~Sweeeeeeeeeet Sixteen~

I remember the day you were born, just like it was yesterday! You have always been so special to me Alex! You have grown into such a great young man now, and I see so many amazing things you have done already in life and it is exciting to think about what you will do in the future!! We love you so much Alex-- happy birthday!!! XOXOXO

Happy Golden Birthday Tiffany!

Happy golden birthday sister! Hope you have a wonderful day, can't wait to celebrate at the cabin in August!!!

~Grandmas Half Marathon 2010~

I have such a respect for marathon runners! It takes such patience, determination, incredible mileage, overcoming injuries and a never say die attitude!!! I LOVE watching all the runners accomplish the huge feat of finishing 13.1 and 26.2 miles! I can just imagine all the things each one of them had to overcome to be there not to mention actually finish! I have watched my amazing friend Jenifer run many awesome marathons and half marathons through the years but this one was pretty spectacular! Jenifer ran her heart out on Saturday's 1/2 Marathon! I could not be more happy and proud of her!!! Even with a strong head wind, she ran a unbelievable time of 1:37:27, placing her 76 out of 3308 women! So incredible!!! What a great example you are of what hard work and determination will bring! Thank you Jenifer for the outstanding inspiration you are to me and so many others!

So focused!!

Hank-- true devotion, up at 2 am to cheer Jen on!!!

One my favorite traditions of Grandmas with Jen... icing in Lake Superior after the race!!

Happy Daddy Day!

There's something like a line of gold thread running through a man's words when he talks to his daughter, and gradually over the years it gets to be long enough for you to pick up in your hands and weave into a cloth that feels like love itself. ~John Gregory Brown

You are such an amazing, loving, and giving father! You lead by example and these girls just ADORE you Jeff!

Happy Father's Day

My father used to play with my brother and me in the yard. Mother would come out and say, "You're tearing up the grass." "We're not raising grass," Dad would reply. "We're raising boys." ~Harmon Killebrew

Happy Father's Day

I love you Dad! You have always been my hero!!!!

Too Much Fun!

What happends when you bring two families together that have parents that are just as silly as their 2-9 year olds? TOO MUCH FUN!!!! We had such a fabulous couple of days with our good friends from college Becky and Paul Stevens! Jeff and I both have such wonderful memeries of Becky and Paul before kids and now our kids are adding too the crazy fun memories! Grace and Ava got along so well with their kiddos Allie (4), Abby(9), and Elli (7) it was hard to see them leave today! Thank you so much Stevens Family for making the drive to stay and play with us! We absolutly cannot wait to see you guys again! We love you guys XOXOXOX!!

Tea for Two.

Thank you Mrs. Lundquist and Mrs. Larson for the wonderfully beautiful and oh so elegant tea party! It was such a lovey morning with great company and scrumptious food it was hard to eat when all looked so amazing. You are two very extraordinary ladies that made us feel very welcomed. It will be a day Grace and I will never forget!!

Saying Good Bye.

When we came home to visit my family, my parents dog Precious just past away from old age. It was good to be there for my parents as they were very close to her and she was a very sweet dog!

Before we had left for my parents Grace had caught 10 butterflies with no net, it was pretty neat. She brought the butterflies with to show Nana, Papa and the cousins. When we arrived and saw Precious had past they decided to release the butterflies in honor of Precious! It was a very sweet moment and my parents were touched! We will miss you sweet Precious!

Papa's Garden.

Mouth of The Brule 2010

What a wonderful day spent with family celebrating freedom and thankfulness for those who have given their lives so we can have weekends like this! It was a such a relaxing sweet day, I just love my family and I want to soak up every minute we are given this summer!So in love with this amazing husband of mine!

Ava just loves playing with her best bud

Joseph and one of his favorite men Tony!

There were too many funny moments...

Working Hard...

Grace playing a little ball.

Another sister moment!

Grandpa and his girls found buried treasure on the beach.

Cuddle time.

There was even a balence beam to play on, with nice soft sand to land in!

What is she making??

Joesph this is just a glimps of your future... plenty of girls fighting over you!

More ball!

So sweet!

We sure had a great day, can't wait to go back!

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