Grandson's Christmas adventure

December 30th we loaded up 3 of the 4 grandsons and headed out for an adventure. First stop was at Great Grandma Reese's new home in Gaylord. We missed Christmas Eve with Mom this year because of a snow storm. This was the third Christmas Eve we missed with her over the years and it simply didn't seem right to not be with Mom or go to church in Winthrop for the Christmas Eve service. Yet our visit was fun since we had the 3 boys with us.
After Gaylord we made the long trip to Kellogg Minnesota to visit Lark Toy Company. First off we ate at the toy company and then took a ride on the hand carved carousel at the toy company. Conner rode a gold fish, Ayden rode a 10 point buck, Seth rode a loon and Papa rode a bear. The giggles were fun to hear.
After the toy company we went to Wabasha and had fun in the pool at the Americinn. Everyone slept well that night.
The next day was the highlight of the trip. We all enjoyed a visit to the National Eagle Center. The pictures tell the story. The boys got up close to the eagles - closer than they ever thought they would ever get to an eagle. We also saw many, many eagles around the open water on the Mississippi in Wabasha.
We then headed to Otsego to Stephen and Klair's home to meet Sarah and Emily who were bringing Jenna and Aubrey to meet us for the girls adventure and take Seth and Ayden back home. The boys had a great time and so did Papa and Nana!!!
Merry Christmas Boys!!

Deer Hunt 2009

Stephen was the sucessful hunter in 2009

Saturday night he got a doe (Dad's tag) and then Sunday morning he got a buck!

Stephen is very happy and so is Dad. I was really hoping he could get both this year and that wish came true!

A Weekend With Nana at the lake!

Papa went to Canada fishing so Nana took Ayden, Brienna, Jenna and Seth to the lake for some fun.
They went to see Wally the Walleye in Garrison.

Then they:

Had fun in the trailer

The beach
Brienna

Ayden

Seth

The four of them at Paul Bunyan or as it is known now

"The Farm"

Oh My, What happened here?

Sitting on Paul Bunyan's shoes

I remember this!

You walk in and Paul Bunyan Says "Well look at who is here, it's Jenna, Brienna, Seth and Ayden".

It was a long time ago but I remember Paul saying my name and just being in awe of the size of Paul and then he knew my name!!!

The boys upstairs fort - bedroom really but they thought is was a fun fort.

Jenna and Brienna in the upstairs bedroom.

The boys looking down from their "FORT".

The crew on the deck.


A GREAT TIME WAS HAD BY ALL -- INCLUDING NANA!!

Shoreview get together

Larrie and Lou Ann invited us all to spend a day in their back yard and it was a day to remember. It was great to be together with my brother, sisters and Mom and enjoy all of the fun and laughter in and around the pool. The weather was great, the food was delicious and the conversations, reaquaintences and memories shared were wonderful.

Thank you everyone it was a fantastic day.

A real guitar hero!
One worn out little girl after a long day playing in the pool. Emily said she didn't even make it to the Interstate before falling asleep.

Conner with Grandma?!

Sylvie enjoying the water

The rocket men

And the rocket retriever

The water bugs - Wow did they have fun!

Mom enjoying the day, family, laughter and fun.

Suzon and Doug

Brienna off the board!

Emily, Aubrey with a GATOR!?

They had a fantastic day

Ayden going off the board

Lunch Break!

Cousins enjoying the day


Thanks Larrie and Lou Ann for a great day!