Cousin Time!

In September, we were able to head back a see family and friends one more time before the snow flies!! HA! I wanted to get some photos of the trees turning with the kids, but the wind took over and ruled against me! Here were just a few shots at my parents farm of the kids climbing the tire swing and hanging with Grandma.

Visitors

On Monday, my friend from college came back to visit. Andrea and her guy, Curtis, stayed for a couple days to catch up and visit old friends from her hometown (Jamestown). They are from Seattle and we were able to see them last year when we were out for training. They had us to their hotel so that the kids would be able to swim since the weather was a little chilly for a boat ride on the river! The kids always enjoy hanging out with their buddies!

First Day of School!

Jaci and Zach started school on Monday. Jaci is in the 2nd grade and Zach is in Kindergarten. They are both so excited and love the school.

Potato Days 2007!

On Friday, we headed back to Barnesville to take in some of the city wide events of Potato Days. It is good to see old friends and some family while the kids have a blast. Here are Zach and my nephew Connor with their Potatoes from the potato scramble!


The farm girl in me comes out! Here is a beautiful Corn field in front of the sunset.

Here are Jaci and Zach along a bridge with the sunset.

At Grandma and Grandpa's Farm, my uncle Randy brought the kids fishin' in the creek. Jaci was proud of her bullheads!

8 Hot Chicks - Canada or Busts! (16)

On Wednesday August 8th, a bunch of us (original) Fergus Falls Hotties headed North for the 2nd annual Mommies on the lam weekend. Robin invited us to her Canadian hideaway and we jumped on the opportunity! Two vehicles, 6 hours, one border crossing, two (should have been 3) boat rides and we were there!


Robin took us on a hike through part of the White Shell Provencial Park. Here is Becky, Amy, Robin, Tina, Terri and Kris. Jean and I were the historians and not in the photo!


We were on West Hawk Lake which is part of the White Shell Provencial Park. The only way to the cabin is by boat. Very remote and beautiful!


It was a tough time away from our families....we did a tremendous amount of work (on our tans) and were educated quite a bit from the books we went through (not stating which subjects). I already have my reservation in for the 3rd annual trip!

Campin' Time with Auntie Lana and Cathy

Jaci and Elizabeth













Auntie Lana (Pat's sister) has taken the kids camping each
year since they were about 3. She bring Jaci and Zach and her friend Cathy brings her niece and nephew, Danny and Elizabeth. They all get along wonderfully and keep the Aunties very busy!


Danny and Zach

Everyone foolin' around! Thank you Lana and Cathy. The kids look forward to it every year!

Medora Here We Come!!

On July 31st My Mom, Sister and all the kids headed West to Medora. It was the first time for all of us except my Mom. Beautiful Country!
Here is a sunset from the Teddy Roosevelt National Park.

This the is Painted Canyon just before Medora. These are part of the ND Badlands. Here is my Mom (Kaylene), holding Brady (1), Zach (6), Connor (4), Jaci (7) and Taylor (7)
More Photos of the National Park. If you get a chance check them out. They pop out of nowhere that is for sure!