Sunday, August 16, 2020

Tall Trees and a Lake Breeze!

Jace

We packed a couple days before our family camping trip at lake of the woods, so when it was time to go, we were so excited! It was a nice warm day at the lake when we got there. We got the group camp site this year, so we all were camped right next to each other. We helped set up and unload and even put together our new bunk beds in the tent. We were able to play in the lake before dinner. We had a nice big beach area to ourselves. Uncle's kids all rode with papa and grandma, so we all played cards and corn hole after dinner until uncle and antie Lori got there. Auntie Michelle and the boys came the next morning. It was warm and sunny every day that we were there, so we went fishing, paddle boarding, snorkeling and kayaking. We all had so much fun together. Daddy and I went out on his paddle board and I wore my goggles so I could dive to get trash from the bottom of the lake. We ate yummy food and had s'mores and homemade chocolate chip cookies for dessert. It was the best camping trip yet because the weather was great and I loved the group camping site. We were able to ride our bikes in a loop without cars! Can't wait for next year:)






















Bella

We had a great time camping this year with our cousins and papa and grandma. I loved sleeping in my new bunk bed. I'm getting so much better in my yellow kayak and tried fishing from it too. I even paddled all by myself on Mama's paddle board. I fished off of her board when I went out with her and I spotted something shiny at the bottom of the lake. Daddy dive to get it and it was a brand new I watch that someone dropped. We charged it but didn't get into it because we don't know the password. We played lots of games and had a great weekend with everyone! Daddy got up early 2 mornings to hike mt McLaughlin and made it to the top the second morning by himself.
























Wednesday, August 12, 2020

Grab Your Jars, It's Canning Season!

 Jace

We went to peach palooza with mama and miss Audra as usual, but it wasn't crazy busy and we were only there for a short time. We still got lots of peaches and then spent a few days picking, canning and playing at the Wieking's farm. We also made lots of pesto and delicious fresh salads from our garden. Daddy got us some collapsible bunk beds for our Treehouse and camping, they are so rad! We went to Felicity's birthday party at coach Matt's house and they have a super cool pool. I even did a back flip off the rock into the pool. We left that party and went to Ryan's birthday party where I shot his pellet gun and hit the target more than any of the adults. We also played corn hole and had burgers and ice cream cake.














Bella

I had a great time canning and harvesting with mama. Aven and I played in the sunflowers and caught honey bees and named them before they flew away. I helped mama pick berries and make lots of pesto because I love pesto on my pizza. I also picked tomatoes for the first batch of pizza sauce. Mama made Felicity a mermaid back pack and a fancy birthday cake. I swam in the pool at her party, but needed Jace to jump in with me before I would go by myself. There were some other girls to play with at Ryan's house and we rolled down the hill in the grass. Another night, we went to the Payer's house for dinner and made another fruit pizza and homemade salsa. I played with Maggie and she shared all of her toys, it was fun.