Summer 09

I thought I would switch things up a bit and talk about how much fun I have been having this summer! But I will have more poems coming too promise! This summer has been amazing! First off I have been interning with KEYC TV here in Mankato. I have been learning so much with everything from shooting video to editing to writing stories for the news. Recently Vikings Training Camp has been here in Mankato and that has been a blast! The first few days I went up there as a fan to watch practice and get autographs. I got a signed football with nearly every player on the team and another one with just Adrian Petersons. I stood outside for countless hours for 4 days just getting these. (Yeah I know I am a diehard!) Now I have had the oppurtunity to go up to training camp to cover the practice and stories with KEYC. This has been such a great experience for me because I have been able to interview players, shoot video of practice and edit video as well. I have had the chance to interview Rookie WR Percy Harvin, WR Sidney Rice, Bobby Wade, Ryan Longwell, Kevin Williams and more! I am very thankful for everything KEYC has taught me and everything oppurtunity they have provided for me.

Just the other night Chelsea and I went to go see Daughtry in concert at the Cabooze in Minneapolis. I bought the tickets for her as a birthday present and she was really happy! The Cabooze is a smaller venue and is just General Admission so we got there early to get a good spot. We arrived around 12:30 and the doors didn't even open until 6 p.m. We were one of the first people there but it was well worth the wait! Chelsea ended up getting VIP passes and got to meet the band during soundcheck. She also got an autograph poster and a hug from Chris Daughtry which she was really happy about. The concert overall was amazing! We were right up front as we watched them Rock the hell out of the Cabooze! After the concert we waited outside of the tour bus for autographs. We got our Daughtry album signed by everyone and even got a few pics with some of the guys. Chelsea got a picture with Chris which once again she was extatic about!
Let's see what else? We had a fun 4th of July with family and friends up in Forest Lake! We have had a few great nights out with friends down in Mankato as well. Last friday especially...Thanks to everyone who came out! Oh Chelsea and I learned how to play disc golf this summer and that has been a fun hobby of ours too. We went to Valley Fair this summer and had a good time as always. Thanks mom for watching Olivia.
Olivia of course has been getting bigger everyday and she is so impressive with how much she has been learning. I am amazed each day with how smart my baby girl is. She is 20 months old now and can repeat numbers 1-10 and will repeat most of the ABC's. She also can sing twinkle twinkle little star by herself! She has a Pooh matching book which she can find every item on every page and match them! We love her so much and have just been having a blast together as a happy family:)
In Sept we will be going to the state fair and seeing REO Speedwagon and Styx in concert. (part of my moms bday present.)
Well that is pretty much it. We have done a ton more this summer like Camping, Golfing, Grilling and being around with good friends and family. Until next time......