Our Favorite Family Activity - 14 Months

Bike Riding So I've totally gotten use out of our BOB stroller. From running to trekking through the snow to taking it in the terrain to even traveling by plane with it, I ADORE OUR BOB. I try to find all kind of fun ways to be active with it. Bike riding fun!! Yes, we do have helmets. Last winter Karl bought a bike trailer off of Craigslist. AND, right around that time one of my awesome co-workers gave me a SWEET Trek bike because...

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Done Done Done with Breastfeeding - 14 Months

Done Nursing - Bittersweet I am done with nursing. I quit at 14 months. Why am I so bummed? I mean, nursing is a LOT of work. A lot. I won't sugarcoat it. I will also tell you it's the most amazing bonding experience. I'm still happy:) P.S. One of my daddy's patients made this train for me. The first time I experienced nursing I spent several LONG minutes, sometimes HOURS trying to figure it out each and EVERY time...and...

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Father's Day Fun! - 14 months

Celebrating Father's Day OK, getting back on track here with the blog. Father's Day. A GREAT weekend. The weather was ridiculous. As in AWESOME. Daddy and Jackson. Buddies for life. Dad is my hero... My parents came up Friday. I know, you're probably wondering what are they doing up again!?!? Karl's dad has been going through a few surgeries on his knee and is unable to watch Jackson, so my parents have been coming up lots to help....

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My Birthday and the Horsetrack - 13.5 Months

Horsetrack Fun Ask Jackson what a horse says, and he’ll tell you. He makes me laugh. He’s way too cute. He’s been to Canterbury twice in his young life and loves watching the horses and the tractors spray down and till the dirt after each race, and he loves watching and playing with all the kids. And of course, his favorite thing in the world – he gets to be outside. At the horsetrack for mommy's bday!   I figured out a system...

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Mother's Day - 13.5 Months

Mother's Day Weekend (a month after the fact...) Super fun weekend!!! Anything beats last year when Karl had to leave for his orthotics exam on Mother’s Day - leaving me with a three week old - like I knew what I was doing… I have a better grasp on things this year, that's for sure. Mom thinks I'm awesome.   I was excited we were able to spend time together as a family this year. Sure, it was a little cool and cloudy but...

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Going to the Park in Minnesota - 13.5 Months

We’ve been busy over here at The Koester household. All good fun though. See below:) Park Fun! So as Jackson’s mom, my goal is to introduce Jackson to lots of parks for as long as I can. Karl says Jackson will be burned out on them by the time he is five. Hey, they are free. And FUN. They are fun for me too :). I do push ups, pull ups, squats, lunges...all kind of fun things. There are tons of parks all over. Another reason I love Minnesota. Below...

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