Field Trip to the State Capitol

Our school took a field trip to the Minnesota state capitol.  Dad came too and took some pictures.

Here's the view from the steps.  From right to left with your back to the capitol, here's the Cathedral of St. Paul,

The Minnesota National Guard Building, and

downtown St. Paul.

Inside the building, you walk right into the rotunda.

We had a guided tour that focused on the architectural history of the building.  It was pretty cool.

Facing the Supreme Court wing.

The House.

The last thing we found on our scavenger hunt.

"The Body."  My dad thought this was really funny, but couldn't explain why.

Love,
Ben

Happy Birthday, Benny!

Because of our schedules this year, Ben's birthday was pretty low-key.  Here we are opening his presents.  Hammy had fun.

Love,
Ben, Cameron, and Ainsley

Walk Against Hunger

We got up early on Thanksgiving, drove down to Mall of America, and walked to raise money and awareness for the hunger problem in the Twin Cities.  As the sponsors said, it's a nice way to "give back before giving thanks."

Love,
Ben and Cameron

A Walk in the Woods

Dad and I went on a walk in some woods near our house today.  It was nice to get out and get some fresh air.

Love,
Ainsley

A Visit to the Minneapolis Institute of Arts

Ben and I took Dad to the MIA yesterday to see the Chinese Terracotta Warriors.  While we couldn't take any pictures of them, we did take pictures of a bunch of other art we liked.  

Well, we were able to take a picture of this mini-replica.

I liked this one because it had a castle in it.

Benny studied Roy Lichtenstein in art class.

We just liked this one.

This one reminded Daddy of Will Curl.

This one was awesome.

Benny also studied  Piet Mondrian in art.

Ainsley liked this one because it was purple and pink and some other colors.

This one was like watching TV.

Big buildings downtown.

"Boys on the beach."  "But they're naked."  "But they're on a beach, Dad!"

Love,
Ainsley and Ben

I'm a Beautiful Princess Fairy

I'm a Beautiful Princess Fairy.  That is all.

Love,
Ainsley

School Pictures 2012

Here we are, another year older.

Love,
Ben and Cameron