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Tuesday, October 15, 2024

A bit of October happenings...

Our summer consists of being at the cabin for about 2 weeks then back home to Rochester for a week, then repeat....

We've got our groove when it comes to maintaining 2 homes, but we have had some help from the Rochester kids when mowing the yard is involved. We are thankful for the help

The last time we were home, late September into early October we got to catch up with our families.

That involves watching the grands play sports, hanging out, bonfires, Homecoming games and wishing our oldest granddaughter off to the homecoming dance. We love every minute of it.

Carson making s'mores in our backyard

Did I mention cleaning up the flower beds?

Flag football for Carson, and Saturday morning Soccer (not pictured)

Flag football for our little Lew, playing center (like his dad did in High School)

Our fiesty Scarlett (middle) also playing flag football

This last Saturday she reportedly got a touchdown, and Lew almost pulled a flag off the opponent.

Our Audrey all ready for the homecoming dance. how in the world is she old enough?

Rick and I celebrated his Birthday last week at the golf course.

I was the cart driver, he was the golfer.

Yesterday we took the boat in to be winterized,

it's always a sad day as this means we are getting closer to the end of the season.

I took the boat out the other day and captured some of the "color" along the shore

Also found me some gathering loons

Sun shining off the trees

hello Mr. loon

Our "Closing Crew" will be up this coming weekend to help get the boatlift and dock out of the water.

Stay tuned to see who shows up to help this year.

Tuesday, October 1, 2024

Good times in September

September

Rick did readjusting to the shoreline.

Our long time friends Ruth and Kerry came for a visit, they are fun to have around!

Games and a boat ride , along with shopping, Golf, meaningful conversations and memory making!

We love these friends of ours

Fall is spectacular on the lake

The loons are gathering

We were so happy to have a visit from my brothers Rick & Randy.

They had been fishing on our childhood lake, about 1 hour south of our cabin, so I encouraged them to make the short trip to see us. Randy (Left) had never been to the cabin, It was about time!

I love my siblings....My sis and family came up in July,

Thursday, August 8, 2024

Family week at the cabin 2024

My blog is a place for me to document our life, this week was life at the cabin with the fam.

This is our 9th season at the cabin and we are still managing to have the whole family together for a majority of a week. I dare not take this for granted as I know life will change over time.

For now I cherish our time together, and I'm counting every blessing.

We are not perfect, there is plenty of "moods", sometimes we step away to catch a breath while all 11 of us are on top of each other for a week. There is only one (Large) bathroom, so imagine the line before bedtime, it's a challenge to have moment in the bathroom without someone knocking at the door while crossing their legs at the door.

Sleeping arrangements could be better but the memories at the cabin

will be talked about for years to come. All 4 of Brices family in one bedroom, Brianna's family in the loft, more spacious but no door to keep the noise out, and it can get hot up there. Gavin gets a room to himself, he appreciates having a space he can go to even if it's just him.

Rick and I feel spoiled in our room with king size bed and a window facing the lake.

The cool breeze off the lake, loons singing and the lapping of the lake is our "White noise"

At one point this year we were all packed into the sunroom watching the Olympics,

so fun to watch the USA girls take Gold whoop whoop!

I've included a "photo dump" to catch just a bit of our week together.

Hope you enjoy