Monday, September 7, 2009

Labor Day Week-end

Labor Day week-end began with the most beautiful Saturday. (Finally!) Cole & Jayden fill the pool in hopes of great turtle-hunting!
Dad spent time reading Nathan's "hot off the press" book, A Good Dose of God. It is wonderful and can be ordered at http://www.adoseofgod.com
Dawn takes a break from the hot sun.
The boys bought new scooters at Bottineau's Walmart. Claire prefers the wagon for now.
On their way to Canada where hills await them. Fun!
Sherry admires the flowers she has tended so well this summer.
The turtles liked hanging out in our weed patch this summer!
A good catch!
Jayden washes off his muddy feet after the hunt.
It's time for supper, so Sherry & Dad husk the yummy peaches and cream corn he bought.
Jason's relatives were camping at the State Park, and brought over the most delicious meal Saturday night! BBQ ribs, green beans with bacon, potato salad, macaroni salad, & garlic toast. Jason's uncle Ron grilled the ribs & toast.
Jason's step-sister Teresa & husband Tory,
along with daughter & grandson enjoyed the beautiful evening on the lake.
Jason's mother Maureen orchestrated the whole meal. Of course she's had a little practice owning a supper club! Thanks, Maureen!
The ribs were finger-lickin' good!
A little cruise at the end of a fun evening!
Mom & I enjoyed looking at Maureen's albums featuring her new granddaughter Mikaylie.
Later that night, Jeremy & Brandy dropped in for a campfire. They had been to Grand Forks shopping for their baby after recently finding out, "it's a boy!" We're so excited for you both!
Dawn & DJ enjoy "Campfire Time."
DJ's dog Jade bounded off the dock after his tennis ball at least 100? times!
Sunday morning coffee & newspaper.

"She ain't heavy, she's my daughter!"
Four more turtles to add to the collection. The total was 10 for the week-end!
Claire layered her shirts today. She has three shirts on! What a stylin' 3 year old!
Dawn finished her morning run with a smile. She ran to the State Park and back!
The boat and the dock were the place to be on this gorgeous day!
Jason, Jayden, & Tiffany
Mom & Dad
Sherry & I
Nathan put on a pretty impressive ski show!
DJ strikes a pose for the camera!
Jayden & Cole look ready to take off on Jerry's new (used) motorcycle.
Best seat on the pontoon!
Dawn takes a "Slush Break."
Jeni, Dawn, & Tiff are ready for some slow tubing behind the pontoon.
Nathan & Claire are ready to ride.
The boys joined in with another tube.
Both riders came back soaking wet!
One of many rides this week-end!
Jade was a little jealous of the attention Dawn gave Taja!
Nathan entertained us with MSU's "Beaver Call" at the campfire.
Dawn & Jeni joined in. DJ didn't as he was a UND grad!
While cleaning up doggy doo, DJ found Tiff's croc floating in the lake.
Monday morning we surprised Dawn with an early 30th Birthday celebration. She will be celebrating in Las Vegas on the 18th! Sherry brings out the glasses.
Happy Birthday, Dawn! Those birthday muffins look pretty good!
Little did we know that today was Jade's 5th birthday!
Jade got a piece of breakfast casserole for her birthday treat!
Tiff, Jerry, & Sherry serve the champagne & orange juice.
What a great couple!
Jeni, Dawn, & Tiff shared many memories of old times this week-end!
Good friends, good times!
Last cruise of the season! Football season for the boys begins.
The turtles needed to go back to their home in the lake.


Turtle-racing first!
The cheering section!
The boys marked the shells of their two favorites. Maybe they'll find them next summer!
The water was dumped, and the pool put away for next year's catch!
We loved your company this week-end, DJ & Dawn! Hope to continue the good times at Metigoshe next summer!
Jayden enjoyed time spent with his "Godmommy" this week-end also!

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