Edgertons

Go, Glen Avon Hockey!

2012-01-08T14:32:00.000-08:00

Jude had his first hockey tournmant this weekend and scored two goals in the Sunday game. This is the first real goal he has ever scored since begining hockey last year. He is so excited and can't stop talking about it. Burke and I are pretty excited too. Jax does not really care, he just wanted candy from the consession stand.

Jude school project

2012-01-08T14:30:00.000-08:00

Jude had to create a picture of himself and answer some questions. Mos kids wanted to be a docotr or a police officer when they grow up. Jude wants to be a super hero. SWEET!

Skiing at Giants Ridge

2012-01-08T14:28:00.000-08:00

Jude Jax and I went to the Ridge the other weekend for some skiing with the cousins. Jude is really catching on and is begging me to go up the chairlift. And Jax is also getting the hang of it. He has mastered teh magic carpet and little hill.

Future Bulldogs, and Jed

2012-01-08T14:25:00.000-08:00

We watched a friends dog for two days now Jude and Jax and even Burke all think we need a dog. AH, nope. I love dogs and do one one when we have more room but right now is not the time. If we could keep Jed I might reconsider.

Nut Cup!

2012-01-08T14:24:00.000-08:00

Here is Jax with his favorite Christmas gift, the Nut Cup.

Christmas 2011

2011-12-26T09:57:00.000-08:00

We started our Christmas celebration with Burke's mom, Trent and Brita. We had a nice dinner followed by the ever anticipated present opening. The boys were super excited as they are every year. They ripped the packages open and played into the evening as the adults stuffed themselves with more and more and more yummy food. Christmas morning Jude was teh first one up shortly after six. He walked out into the living room turned around and said, see mom, I told you that I have been good! Jax woke with in minutes of Jude yelling with excitement. Jax the more reserved of the tow took his time looking around and observing the scene before choosing what to do first. Soon enough they were both tearing packages open and playing with their new favorite things. Jax got his nut cup so all is well in his world! We took the short drive up north for the afternoon and the boys got their third round of gifts. They were both excited as were their coudins to have received their own tackle boxes filled with tackle for fishing with Papa this summer and the summers to come. They all also received a new fishing rod; Oh the excitement! We all ate too much good food, shared some laughs and visited Grandma Great. The kids played outside and made a fort whie the adults ate more food and laughed some more. It was another perfect holiday!

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Let Christmas begin!

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Holiday Programs

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Jude and Jax did really well at their holiday programs, both knew the words to their songs and sang loud for all to hear. I think we had a better time then they did, proud parents!

Skating

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Breakfast with Santa

2011-12-26T09:40:00.000-08:00

We attended breakfast with Santa this year and did Jax ever give santa a laugh. When Santa asked Jax what he wanted for Christmas Jax replied, I want a nut cup. Santa looked at me and Jax repeated I want a nut cup. Santa still not sure if he was hearing correctly, Jude came to teh rescue and very slowly and loudly told Santa, my brother said that he wants a nut cup. Santa burst out laughing as did all within ear shot. Something we will never forget!

Playint with Uncle Trent

2011-12-26T09:38:00.000-08:00

Old Fashioneds

2011-12-11T07:47:00.000-08:00

Once a year we get cleaned up, dresed up and go to our anual formal holiday party. Super fun!

Skating with the Bulldogs!

2011-12-11T07:44:00.000-08:00

Jude and Jax were in heaven, we went to a bulldogs hockey game. The both got a game puck and a week later they skated with the team. How cool is that?

Happy Birthday Papa

2011-12-11T07:37:00.000-08:00

Since Jax had a spiderman birthday he insisted on getting a spiderman cake for Papa's birthday too.

Fall

2011-12-11T07:34:00.000-08:00

Remember how fun jumping in the leaf pile was? It still is fun. I have to remember to jump in the leaves more often!

Happy Halloween

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Pumpkin picking

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Not only did we have a fun time hunting at Pelican, we also celebrated Jax 3rd birthday! Nothing says fun like camo, spiderman, cupcakes and a pinata.

Hunting at Pelican

2011-12-11T07:21:00.000-08:00

Palm Desert

2011-10-16T14:50:00.000-07:00

We took our first vacation sans kids. Burke and I along with Pat and Lynne met Mike and Sweetie in the desert for a long weekend. It was sooooo fun!!! Now that we actually took a vacation, I am ready for the next one!

Visa Boat Ride

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Getting ready for hockey

2011-10-16T14:46:00.000-07:00

Jude and Jax will both be playing hockey this year, oh my!

Ooktoberfest

2011-10-16T14:36:00.000-07:00

Duluth's second annual Oktoberfest, woohoo!!!!

Super Heros

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Soccer Fun

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Cool Jax

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Jax First Day of School

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Hockey

2011-09-11T15:36:00.000-07:00

It is hard to believe it is almost 90 degrees, the air conditioning is on in the house and we started hockey today. Glen Avon had its skate with the Bulldogs. The kids were able to skate with both the men's National Championship team and the woman's hockey team. Jude was on cloud nine, Jax was too. They were so proud and thought that they had really made the big time. Jude said that when he grows up he wants to be a professional bulldog hockey player. Jax just said I'm a bulldog, I'm a bulldog. It is hard to see Jude and Jax in the group pictures but they are in there with huge smiles on their faces!

Jax and Preschool

2011-09-11T15:34:00.000-07:00

Thursday was not only the first day of school it was Jax meet the teacher for Preschool. School starts on Monday for Jax and he is really excited!

First day of Kindergarten

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The first day of Kindergarten for Jude. He was so excited he even woke up early and was ready for the day. Once we got to school he was excited to see his friends and be a big kid. When it was time for Burke and I to leave Jude had a nervous look on his face but held it together and had a wonderful day. When he got home from school that day he proclaimed that he ate his whole sandwich, played outside at recess and that school was awesome. I on the other hand cried....alot.

Fun with uncle Brent

2011-09-11T15:23:00.000-07:00

The boys had fun at Uncle B's checking out the giant pumpkins and going for four wheeler rides.

Batman and a Puppie

2011-09-11T15:20:00.000-07:00

We went to the Pride Festival last weekend where Jude and Jax jumped in bouncy houses, got their faces painted, ate "fair food" and danced to disco. What a great day.

Soccer

2011-09-11T15:15:00.000-07:00

Jude has really really advanced in his soccer skills from last year. Last year he scored oen goal all year at the very end of the season, super exciting! To now where he scores on average of 5 or 6 goals per game. I actually told him that i would give him a dollar if he passed the ball to one of his team mates and they scored a goal. The goals are still exciting and Jude is having a blast so that is all that matters. Jax is just waiting until he can play on a real team next year.

Sand Lake Family Vacation

2011-08-28T12:55:00.000-07:00

We were able to spend 5 days at Sand Lake! Amanda and her family were home and we had a fantastic time visiting and playing with our cousins from the East Coast. We met baby Quinn for the first time. She is so cute, the boys had the greatest time playing together being boys! Lots of smores, swimming and running. The weather was perfect and so was the time spent together.

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Soccer

2011-08-23T19:33:00.000-07:00

Jax joins Sam, Jude and Griffin in an after soccer popsicle and picture. Jude is really getting the hang of soccer this summer. Last year he scored one goal at the very end of the season. This year he is scoring every game. This past week he scored 5 goals. He was so proud, and so are we.

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There goes Jax jumping in the pool too!

Cannon Ball

2011-08-23T19:29:00.000-07:00

Jude is caught in action doing his favorite thing...cannon ball in to the pool!

Roasting Marshmellows

2011-08-23T19:28:00.000-07:00

Jude and Jax figure with a new fireplace we can roast marshmellows every night!

Summer Fun

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Cope Family Reunion

2011-08-23T19:16:00.000-07:00

We had a wonderful time up at the island celebrating another five years... It was the Cope family reunion and we could not have enjoyed ourselves more. It is always so fun to see everyone! We had an ice cream making contest, we dug up the time capsule from five years prior, it was great. The kids especially enjoyed the time capsule and seeing what treasures there were instore for them. It gave me soem ideas as to what I want to place in the next time capsule.

Swimming in Chester Creek

2011-07-31T14:39:00.000-07:00

Jude, Jax, Liesl, Jodie and I went hiking through Chester and took a dip in the Chester Creek. We played in the cold water, sat in a waterfall and tried to catch minnows. It was a super fun day.

Lounging at the pool

2011-07-31T14:35:00.000-07:00

Jude and Jax have been enjoying spending time a the pool, swimming and treat time.

2011-07-23T16:28:00.000-07:00

Jude, Jax and I had a wonderful time up at the cabin. We fished, swam, took saunas, ate great food, made smores, fed chippy, pet chippy and even picked up chippy. Oh the cabin life. The weather was beautiful, the water was perfect for swimming and there is nothing like taking a sauna and jumping in the lake. We had walleye for dinner or as Jude and Jax call it chicken fish. There was a trip to Handbergs for icecream and lots of boat rides. Jude and Jax even got to drive the kid boat. Talk about exciting!!! Jude and Papa went fishing and Jude was very proud to bring home three walleye. What a great time!!!! I can't wait to do it again.

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Vacation at the Cabin

2011-07-23T16:14:00.000-07:00

Wonderful 4th of July!

2011-07-23T16:10:00.000-07:00

We had a big group at the house this year for our anual 4th of July party. There had to be at least 30 kids, what a riot! The fireworks were wonderful, the kids were great and the company was fantastic like always. We could not have asked for a better day.

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Ahhh the Cabin Life

2011-06-19T14:00:00.000-07:00

Jax and Jude spent the weekend with their cousins. Uncle Brent helped Jude catch a HUGE fish and he also helped make yummy roasted marshmnellows. Uncle B is the best!

Land of the Loon Parade

2011-06-19T13:57:00.002-07:00

Jude and Jax along with their cousins were anxiously awaiting the candy during the Land of the Loon parade.

Planting Uncle B's Pumpkins!!

2011-06-19T13:57:00.001-07:00

Tennis at Longview

2011-06-19T13:54:00.000-07:00

Jude and Jax are taking tennis lessons at Longview this summer. We are so happy that Jax can take lessons too. It is getting very difficult keeping him busy while Jude has any orginized sports. Jax wants to be right in there with the rest of the kids. They both love the lessons!

T Ball

2011-06-19T13:46:00.000-07:00

Jude started Tball this summer he is playing on the BlueJays team. Burke has been throwing baseballs for Jude to hit for a couple of years now so we were worried that Tball would not hold his interest, thankfully he seems to be enjoying it. Jax like it too and is most happy when it is his turn. It is a challange to keep him off the feild.

Lets go fly a kite

2011-06-05T18:13:00.000-07:00

Flying kites can be tough when there are trees around.

Playing in Lake Superior...Burrr

2011-06-05T18:10:00.000-07:00

Can you believe that those two are playing in Lake Superior...sooooo cold.

Driving the Bobcat

2011-06-05T18:08:00.000-07:00

Burke has worked very hard with the help of some landscapers to get our yard just how we want it. Lots of grass and very few plants and gardens. The boys had a chance to sit in teh Bobcat..they thought they were so cool.

First Day at the Pool

2011-06-05T18:02:00.000-07:00

Jud and Jax had a great time swimming at NCC. It was the first day we were able to go to the pool as it had been pretty chilly in Duluth. We are crossing our fingers that this is the first of many warm days at the pool and at the lake.

Jude Preschool Graduate

2011-06-05T17:59:00.000-07:00

JUde had a lunch/graduation from Preschool. He is very excited to be starting kindergarten in the fall.

Crazy Hair

2011-06-05T17:58:00.000-07:00

Jax and his crazy bed head.

Big Boy Bed

2011-05-08T15:25:00.000-07:00

Jax is now in a big boy bed. We are soooo suprised, he is doing great. We thought he would be very difficult and get out of bed, but he loves it. Hurray!

First day out golfing

2011-05-08T15:21:00.000-07:00

First day at the driving range...
Jude did pretty well hitting the ball. Jax wanted to run out on to the driving range and colledt the balls. In a couple of years we all may actually play 9 together. I hope!!!

First dinner outside!!!

2011-05-08T15:20:00.000-07:00

Duluth Playhouse Fundraiser

2011-05-08T15:19:00.000-07:00

Burke and I attended the Duluth Playhouse Fundraiser a couple of weeks ago. It was a 20's theme. Super fun night!

Easter

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Easter was filled with Easter egg hunts, candy and family. What more could you ask for?

Fun with the fishes

2011-05-08T15:06:00.000-07:00

Jude and Jax love to see the fish, great way to spend a chilly spring/winter day.

Dream Vacation in the Dells

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Our deream vacation in the Dells.
I had a conference in WI Dells over Jude's actual birthday so we decided to load up the family and all go to the Dells for a couple of days. It was 84 and sunny outside when we arrived, a welcomed change from the 45 degree and foggy weather we left behind in Duluth. The boys went nuts at the waterparks. It is unbelievable the size of some of these waterpark hotel/resorts. We stayed at the Wilderness, it had 3 indoor waterparks, 3 arcade areas, and indoor playland and multiple eating establishments. Jude and Jax had never eaten at a buffett (ick) before...they thought it was great. (again ick) They could not believe that there were so many doughnuts.
We had a great time except for Jax getting sick and upon our return Jude getting sick too. OH well, what do you do?

Jude Party

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Jude will turn five here in a couple of days. Yesterday we had his firs real friend birthday party. It was as crazy as you can imagine. There were 23 kids and we weht to the Gymnastics Academy. The kids get to go nuts run around jump in foam pits swing on bars it is a pretty fun deal for kids. We then went up stairs for pizza and cupcakes. Jude was a very lucky boy he received many gifts and had a wonderful time. Burke and I are glad that it was a success and that it is done.

Skiing

2011-03-20T08:37:00.000-07:00

Only one weekend of skiing left this year.
The boys have really done well. I am so glad that they love skiing. Can you say family ski trips!!!

Ali and Mia

2011-03-20T08:36:00.000-07:00

Ali and Mia had a dance competition in DUluth and they did great!!! We had so much fun watching them!

Sydney sleepover

2011-03-20T08:33:00.000-07:00

Sydney came to DUluth and had a sleepover. We went to adventure zone on Friday and to PBS television where Syd, Jude and Jax were on TV with auntie Brita on Saturday morning! What a treat!!!!

Champion Jax

2011-03-20T08:31:00.000-07:00

Jax wants medals just like Jude's hockey medals so I gave him some of my medals from Grandma's marathon. We happen to also be trying potty training for the 10th time...hense the naked medal wearing child.

Hermantown Hockey Jamboree

2011-03-20T08:27:00.000-07:00

Jude received his first trophy after the Hermantowm hockey jamboree. Jude has hit the big time!!!!

Kids

2011-03-20T08:26:00.000-07:00

Water Park Fun in Orr

2011-02-20T17:58:00.000-08:00

To quote Jax, the weekend at the waterpark was awetom!!!! (awesome)

Water Park Weekend

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