Minnesota Zoo & Medtronic Trail

We spent the day at the zoo, and we were so thankful for the "splash pads" on such a warm day! We enjoyed visiting the exhibits, although our teen girls wanted to tour the zoo by themselves. So, we only had the boys with us today. Guess who sponsors the "Minnesota Trail"? Eric's new company, Medtronic! It has always been my favorite part of the zoo, and now I can love it even more!

Yard Work Day

We spent half the day doing yardwork, but at least the weather was nice!

Berry Harvest

Our berry patches ripened while we were gone camping, so today was berry picking day! So far, we've picked over 3 pounds of berries. The fun is just beginning...now we can decide how many yummy ways to use up all the berries!

Camping Trip July 2018

Thanks to Independence Day falling on a Wednesday, Eric was able to take some extra time off, and we went camping for a few days. We tried a new campground, and we were able to pitch our tents right next to the lake! There was a nice, clean swimming area for the kids just a stone's throw away from where we set up camp. The weather kept us on our toes, but we had plenty of pleasant times the first couple of days. We also got to visit with Eric's brother and sister-in-law while they are vacationing in Minnesota. It was so good to see them, and the kids enjoyed spending time with their aunt & uncle, since they only get to see them every few years or so. Making memories!

Lake Fun

It started out cloudy and a little chilly, but our afternoon at the beach just got better and better as the day went on! The sun came out, the boys started catching fish, and we all enjoyed a summer day of simple fun!

Shopping with Dan

Only one out of our six kiddos wanted to go shopping at Costco with us today. They missed out! But, we're bringing yummy things home for them to enjoy.

Ship-shape Shelves

I'm so excited about my new shelves, built by Jerry Dale Crafton and Eric Crafton! They re-purposed some wood that was left here on our little hobby farm, and now I have shelf space for all of my house plants! We also now have plenty of space for our family's collection of ships. It's great to have hard-working men around who create such beautiful things for me to enjoy!