Nicole and I head on over to the "Great Minnesota Get Together" yesterday afternoon with Elsa & FInn. It is her mission to teach me that the state fair is cool. I never was down with the crowds and blisters, but a few pronto pups later I was beginning to understand . Our first stop, Mnnesotan Gothic at the art building. We immediately make a pit stop at the beer garden. Us mom's buy beers and READ MORE

As a first time mom I am quickly becoming very confused about what sort of food to feed a toddler. I've been going mental trying to figure out what to make for him, how often I should make it, how much should he have to eat, is it too fatty, is it healthy, is it tasty? Etc. Etc. What he eats now could determine his eating habits for the rest of his life. Talk about pressure. So I do like all good READ MORE

On Saturday we celebrated Finn's first birthday with an afternoon barbeque. The BBQ includes bean bags, potato salad, brats, burgers, beans and birthday cake.I've been planning Finn's party for a few weeks, but as with all parties, there is a mad rush the night before to get everything done in time. I spend most of Friday night trying to get a rainbow cake and cupcakes baked while frantically cleaning READ MORE