June 2010 Archives

June has been great so far. The kids are now out of school and getting into their summer routines.

Maddie and Cassie hanging out.

We went camping on the North Shore of Lake Superior at Lamb's Resort, a favorite camping stop.

Bailey is a great camper, when she doesn't drag her leash through the fire...

The kids hanging out.

On a rainy day, we visited Wolf Ridge learning center, which was having an open house. Maddie got to try rock climbing.

Going up.

Thumbs up, Madeline!

This is Thistle, their pet porcupine.

The girls find some more crazy animal hats...

Isaac couldn't bear to be left out...

Skipping stones on Lake Superior.

Let's see if we can skip Isaac!

Incoming!

Hanging by the fire.

Our camping set up.

Queen of the Mountain!

Hiking along a stream.

Father Baraga's cross.

Last bit of exploring before the long drive home.

Its been a busy few months for us.  Here's some of the recent excitement.




Madeline's dance company - Showbiz Kids had a contest.  Here are a few shots of the kids all dressed up.







They won an elite gold and a double gold medal.








We recently ordered a teardrop trailer from Camp-Inn.  They make great travel trailers that are light and comfortable.  It sleeps 2 adults plus bunks for 2 kids and and has a nice kitchen in the back.  We traveled to Necedah, Wisconsin to pick ours up.



The shop floor.




Some more that are ready to be picked up.




Showroom models




Our family with our teardrop.



Maddie and Isaac love it!




We camped over night and got rained on (this is quickly becoming a theme...)  So we stopped at the Crystal Caverns on our way home to explore a limestone cave.



A tiny bat.






Isaac leaves a penny for good luck.




They call him Batman.  They also had windchimes that were made with metal bats.  More properly, it probably should be called a "bat mobile."




Madeline's dance recital.




Planting flowers with Grandma Iowa.







Isaac did a skit of the Five Fishermen for his classmates' preschool graduation ceremony.  He has another year to go.




Camping at Sakatah Lake State Park.  It rained.  Here's a good look at our teardrop.




Maddie shows off the bunks.  They convert to a sofa during the day.




Maddie's thick long hair was getting to her, so she decided to cut it short for the summer.



Before...







Cutting...




She is donating her hair to Locks of Love.




Finished product!




Fresh flowers in the rainbow!  Have a great summer.