Welcome Lillian Claire

Last weekend Shannon, Sutton and I headed east to make a visit to our first niece & Sutton and Shaeffer's 1st cousin. Exciting times for all!!! Congratulations to my sister and brother-in-law on the birth of Lillian Claire. Lillian is just a little munchkin! Sutton loved every moment with Lillian and we would catch him sneaking into the bedroom to take a peek at his little cuz. Shaeffer stayed back with Granny. We felt he was just a little to young to fully understand and we really wanted to not impose on Lillian. We figured the fewer the Dodds crew the better!! Again, congrats to you guys!!! She is SO precious!!! Have fun staying up all night long...better you then me!

Love you guys!

Peace,
BD

A Date At The Library....ssshhhhh!!!

Yesterday I met little Miss M at the Chanhassen Library. Many of you know I'm not much of a reader which means I hardly step foot inside a library. You can only imagine my anxiety as I approached the library early in the morning. My heart was pumping and the blood was rushing through my veins. I was consumed by the thought of rows of books staring at me as I entered. I can hear the books now...."chuckle, chuckle....look at this hot shot, wearing his glasses and all. Who does he think he is? Alert, Alert....(on the loud speaker), please beware of the poser entering the library. None of us have ever seen this character before!"
As the books stared at me as I made my way to the childrens corner to take photos of Miss M, without warning my Nikon camera erupted out of my bag and in a loud, demanding voice it stated," back off book bullies. Don't make him (that's me, Ben) shoot you." WHAT!! I immediately stuffed Nikon back into my camera bag, lowered my head and proceeded back to where all the little kiddos were hanging out. Embarrassed by all of the commotion, I retreated to a corner, put down my bag and scolded my camera for the outrageous outburst and pour choice of words. After this teachable moment, little Miss M arrived and the fun began..... I hope you had a great weekend!

Peace,
BD