I'm still here!

It has been quite some time since entering a post on our blog. I'm not so sure anyone really reads it or noticed that fact.

After the triathlon in Glenwood we said good bye to Emily, Ayden and Aubrey. It was great to have them around to visit and share so much fun together. We received a very precious thank you from Ayden telling us how he enjoyed Lake Beauty Bible Camp, the paddle boats and enjoying a ride with Uncle Bill and Cousin Seth. He enjoyed craft time and of course the FIREWORKS! We had a GREAT TIME also Ayden and you made our time at LBBC so very special!

It was hard to say good bye. But we know that March of 08 is coming and we are anxious to find out where the Schueler's will be living.

After Em, Ayden and Aubrey left Marion and I took the motorhome and headed north. We were not sure where we would be camping but we headed north. As we drove I decided to call and see if Marclay Point (on Cass Lake) had any open camp sites. They did and we stayed on one of the best sites which is right on the lake facing west. So we fished, read and sat in the evening watching the sunsets. We stayed at Marclay Point from Sunday to Wednesday and then we moved to Sleeping Fawn Resort on Stocking Lake near Park Rapids. A beautiful pine shaded campgrounds on a very small lake. We fished one day on Stocking lake with very limited success (we didn't catch one fish - now that is limited). So the next day we loaded up the boat and headed for Upper and Lower Bottle lakes where we caught 10 during that day and what a beautiful day it was.

Our week of vacation ended with attending the wedding of Klair's sister Becky which was held in Bemidji. Stephen and Conner came Saturday morning and picked us up so that we didn't have to drive the motorhome to Bemidji. Becky married Mike Hiscock and the wedding was beautiful. Both Klair and Brienna were in the wedding and my goodness what two beautiful ladies! I will have to post some pictures from the wedding. Later that night there was a dance and our little Conner danced the night away and of course quickly passed out in the car on the way back to the campgrounds. The next morning we visited the cabin on Lower Bottle Lake where the Thole family was spending the next week and made breakfast. Shortly after breakfast we headed home.

I then worked a couple of days and then headed north again with Randy Alsleben, Denis Anderson and Terry Orpen to fish the Northwest Angle. I have never been in this area before. It was interesting that we cross the border into Manitoba, Canada and then we drive back into Minnesota again. When doing so you stop at a little building and call into customs on a video phone to re-enter Minnesota. Then when leaving you do the same thing to re-enter Manitoba. Then when fishing we are either fishing in Minnesota or Ontario, Canada. We had a wonderful time. That is short for the fishing wasn't fantastic but we did catch enough fish to eat while we were there and also bring home our limit. It is a beautiful area and we so enjoyed God's beautiful creation. Fishing, watching Eagles and enjoying each others company. It is good to slow down and escape the everyday life.

Now we are both home, Marion is preparing to go back to work/school. We are also preparing to head out for the Labor Day weekend. We are once again going camping, boating and fishing. We will be staying on Mille Lacs lake and camping with Stephen, Klair, Conner and Brienna and also with our wonderful friends Dean and Marlys Ramberg, their Daughter Beth her husband Don and their children and Tonya and Rick Hedemark and their family (all from the Harris, MN Covenant Church).

So, when we find time to download some pictures we will share them with you. Whomever reads this rambling I have no idea!

Glenwood Triathlon

All three did the complete triathlon. Each one biking, swimming and running. Bill and Sarah have done a number of triathlons. But, this was Emily's first.

Next weekend Bill and Sarah will be doing the Green Lake triathlon in Spicer.

A Couple of Great Days!

Thursday and Friday I took vacation to spend time with Emily, Ayden and Aubrey before they returned to Virginia. Thursday morning we all went to Freida's Cafe for breakfast and then Papa and Ayden headed out for a morning of fishing. Ayden caught one sunfish after another. He so enjoyed pulling them in and feeling them fight and "Papa they swim in a circle!". After fishing I took Ayden to the barber for a haircut and then out to A&W for a corn dog and a root beer. "Papa I really like root beer." We then had to get home for a nap. Yes, both of us! After the nap we went to the water park with Sarah, Seth, Jenna, Nana, Aubrey and Nana. What a fun afternoon! Then Ayden and Aubrey headed for the farm for the night and Emily went to Bill and Sarah's for some carbs and a good night sleep in preparation for the Glenwood Triathalon. Seth stayed at Papa and Nana's overnight and we left early in the morning to Glenwood to watch and take pictures. Then out for breakfast, back home for a little down time and then out to Bill and Sarah's for an evening and to say good by to our precious Emily, Ayden and Aubrey. Tomorrow they fly home to once again be with Mitchell. Thank you Mitch for sharing!!! I know it had to be a very lonesome and long time to be without your very, very precious family.

We are sad to see them all leave but yet glad that y0u can once again all be together. We love you all SO VERY MUCH!!!

Luke and Ali's Wedding

Here are a few pictures from Luke and Ali's wedding. A very handsome groom and a gorgeous bride! And, So very happy.

Even Grandma Grochow danced the night away!

Wonderful Family Time

Last weekend was a fun weekend spent in Duluth. The drive to Duluth started early in the AM with a stop at IHOP in St. Cloud for breakfast. Then driving the remaining distance to attend Luke and Ali's wedding. Most family members all stayed at the same motel located in the Canal Park area. Over the years Marion and I have built memories with our children and then by ourselves enjoying Duluth and the Canal Park area and this time was no different. Luke and Ali's wedding and celebration at the Kitchi Gama club was enjoyed by everyone. It was great visiting with everyone and enjoying the view of Lake Superior from the patio of the club! The full moon made it especially beautiful. The traditional dance took place without Wipe Out but none the less the dance was done by all including the bride in her wedding dress! And, Smiling the whole time!

Before and after the wedding we had great fun walking the boardwalk, eating out at some of the restaurants in the area and shopping! Hey, this is a great place! Yes, I admit I even enjoyed going into SOME of the shops. Don't tell Marion I wrote that!