Sunday, September 12, 2010

4th of July

Richard arrived just in time for the 4th of July week-end.
He always loads up on treats from Cosco for us. Red licorice, pistachios, salmon, and Starbucks. Thanks Rich!
Richard was recently awarded for being on the original team that developed the first laser jet printer. Awesome, Rich!
Hope you got a big bonus check for that accomplishment!

Claire snuggles up with Mommy. She's got Mommy's style with the same huge sunglasses.
Our Godson Adrew celebrated his first summer off from UND baseball with a week-end at Metigoshe. Friend Kori plays BB for UND.
We took a cruise up to Canada with Taj as Captain.
We all had catching up to do with Andrew. He will student teach fall quarter in PE, and graduate in December.

Jeremy, Brandi, & Brayden joined us for a pontoon ride on Sunday.

Wonder how Dad got the pistachios all to himself? Hmm

1 girl + 1 dog = love
Cole and Kaydra man the tube!
Claire and Grandma Sherry enjoy the nice ride!
JoAnn & Sheldon stopped for the day, and JoAnn made her layered Mexican dip.
Let's get this picture out of the way, so we can dig in!
Chad is JoAnn & Sheldon's Godson! We were glad to have him home for the 4th also!
Andrew has always loved the lake. His campsite behind the Drive-Inn always manages to be open when he's here!
Proud parents!


Lots of activity down on the dock on a nice day!
Trevor, our neighbor, made a Potato Gun, which worked amazingly well!
Sheldon carved the turkey.
The youngsters took the boat for a short ride.
JoAnn also whipped up a wonderful strawberry shortcake dessert!
Tiff began Jason's famous Egg Bake for tomorrow's breakfast. Lucky us!
Bocce Ball
Claire experimented with a little eye shadow. Maybe she'll be a Cosmetologist some day!
Cousin Conversation
Fireworks!
Chad's ready for a wild ride!
Cole & Kaydra are tagging along also.
Neighbor Mac and former K student Pete stopped over for a bit this week-end.
Fireworks time.
Claire lights off one!
Tubin' fun!
Sunflower seeds and boat riding go together.
Mom is always dressed for the holidays!
A glass of wine on the swing is just what we need to relax!
Too much sun + too much fun = 1 tuckered out little girl!

Family Pic Time!
We didn't want Rich to feel left out!
Cousins minus Jill
Grandkids minus Jill!
Dave was finally found! Our clue was "Dave has the best seat for tonight's Firework's Display!"
Cole & Kaydra climbed up on the roof to keep Dave company!
Taja caught the holiday spirit!
Happy 4th Andersons!
Smoke bombs are SO much fun!

Another round of Bocce Ball
Tiff made sure that Chad knew she shops at Target!

This swingset really gets a workout!
Ready for "Nighttime Fireworks!"



Chad and Cole give "Thumbs up" for the display!
Claire was just too tired!

After the week-end, we all got together at our place for kabobs.



Supper, Claire?

Kaydra looks through Jayden's Preschool scrapbook.

Nathan helped coach and usually pitched for Cole's Tire's Plus Pee Wee team this summer. They were undefeated this summer! He also played Cal Ripkin.
Good stance, Cole!
Ready to run home!
The fans came out!

Celebrating the win!
A few tips from Coach Paul and Nathan.
Edison School is getting a new Gym! The top of the crane held a US flag for the 4th holdiay!

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