Becky's Birthday

Today was Becky's 2nd birthday!

Thanks to everyone who sent cards

She certainly enjoyed her presents

In the afternoon everyone (apart from me as I was at work :-( ) went to Lake Harriet and to the rose gardens, which by all accounts were spectacular.

Of course the kids weren't too fussed and mainly enjoyed getting soaked in the fountains



Running around a lotClimbing trees..


And getting carried by grandad

Before we had to leave
In the evening we got treated to the very first proper tornado warning we've had in the area, sirens went off and the radio was advising everyone in Edina (the area we live in) and some of the surrounding areas to get in their basements, which we did. However I did have to finish cooking the brats (sausages not children) on the BBQ, my first ever grilling in a tornado experience, I did get rather wet. However we managed to get the bangers and mash cooked for Becky's birthday tea which we ended up eating in the basement while we waited for the all clear.

Andy cooked some lovely cup cakes on her groovy cake stand which she's very pleased with as you can tell


And then we opened a few more presents..


and Dan even got some Power Ranger pyjamas (for 8-9 year olds) which he was rather pleased with.

Anyway, we're having a lovely time with Margaret and Martin being here, they are staying in the basement (which is where all the birthday pictures are taken) where they are eating all of our bagels and generally injuring themselves in various ways - so be warned, blood has been shed.