Everything you never wanted to know about our family and various other subjects.

Friday, August 14, 2015

An Evening with the Fam

 
After a day of playing on the lake,
we gathered around for a campfire.

But there were new army men calling from the sandbox,
 

which caught everyone's attention.

The troops must be organized.

They all got involved with the logistics,
 

including a couple of girls in their pajamas.

 
Caught a quick pic. of the guy who hides from the camera lately...

and the little kids in action.

Then back to the intense battle scene.


These two wandered off to play catch,

which left no one enjoying our lovely fire.

The smell of popcorn brought them back around.
 

Well at least a few of them, anyway!
 


Monday, August 10, 2015

Signs of Love

 
Matthew's welcome home from a Boundary Waters trip a few weeks back.


We did a little love note for Dan, also. 
 Just because he works so hard for all of us.

Thursday, August 6, 2015

Junior Fishing Guy

 Francis likes to fish.
 
So Dad rigged up a little pole,
just for him...

then they had a quick practice session
in the yard...

before heading down to the water...

for some serious fishing.

The big kids aren't interested in fishing...

but when FranMan wasn't looking,
the big sister got in on the action.

Monday, August 3, 2015

Lanesboro

Way back at the beginning of July,
we went camping with families from our parishes.
We had a persistent rainfall the first
day and then it was a little cool
but lots of great memories were made.
 
3 1/2 hour drive is always an adventure
 
Johnny is forever the funny guy
 

(see what I mean?)
 
southern Minnesota

Finally, we made it!
 

Camping right on the banks of the Snake River.
 

Our kids toured a DNR trout hatchery...
 

the Mystery Caves...

and Historic Forestville.
 
Fr. celebrated Mass every morning.


There was some volleyball...


(the cheerleading crowd)

Nightly campfires where we prayed Night Prayer
and the rosary.

Chilly swimming...
 
and a group photo!

Sunday, August 2, 2015