Weekend at Big Pine Lake

Todd & I rented a cabin on Big Pine Lake last weekend.  It was very quiet & relaxing.

Todd on the screen porch.

Sonja on the screen porch swing.

View from the screen porch.

4th of July Weekend in Duluth 2014

We went up to Duluth to visit Todd's mom & step-dad for the 4th of July weekend.  J.T. got to come with us and had a fun time.  :)

J.T. is ready to go watch fireworks.  :)

We had fun with sparklers.  :)

J.T. had a lot of fun playing with Izzy all weekend.

It was very hot when we got home, so sitting in the shade blowing bubbles was a good thing to do.  :)

Free Indeed 2014

We had 6 kids do the Free Indeed Freedom Celebration with us this year.  Brenden, J.T., Luke, Maddie, Nicholas, and Tyler all carried flags and were in the drama with Nana.  Maddie also joined the kids choir this year.  She enjoyed doing that very much!

Back: Brenden, Nana, and Nicholas

Front: Tyler, J.T., Maddie, and Luke.

Back: Brenden, Nicholas, and Tyler

Front: Luke, Grandma A with J.T., and Maddie

Nicholas, Maddie, and Brenden all got "leg shots" with the guest speaker, Dana Bowman.  He lost both of his legs in a sky diving accident.

Dana Bowman & Brenden arm wrestling.  :)

Uncle Todd was Dana Bowman's "chauffeur" for the weekend.  He picked him up at the airport on Saturday & brought him back to the airport on Sunday.  He also had to bring him to his hotel on Saturday night after the services.  Nicholas, Tyler, & Brenden were excited to ride along to bring Dana to the hotel.  They were even more excited when he offered to buy them all pizza.  Brenden said, "I can't believe it.  This guy is famous and has been on T.V. and we're eating pizza with him!"  I'm sure they will never forget it!  :)