The Landgren's

What We've Been Up To

2009-07-06T17:26:00.000-07:00

These pics are backwards, but here's a few things that we've been doing this spring and summer.

Celebrating the 4th at our local country club and then on to the lake.

Emma took a music class.
Libby is learning how to play golf.
Swimming any chance we get
Lots and lots of boating!
Walking our dog Sophie every day
Dance recital and finally graduating from pre-school!

Happy Birthday Emma!

2009-05-19T10:20:00.001-07:00

Emma turned 3 this month and we had 2 fun parties. All she wanted was a kitty cake and cookie. I thought they turned out pretty cute. Wish I could take credit for them!

A birthday lunch with her friends.

Birthday party with the cousins.

May Day and Soccer

2009-05-19T10:06:00.000-07:00

Libby is playing spring soccer this year and is really enjoying it.

Despite being the youngest one on the team, she tells us every week that she "sure has fun!"

Libby really got motivated to make May Day baskets this year.

A May Day basket arrived for Mom and Dad too!

Our favorites: Diet Coke and Diet Dew
Trying to catch their cousin Ellie.

Our May Day creations.

Birthday Celebrations

2009-04-11T19:53:00.001-07:00

Libby is really into dogs right now. So it was no surprise that she had a dog birthday cake and cookie for her birthday celebrations.

She told me that she was giving up poodles for Lent. She didn't quite make it.

Happy Birthday Libby!

2009-04-11T18:58:00.001-07:00

Libby celebrated her 5th birthday this week. I can't believe it!

She got to spend the day at the salon (Joseph's College of Beauty) with her cousins and a few friends. They each got their hair, nails, and makeup done. It was a nice break from the stress of being a 5yr old.

Libby's up-do (with glitter, of course).
A fun day with the cousins!Any color of nail polish....as long as it's pink.

Emma choosing her make-up colors.

Emma's Eyes

2009-01-30T15:04:00.001-08:00

Emma is forever wanting us to take a picture of her doing this. We're not sure why.

Snow Day

2009-01-30T14:52:00.001-08:00

This is what we came home to. Lots of cold weather and snow!

Quick Vacation

2009-01-30T14:48:00.001-08:00

Mike and I took a quick vacation to Phoenix this month. Mike had a conference on real-estate investments (fun fun), so I tagged along. We stayed at the Arizona Biltmore. Fabulous. Our room was more like a condo w/ a private pool. Ahhhh, the life. Fortunately for us, it was an unseasonably warm 80 degrees the entire time we were there! My good friend from college, Sara, lives there so I was so excited to get to spend some time by the pool with her....having lunch and charging frilly drinks to our room. Wish I could've taken pics, but my camera is broken and spending some quality time with the Cannon people.

Holiday Pics

2009-01-04T20:27:00.001-08:00

With over 2 weeks off for Christmas break,
we had to keep busy. So, the girls
fingerpainted, played in the snow,
attended Libby's pre-school Christmas program,
and had a fabulous Christmas with our families!

New Pics

2008-12-11T21:54:00.000-08:00

We had some pics taken of the girls recently. After repeated bribes of Skittles and Smarties, we managed to get a few good ones. Go to www.annmaysphotography.com. Click on "proofing" and our password is "landgren." Can't believe how my babies have grown!

Shopping Online

2008-11-16T19:09:00.000-08:00

This picture makes Libby laugh again and again, so I thought I'd post it.
Libs with our dog Sophie hard at work on the computer.

Halloween, Hunting, etc.

2008-11-10T18:57:00.000-08:00

Here are a few pictures of what's been going on at our house.
Halloween was fun. Emma was a turtle and Libby was a pink poodle. They had a blast!
Mike's bobcat finally came back from the taxidermist. Emma asked if I would put batteries in it so it could talk. Libby said it "creeped her out."
Mike and the girls went "camping" in the backyard.
And finally, the girls came down one morning dressed in their swimming suits and asked if they could go to the waterpark. In November.

Pumpkin Carving 08

2008-10-18T22:04:00.001-07:00

Mike helped the girls carve their pumpkins again this year. They turned out great. The girls are thrilled! Libby wants a Halloween birthday party.....in April.

KC Trip

2008-10-18T21:55:00.000-07:00

So we went to Kansas City a few weeks ago to see some friends and stay at the Great Wolf Lodge. We had a great time! Libby is really into doing things "as a family," so this was the perfect place for us to be. Oh, did I mention we saw my daughter's idols "The Backyardigans" in concert?

Yearbook Photos

2008-09-17T08:56:00.001-07:00

Well this is my new daily dose of laughter.
I can't stop.
I'm addicted!
Go to
yearbookyourself.com
for some fun!

I Kissed a Frog (and I liked it)

2008-09-11T19:03:00.001-07:00

Found a frog in the park the other day. Had to touch it, hold it, carry it around, and all the other gross things that girls should NOT do!

Pool Pics

2008-09-05T18:23:00.000-07:00

Our neighbor and friend, Beth, is the director of our local children's advocacy center in Hastings. She had a photographer come to Lochland this summer to take some pics of kids having fun. She will make postcards out of them and use them as a fundraiser for CASA. Her granddaughter Carly came from Kearney to see her buddies Libby and Emma. A few cute pics to remind me of our fun summer!

First Day of School

2008-09-05T18:11:00.001-07:00

Gardening Gloves?

2008-08-28T18:26:00.001-07:00

The girls were helping Mike do some yard work this week and weren't able to locate their gardening gloves in the garage. So, they chose the next best thing. Winter gloves! The hats add a nice touch don't you think? Perfect for the 90 degree weather we're having!

Emma's First Haircut

2008-08-28T18:23:00.000-07:00

I Need a Diet Coke

2008-08-27T21:08:00.000-07:00

Just like her mother.

Ladybug Picture

2008-08-16T20:04:00.000-07:00

How could I forget to add this picture? This is Libby's drawing of a ladybug. Mommy an Daddy were pretty impressed!

A Fun Weekend at Lovewell

2008-07-07T13:44:00.001-07:00

We spent the weekend at the cabin and really enjoyed boating, swimming, fireworks and silly string! Libby and Emma had a great time with their friends Max and Henry and loved that the older girls were there for the weekend too!

4th of July

2008-07-07T13:36:00.000-07:00

The girls had a great time at Lochland's annual 4th of July party. Snow cones, train rides, and too many "bounce houses" to count. Can't wait for next year!

Libby's Chef Camp

2008-06-27T14:37:00.001-07:00

Libby had Chef Camp this week at our Children's Museum. This was a perfect opportunity for her to gain some experience in one of two of her possible professions: a "cookerman" and a teacher.

Happy Birthday Daddy!

2008-06-27T14:35:00.001-07:00

Mike celebrated his b-day this week. Here's a picture of some of our cousins and the golf cookie

Sisterly Love

2008-06-27T14:31:00.001-07:00

This rarely happens, so I thought I'd take a picture for proof.

Summer

2008-06-17T20:12:00.001-07:00

Miss Emma

2008-06-03T13:49:00.000-07:00

Emma likes to sleep with her sunglasses on. Just so you know.

Karissa's Wedding

2008-05-27T19:43:00.000-07:00

Our dear friend and baby-sitter, Karissa got married over the weekend. Libby was the flowergirl and did an excellent job. We were so proud of her!
More pics of Emma dancing to "Who Let the Dogs Out" at the reception to be posted soon!

Emma and Friends

2008-05-23T12:09:00.001-07:00

Emma had some of her playgroup friends over to celebrate her birthday and enjoy the nice day outside. The kids loved the flower cupcake-cake!

The Big Dance Recital is FINALLY Here!

2008-05-17T15:36:00.000-07:00

The big day finally arrived! Libby's first dance recital! All of their hard work finally paid off and the 3-4 year old class stole the show! The highlight of the evening was of course, wearing blush and lipstick.

Libby's Pre-school Program

2008-05-17T15:28:00.001-07:00

Libs had her pre-school graduation this week. She made it through the year! She had two wonderful teachers and made some great friends . We're looking forward to next year already!
After the program, we got to play a round of miniature golf. It was a fun day!

The Big Gift

2008-05-11T18:52:00.001-07:00

Look what Libby (I mean Emma) got for her birthday!
The girls had a great time with the new Barbie Jeep that Daddy brought home for Libby (um, Emma). Let's just say that Emma will get to enjoy her gift as soon as the new-ness wears off.

Happy "2" Birthday Emma!

2008-05-11T15:48:00.000-07:00

I can't believe that our baby is 2 years old today! Just by looking at her, you would never believe that she's 2. She speaks in full sentences, knows odd shapes (octagon, trapezoid),loves Spiderman, towers over other kids her age, and eats like an adult. That's our baby!
Emma had a great day today. She had fun eating a B-day/Mother's Day brunch at Lochland with her cousins, and especially enoyed her Elmo and Spiderman b-day cookies.

Daddy's at the NBA Playoffs!

2008-05-08T18:58:00.000-07:00

Mike is in Boston this week on business.
He was able to take in the Celtics/Cavaliers playoff game.
I think that ticket was my Mother's Day present. ha!

Mommy Ran a Half Marathon!

2008-05-08T18:31:00.000-07:00

During the 13.2 mile run, I saw a girl with a t-shirt that read "It sounded like a good idea when I signed up." My thoughts exactly.

Can't wait for the next one girls!

Swimming at School

2008-05-05T20:38:00.001-07:00

It was the last day of swimming lessons at pre-school this week. Libby still refuses to get her hair wet, but has really improved this year. She will now go through an entire lesson without crying.

Happy May Day!

2008-05-04T18:02:00.000-07:00

The girls had fun making May Day baskets this year. They especially enjoyed chasing their friends when they came to the door! We're so glad that spring is here!

Ferris Wheel

2008-04-29T18:31:00.001-07:00

Libby talked me into going to the carnival that was located in the parking lot of the strip mall. Sounds safe right? Well, not only was it a very windy day as we rode in the ferris wheel, the people that were running the operation were a bit scary. I'd re-think the "strip mall carnival" if I were you.

Happy Birthday Libby!

2008-04-22T20:47:00.001-07:00

Libby celebrated her 4th birthday on April 13th. The long awaited
"Backyardgians" cake and cookie were finally here! We celebrated
at our house with all of her cousins by playing on the new swingset.
A few days later, she met her friends at the Children's Museum for a
fun party!

Go Fly a Kite

2008-04-06T09:52:00.001-07:00

It was a windy day today so Libby got to fly her kite. The girls had fun riding their bikes and being outside FINALLY!

Last Day of Swimming

2008-03-30T18:35:00.000-07:00

Here is a picture of Emma hiding in the lockers on the last day of swimming lessons. I think she passed her class, so you can expect to see her on the swim team this summer.

Easter Happenings

2008-03-30T18:21:00.000-07:00

Just a few fun Easter pics.
Libby had a great time with her friend Gracie at the Lochland Easter egg hunt. She was able to meet up with the Bunny again this year, so that was nice. Note that Emma did not participate in any of the Easter activities as she is deathly scared of the Bunny.
Libby also had an Easter egg hunt at pre-school which Mom got to help with. We had a great time!

Dancing Queen

2008-03-13T20:52:00.001-07:00

Does she actually enjoy dance or is it just because she looks good in the skirt?

I'm a Tiny Baby....Please Wrap Me Tight

2008-03-04T19:19:00.001-08:00

First Day of Swimming Lessons

2008-02-20T09:04:00.000-08:00

Lunch with a Friend

2008-02-19T15:31:00.000-08:00

Libby had her friend Hailey over for lunch after school today. You know, just to visit and catch up.

Some kids play with toys, others play in the dryer

2008-02-10T19:37:00.001-08:00

I'll probably paint the house next

2008-01-27T18:11:00.001-08:00

Yeah, or the car

2008-01-27T18:09:00.000-08:00

A Typical Day With Emma

2008-01-22T13:19:00.001-08:00

She runs.....
everywhere.

Wishing It Was Summer

2008-01-08T13:23:00.001-08:00

Loving Winter

2008-01-08T13:21:00.000-08:00

Merry Christmas

2008-01-04T08:33:00.001-08:00

Christmas was a good time this year. Santa brought Libby her best gift; "Austin" from The Backyardigans. Emma received lots and lots of Elmo stuff. On Christmas Eve, the girls and their cousins kept an eye out for Santa. He finally arrived with presents for everyone!

Licking the Beaters

2007-12-23T16:12:00.000-08:00

It's "Cookie Day" at our house! The girls and I are making spritz cookies (w/ sprinkles of course). Here they are enjoying their favorite part of the day....licking the beaters!

The Big Slumber Party

2007-12-21T18:11:00.000-08:00

Libby had her first slumber party over the weekend with her best friend, Hailey Vontz. The girls had a great time making cookies, eating popcorn, and watching Christmas movies. We are looking forward to many more to come!

A Visit With Santa

2007-12-17T19:48:00.000-08:00

Santa visited us during brunch on Sunday. He even brought a bag full of presents! Libby was excited to get her "Dora" ABC cards and Emma read her new book over and over. Libby said her favorite part of the day was when Santa held her.

It's Cold Outside....We're Bored!

2007-12-09T16:37:00.000-08:00

We had a little snow this weekend and lots of cold weather. Trying to entertain a 3yr old and an 18 month old ALL DAY can be challenging. So, we built a fort. The fun lasted for a good 20 minutes.

Mike's Deer

2007-12-09T16:34:00.001-08:00

After lots of scouting and early mornings, Mike finally got his deer!

Fall Fun

2007-11-01T17:46:00.001-07:00

Mike and Libby did their annual pumpkin carving last week. It turned out great once again! I also added this picture of Emma playing in our back yard. This tree is so pretty during the fall.

Two Girls in Scary Costumes

2007-11-01T17:27:00.000-07:00

Don't let these pictures fool you. It's just Libby & Emma having fun in their peacock and shark costumes. They had a fun seeing their cousins in their costumes and doing lots of trick-or-treating!

Playgroup Fun

2007-10-29T18:49:00.001-07:00

Our playgroup had a Birthday/Halloween party last weekend. Emma & Libby are dressed in their shark and peacock costumes. Lots of fun was had by all!

Halloween Stuff

2007-10-29T18:43:00.001-07:00

We've been to the pumpkin patch so many times now, they know us by name. Here's Libby posing with a witch as well as an unknown kid who kept following us around.

Picture Day at School

2007-10-21T10:45:00.001-07:00

We had picture day at school this week. Libby wanted to wear her favorite dress. Emma wanted to wear her favorite bunny shirt (even though she wasn't going to participate in picture day).

Libby got into a huge fight.....

2007-10-07T18:06:00.000-07:00

with a MOSQUITO. And the mosquito won! She had an allergic reaction to a mosquito bite earlier this week. Much better now.

Making Spooky Cookies

2007-10-07T09:20:00.000-07:00

The girls both love Halloween! We've had their costumes for over a month now and they want to put them on every day! We made some "spooky" cookies over the weekend and they both had lots of fun!

New Pictures

2007-09-21T11:08:00.001-07:00

We had some new pictures taken of the girls recently. Always a lot of work to get a good one, but fun to see the results!

The Digital Camera

2007-09-12T19:57:00.000-07:00

Learning to use the digital camera.

Boston trip

2007-09-07T10:43:00.000-07:00

We went to Boston in August for Mike's annual conference. It was our first time there. I was not much of a baseball fan until we went to Fenway. So much fun!

Libby's First Day of School

2007-09-07T07:04:00.001-07:00

Libby started her first year of pre-school this week. She's already class president and is thinking about going through rush. HA!
No, she was extremely exicted.....until she saw me leave. The tears started flowing and she told me that she would "probably cry" most of the days that I take her. It has gotten better every day and we're looking forward to a fun year!
The last picture shows Libby driving home from class. Most parents wouldn't let a 3 yr old drive, but it's never too early to learn!

Summer 2007

2007-09-06T18:25:00.001-07:00

Here are a few pictures from our busy summer!

Libby discovered "The Pizza Machine."

Libby realizes that Emma is kinda cool.

We went swimming everyday.

We spent a lot of time at the cabin with Amy's parents.

The girls enjoyed playing outside in their playhouse.