Overnighter at the Cabin

We went up to the cabin with my mom for a one night stay.  The water was receding, but still high.  The dock and boat had been removed from the water, so they wouldn't float away.  Evidently someone else's boat wasn't so lucky - got untethered, floated and then sank in the middle of the lake!  We still had a relaxing visit!

Grammy making lunch

Hot dogs stuffed with cheese and wrapped with bacon.  So healthy!

Bren watching Pacific Rim

Charlotte's favorite game, Quirkle.  

Day Trip to St. Thomas

I took the kids to my undergraduate alma mater, the University of St. Thomas one afternoon. First, we dined at the newly renovated Cosetta's downtown St. Paul and then headed over to look around the university.  Then we stopped by the Mississippi river for a quick glance at the view.  This has been the year of lots of flooding and fast-moving waters!  I don't think I've ever heard the word "crest" on the news quite as much as I have this summer!

Cosetta's

University of St. Thomas

Mississippi River

Father's Day 2014

What a great day for a car trip.  We went to Marine on St. Croix for their lovely chocolate shop.  Then toured the sculptures at the Franconia outdoor sculpture park.  Hit Taylor's Falls and then over to Paradise Landing in Balsam Lake, Wisconsin.

Marine on St. Croix

Marine on St.Croix General Store

Post Office

Offshoot of river

Char enjoying the day

Franconia Sculpture Park

Taylor's Falls

Balsam Lake, WI

Bill having a Bloody Mary

Brenny with his Kiddie Cocktail - he loves cherries!

Happy couple!

People can boat up to the restaurant.  Here's the beautiful docks.

Car Shopping

Our favorite past time for the past couple of years seems to be car shopping (but not buying)

Here's Brenny with a fancy one (a McLaren)

Summer begins (and Grammy's Birthday)

Brenny was so excited to get "Tiny" his new long board.

Grandma's birthday

Outside at Grandma's