Sunshine!

Yesterday the sun came out after 2 days of rain.  We were so happy to be outside.  We had a fantastic day - no clouds, no wind and LOTS of sunshine!  The girls did a little fishing with dad, took a canoe ride.  We had our dinner by the bonfire and smores afterwards!  All-in-all a great day and the way summer should be at the lake.  We are getting ready for the 4th of July and for the family to be here.

Addie getting the hang of fishing off the dock, she is a bit impatient though!  Gunner never left her side while she is on the dock, what a good boy!

Jon and Quinn catching minnows

Off for a canoe ride with dad

After dinner waiting on Smores!

Week 2 - Minnesota

We 2 started at the lake.  Jason, Terry, Kadence, Cale and Ian stayed for an extra couple of days after the party.  On Tuesday we all headed to Fargo to visit Papa Jim and Grandma Lisa for a few days.  The kids got to go swimming.  Wednesday evening Addie went with Papa and Grandma to Disney's Aladdin at the Community Center.  They had a great time.  Yesterday we came back to the lake to sunshine.  The girls spent a lot of time swinging, their new favorite thing.  We were joined by a pair of loons and their babies.  They hung out with us right off the dock for quite a while.  Today we are getting some chores done and waiting for Grandma Pam and Papa Mike to arrive this evening!

mmmm, smores!

Week 1 in Minnesota

We arrived in Minnesota to rain, clouds and wind. Not the ideal way to begin our summer at the cabin but we had a great week. We were able to get settled before everyone arrived for Bud & Laurene's 60th Wedding Anniversary. All the family was here to celebrate.

Well worth the 3 day drive!

Getting ready for the party!

Jon frying a turkey for lunch.  I think he likes doing this so he has an excuse to drink a beer at 10am...

Grandma Pam and Little Gretta

Quinn taking care of her baby

Jumping off the dock, don't worry it is only  a foot and a half deep

Addie, Hailey and Kadence

Gandma Pam, Papa Mike and all 7 grandkids!!!