Cool Minnesota

Visiting up north does have its perks --- like cool weather, rain, and green grass!  And another perk is seeing 4 of our 7 grandkids. Usually we try to get up there at least twice a year, and with all our work - we were ready to get away. The kids kept us hopping - and they had quite a schedule for us to follow every day. Papa and I both need a rest now!  Ha..... So when we landed, Carrie snatched me off the plane, and we took the girls to a very lovely tea party that they were invited to.  It was so nice! Beautiful tea cups, flowers in the vase, tea, punch, sandwiches of all kinds, fruit on a skewer and dainty little cookies. Who could resist?  We had a wonderful time! but no pictures of that event! That was Saturday.....

On Sunday, we went to the Whapeton Zoo and then to Breckenridge to go swimming since Fergus does not have a pool. We really did have a blast at the zoo, it is so clean and the animals really do look happy.

The happy crew...

 in front of the mountain lions ---

and K-piggy tails found a peacock feather. Carrie had to teach at sunday school so we went over without her to the zoo, but she did join us for lunch and the pool. I didn't have my camera there. That evening we went and watch Abby do her dock dog fetches. Boy is she fun to watch dive into the water after the bumper.

 and there she goes....

 the perfect swimmer.

 and the kids having fun in the lake.

 Shawn had a softball game for the church league so we got to watch him play ball. He can still whack that ball, and he played 3rd base. The kids enjoyed playing in the dirt.

Missing K-Girl??? hmmmm , not sure where she was....

Then on Tuesday, more baseball.

 Our Slugger!

 Kman played Tuesday morning and had 2 doubles and a single. And then on Thursday he had 2 doubles and a single, so he is batting a 1000. Fields the ball really well too! We are very proud of him eventhough he is wearing a Yankees hat!

Tuesday night we went to the Fargo Redhawks minor league baseball game. It was cool and started to rain, but we didn't let it dampen our spirits. We had a Ball, no pun intended! The kids ate so much junk food, I can't believe they didn't have a stomach ache. We didn't have our electronics at the game cause of the rain but it was a blast. 

 Wednesday and Thursday we packed up and went to the house we rented on Minnewaska Lake. We all loved it! I could get use to that kind of living for sure.

 It didn't take the kids long to get in the water....

 and we took Shawn's new boat which held us all.... :)

 Then the kids took turns in the tube....

 I couldn't believe this little one wanted to get in - she loves the water too!

 Our trained boat pilot....

 Loving the ride...

 always smiling....

 and Mommy, did a little last minute training for her triathalon on sunday, Good Luck Carrie! I'm sure you will do great....

 Me and KBaby in the boat

 On Thursday, Shawn, Kman and I went fishing and Papa went too.

Kman caught this bass right off the dock....

and our view from the house. The guys boating and fishing right out front.

 This pic is from the top deck!

 The group shot before we left on friday!

What a great time!  This pic I took on our way home on saturday a.m. Thought Shawn would like to see the South Dakota prairie potholes. They were amazing to see!

We got to Alva, picked up the two vizslas and came home. Boy were they glad to see us. We picked up branches, watered, checked livestock, and now watching the olympics. Glad to be home! but not loving the heat!!!