First Swimming Lesson 3-13-10

Kaitlyn had her first swimming lesson over the weekend. Since we spend so much time at the cabin and we live near the lake we think it's really important that she isn't afraid of the water (like her mom). She was really hesitant at first but by the end of class she was having a great time. She actually cried when we left. Her class meets every Saturday until the middle of May. I have a feeling she'll be trying to jump off the dock this summer.

Cancun

Rachel, Leah, and Lindsey before going out on our last night in Mexico.

This is a view from our balcony (on the 2nd floor). It was considered ocean view, you had to stand on the railing and look then you could see the ocean!

One of the many pools.

Getting ready to go on our catamaran cruise to Isla Mujeres

Feb 13-16 Rachel took me on a trip with American Family to Cancun. A friend of mine from college, Lindsey also made the trip, she works with Rachel at American Family. The three of us roomed and played together all weekend. We got there on Saturday and it was cold (for Mexico, not for us Minnesotans, the temps were in the mid 60s-70s all weekend) so we stayed around the hotel and relaxed. Sunday morning we got up early and went on a catamaran trip to Isla Mujeras, an island near Cancun. We did some snorkeling, went shopping downtown, had lunch at a yacht club and resort, then sailed back to Cancun in the afternoon. We had wonderful weather all day and the tan lines to prove it. Monday morning we left early for Puerto Morelas where we went on a snorkeling adventure on the Mayan Reef, the second largest reef in the world. We did two stops, the first was mainly looking at the incredible reef, the second was in much shallower water and we saw tons of fish. We got to see 3 huge stingrays, 2 baracudas, 2 see turtles, and many more. It was great snorkeling. Monday night we had dinner with the other insurance agents and their dates then went to show with latin dancers. It was a short trip but we had a lot of fun.

Lauren's 3rd Birthday Party at MOA

On Tuesday night we took Lauren, Wyatt, and Kaitlyn to the Mall of America amusement park to celebrate Lauren's third birthday. We let Kaitlyn ride on 4 rides for the first time, she was not a fan of any of them. When she was on the balloon ride and we could hear her yelling every time she went around. Her favorite "ride" of the night was sitting on a horse on of those machines you put a quarter in. After the park we went to the Cantina #1 for a great Mexican dinner. All of the kids were sleeping by the time we left the parking lot!

Goofy Girl

Kaitlyn playing with baby Jesus at church on Sunday.

In her daddy's shoes

Alex's Baptism/Children's Christmas Pageant

Dave, Sarah, Sean, Riley, Alex, Becky and Kevin

Alex was baptized on Sunday, the same day as the Children's pageant at church. Wyatt was a turkey, I know, I didn't understand that either, Lauren and Riley were both angels. Kaitlyn is still a little too young, maybe next year!

Chicago!

Andy and I decided to treat ourselves to a little vacation for the holidays. We left Kaitlyn with my parents and took a three day trip to Chicago. The weather in the city was great, it was in the high 30s all weekend so we were able to be outside a lot and see how the city was decorated for the holidays. While we were there we became the master of public transportation, we only got lost in a not-so-nice neighborhood once! We bought a CityPass which got us into a lot of different attractions. We went to the Field Museum of Natural History, Museum of Science and Industry, the Shedd Aquarium, experienced Christmas shopping on Magnificent Mile, saw the Winter Wonderfest at the Navy Pier, and of course we traveled to the top of the Willis Tower, formerly known as the Sears tower. We tested my fear of heights by walking out on the glass bottom "Ledge" that was recently opened on the 103rd floor.

Millenium Park "Bean" at night.

Andy standing out on "The Ledge" on the 103rd floor of the Willis Tower

Andy and I at the Navy Pier

2009 Berg Family Photo