Sunday, May 10, 2009

Mother's Day Week-end

It was going to be a work week-end, with plans to stain the decks, but unfortunately, we woke up to snow on Saturday morning! The pontoon had been delivered during the week.
Jason brought lumber scraps to keep our campfires roaring all summer!
We were in desperate need of new hot dog sticks for dogs & s'mores, so Jason came through with some. Thanks, Jason!
Jayden promised our new "adopted" dog he named Reuben leftover hotdogs.
Tiffany got flowers from her sweeties on Mother's Day.
The tramp has gotten quite a workout this spring. We hope the water warms up soon!
Since the pontoon had been delivered, we decided to take our first little cruise around the lake. Needless to say, it was a "little" chilly!
Jayden took control of the wheel on the way home. Grandpa helped guide him, and he even docked the boat. Good job, Jayden!
We all pitched in to cut up potatoes & eggs for potato salad for tomorrow's BBQ at Nathan & Jeni's. Unfortunately, Tiff & Jason will be heading back to Cavalier.
Sherry is getting ready to whip up her famous "Perky" Potato Salad dressing!
This is my "lame" attempt at nighttime photography. It was a beautiful full moon, reflected on the lake.
Jerry & Jason tried to get our new mower to start, with little luck. That's why we bought the new one!
Since the weather was very chilly, Jayden & I got in a "few" games of Scrabble.
I received a beautiful geranium from Jayden for Mother's Day!
Back in Minot, Nathan gives us a choice of brats, hot dogs, & chicken. Yum!
Mom, Grandma, & Great Grandma also got a lovely geranium for Mother's Day!
Nathan & Tara pose with their lovely mother Lana!
Where's your strawberry shortcake, Art? Sure looks good!
It's a special Mother's Day for Matt & Tara, as they are awaiting the arrival of their third child! Did you eat for two tonight, Tara?
Brekkyn gives a thumbs-up on the dessert!
Nathan is trying to figure out the new mini video camera Lana, Sherry, & Jeni received.
Thank you for the great party, Jeni!
Are you missing that hot Arizona sun, Mom & Dad?

Sunday, May 3, 2009

The Dock's In!

Jeni, Nathan, & kids, Tiff, Jason, & Jayden, Scott, Cindy, & Josie, & Sherry were at the lake for some work & fun. Relaxing around the fire with s'mores is always a great way to end a wonderful day!
Jayden & Cole decided to bury some coins for old time's sake. A few year's ago, they did this. Claire will be surprised the next time she's in the sandbox with her shovel!
Meanwhile, the rest of us enjoyed the warm fire, but needed extra warmth from blankets, as the temperature was around 30 degrees!
A little Yahtzee,
some football,
a jump on the trampoline,
and a warm lap to sit on, mean good times!
Scott & Jerry smell something good on the grill!
What's cooking, Jason?
Cut-up potatoes are one of Jason's many specialties!
Jayden & Cole decide to start getting ready for the upcoming PeeWee season!
"This Steeler's blanket grandpa bought me makes a good head warmer," says Jayden.
Nathan & Cole pose after their jump into the icy cold water. The ice went off two days ago!! It's become a yearly father-son tradition!
Cole wraps up seconds after the jump!
Claire says, "Mom, stop them from doing something crazy!"
Jerry prepares the boat house for summer company!
Nathan digs in cement blocks leading to the dock.
...and in goes the dock!!
Claire says, "I remember swinging in this swing "yestertime!"
Claire shares pussy willows with Daddy.
"I can't believe these grow on trees!"
Chillin' with Dad
After the Plunge! Tubing & Skiing will have to wait awhile!

Monday, April 27, 2009

Week-end at Metigoshe

Beautiful Sunrise on the lake
The pelicans left when I came with my camera, but I did get a seagull flying over the thawing lake. (This is why I'm not a wildlife photographer!!)
Jerry put up some new sturdy finch feeders, since the sock feeders got ripped apart last year.
Nathan took Cole & Jayden to the Christian Center's "Dad & Son" Week-end. Jayden was Nathan's "adopted son" for the night!
The boys made a "Faith Chest."
Most of the snow was gone. It feels good to be back!
Claire got a "take home" order of popcorn from the Oaks!
Jeni & Claire need their beauty sleep!
Scrabble is serious business!
A little playstation works until we can get back on the lake!
Warm fire and good conversation! (As long as we stay away from politics!)
Richard says "These North Dakota vacations wear me out!)
Claire says "Bikini season is right around the corner!"

Jayden says, "How can you get beat by a third grader, Grandma?"