Lions, Tigers and Bears... oh my!

We did see lions, tigers and bears during our trip to Northern Minnesota along with many other animals.

Fortunately all of the lions, tigers and bears were at cages at the Paul Bunyan Animal Park in Bemidji.

More animals at the Paul Bunyan Animal Park.

Goosie Goo the resident white goose at Iowana Beach Resort.


Here are some familiar turtles I saw while at the Turtle Races in Longville.

A week at the Lake

Our week at the lake went by too quickly... here are a several photos to remember it by.

All of the Cousins
Sully, Isaac, Eva, Kathryn, Truman and Kaylah

Nana with all of her Grandchildren

Turtle Races in Longville, MN

Visiting Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox in Bemidji, MN

The kids really enjoyed fishing this year.

The Germans invaded in June

And it was a most welcome invasion!

Playing on the Computer

Fun at Chuck E. Cheese's

Goofing around at the Science Museum

In a Pirate Play at the Arts Center in White Bear Lake
(a pirate play is not complete without a monkey, a pirate captain and a mermaid)

The North Shore

The End of July brought us up the North Shore with Dave, Julie and Rylan

Flash back to Isaac's 9th birthday

Lynn, Sully, Eva and Truman were here on Isaac's birthday. We went mini-golfing, had an "I"shaped angel food cake and heard an amazing Happy Birthday song.

Later in the month we met more of the family at the Wildlife Science in Forest Lake for a private tour and bonfire with smores.

long time, no post

So I told you a bit back that I joined facebook... well, that is where I have been posting pictures and updates lately. I will TRY to update here more often if there is anyone that is even checking in anymore. It would be fun to here from you if you are out there in computerland.

JUNE
~Isaac had 3 different babysitters tag teaming while I was at work. He loves having the babysitters come.
~Isaac was involved in several activities: Bible School, Swim Lessons, and Tennis Lessons
~My sister Lynn came with her kids for a 2 month visit in Minnesota.
~Isaac turned 9!

JULY
~Isaac added another babysitter to the mix-she was with us last year and is so much fun!
~Isaac has taken several classes through the Rec. Department.
~Isaac was in a Pirate Play in White Bear Lake.
~Sully, Eva and Truman each got a turn to spend a few days with us.
~We ended the month by going up the North Shore with David, Julie and Rylan.