore.

2009-10 IMG_0214 PAK trip to pumpkin patch near GFAFB v001

2009-10 IMG_0212 PAK trip to pumpkin patch near GFAFB v001

2009-10 IMG_0209 PAK trip to pumpkin patch near GFAFB v001

2009-10 IMG_0197 PAK trip to pumpkin patch near GFAFB v001

2009-10 IMG_0194 PAK trip to pumpkin patch near GFAFB v001

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PAK went to the Pumpkin Patch before Halloween.

2009-10 IMG_0170 PAK trip to pumpkin patch near GFAFB v001

PAK went to the Pumpkin Patch before Halloween.

2009-10 IMG_0168 PAK trip to pumpkin patch near GFAFB v001

PAK went to the Pumpkin Patch before Halloween.

2009-10 IMG_0166 PAK trip to pumpkin patch near GFAFB v001

PAK went to the Pumpkin Patch before Halloween.

2009-10 IMG_0162 PAK trip to pumpkin patch near GFAFB v001

PAK went to the Pumpkin Patch before Halloween. I thought the kids were going to get all muddy from the tractor's wheels, but all ended well.

2009-10 IMG_0161 PAK trip to pumpkin patch near GFAFB v001

PAK went to the Pumpkin Patch before Halloween. I think that C was put off by the hay ride.

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PAK went to the Pumpkin Patch before Halloween. C taking comfort from his favorite person in the world.

2009-10 IMG_0154 PAK trip to pumpkin patch near GFAFB v001

PAK went to the Pumpkin Patch before Halloween. C taking comfort from his favorite person in the world.

2009-10 IMG_0151 PAK trip to pumpkin patch near GFAFB v001

PAK went to the Pumpkin Patch before Halloween. All the kids were very well behaved, even though it took forever for the driver to arrive.

2009-10 IMG_0139 PAK trip to pumpkin patch near GFAFB v001

PAK went to the Pumpkin Patch before Halloween. O looking happy when she gets to hit things with a stick!

2009-10 IMG_0133 PAK trip to pumpkin patch near GFAFB v001

PAK went to the Pumpkin Patch before Halloween. C often seemed less then thrilled in these pics, but he did have fun...I think?

2009-10 IMG_0131 PAK trip to pumpkin patch near GFAFB v0010001

PAK went to the Pumpkin Patch before Halloween. C seemed a little grossed out by the corn field...I did tell him that that corn cob was his lunch so maybe I should be surprised.

2009-10 IMG_0120 PAK trip to pumpkin patch near GFAFB v001

PAK went to the Pumpkin Patch before Halloween.

2009-10 IMG_0108 Trip to Walhalla and ND scenic byway v001

We went on the "Rendezvous Region Scenic Byway" on Highway 55 (http://www.parkrec.nd.gov/byways/find/rendezvous/index.html). This is the fossil site a few miles off of Highway 55.

2009-10 IMG_0104 Trip to Walhalla and ND scenic byway v001

We went on the "Rendezvous Region Scenic Byway" on Highway 55 (http://www.parkrec.nd.gov/byways/find/rendezvous/index.html). This is the fossil site a few miles off of Highway 55.

2009-10 IMG_0088 Trip to Walhalla and ND scenic byway v001

We went on the "Rendezvous Region Scenic Byway" on Highway 55 (http://www.parkrec.nd.gov/byways/find/rendezvous/index.html). This is the fossil site a few miles off of Highway 55.

2009-10 IMG_0086 Trip to Walhalla and ND scenic byway v001

We went on the "Rendezvous Region Scenic Byway" on Highway 55 (http://www.parkrec.nd.gov/byways/find/rendezvous/index.html). This is the fossil site a few miles off of Highway 55.

2009-10 IMG_0074 Trip to Walhalla and ND scenic byway v001

We went on the "Rendezvous Region Scenic Byway" on Highway 55 (http://www.parkrec.nd.gov/byways/find/rendezvous/index.html). This is the fossil site a few miles off of Highway 55.

C at the restaurant 2009-11-06

C started dancing and running around like a monkey. The restaurant was empty so we didn't disturb anyone. He had a lot of energy!