Glendalough State Park

Our first official outing of the summer we went to Glendalough State Park a few miles from Battle Lake, MN. We spent the weekend there and it was really a lot of fun. We rode bike everywhere we went and we enjoyed being out in nature. The camps sites were space far enough apart that we had a lot of privacy. The campsites were nice and the shower house was fairly new and clean. Although there was a few weather challenges, we had a great time and the inside of out tent stayed dry-and those our signs of a successful camping trip-right?

Reeling in the Bigs Ones!

It was amazing how many fish we caught! Of course most of them were too small to keep, but it was really fun to put your rod in the water and see the fish swimming up to grab it. Sometimes more than one would be after it. It kept us all entertained for most of the day and we had fresh fish with supper that night.

Ready to Fish!

On Saturday morning we woke up to a bright sunny sky. We went down to the boats where we had rented a row boat for the day.

Hiking

In the early afternoon we went on a small hike. It was very nice and peaceful. We saw a bunch of bright colored birds and there was a dog cemetery there that traumatized Isabelle. She couldn't understand why people would put their dogs there and if you asked her about our trip she would say to you: "We saw a place with a bunch of dead dogs and we went fishing."

Drowned Rats

Starting at about six o'clock on Saturday evening it started to rain...and rain...and POUR! Since we were out on the boat when the storm started to roll in, Kent rowed the boat to the nearest dock which was close to our campsite. The area we docked was not where we originally got the boat about a 1/2 mile from the campsite. Being that we drove to get on the boat in the morning, the truck was still down there when it started to pour. Not really knowing were this weather was going, Kent and I realized that we needed to have the truck nearby in case we had to bail for any reason. I bravely volunteered to put on the bright yellow rain suit and ride my bike to the truck and bring it back, of course that was with thinking Kent's manly caveman testosterone would kick in and he would say: "No, you woman, me man, me go, you stay with kids." But I guess in the thousands of years of evolution, I got the more sofisicated model of husband and he quickly and EASILY, mind you, shrugged his shoulders and causally said "Ok." Like I had just volunteered to peel the potatoes for supper. I was pretty nervous to go. It was just a short ride to the pick-up, but this was no regular weather. I peddled as fast as I could, trying not to think of getting struck by lighting and bursting into flames and I made it to the truck and drove it back. It was quite an interesting bike ride and I hope not to do it again! It's Kent's turn next time. The rain did stop at about 9:00 and we came out, started a fire and ate some goodies like nothing had happened. The kids were great, not a whole lot of complaining.

Time To Go Home

Glendalough's main campsite area is cart in only. You park your vehicle in the main parking area and they give you these large carts to bring your stuff to your campsite. Mia enjoyed riding in the cart with every load while we were unpacking and repacking this weekend. In the big picture, we had a great weekend and we will go back to Gledalough again!

Isabelle's Eighth Birthday

Isabelle will be turning eight tomorrow, June 23rd. We had a little party for her tonight. Her friend's Hunter and Monica came over and we ate pizza, played games, opened gifts and ate cupcakes. A lot of her friends are at camp at this time of year so next year I am going to have her party a month early when school is still in session. The three girls had a great time and were bummed when the party was over.

Father's Day

On Father's Day we went to DL. We got to town at lunch time so we ate a Zorbaz right by the public beach. Then we went swimming for about 45 minutes. It was just too cool that day to swim, but Mia didn't give up too easy we have to bribe her with shopping to get her off the beach. We then went to the flea market out side of town and that was really fun. Kent found an old radio that he thinks he can get running again. I found an antique vegetable bowl that is from the late 1800's and Mia found this hat. She loved it and didn't take it off the whole day after we bought it for her and she wore it to daycare the next day. She really loves to wear hats.

What a beauty!

A few days ago she started making this face and we just got the biggest kick out of making her do it over and over. Someday she is going to hate us for taking these pictures! If we say "Mia, make your "O" face," and this is what she does.

Sisters

I am not sure when this picture was taken, but is somewhat recent...I just thought that Isabelle and Mia looked so adorable in this picture...Yes mother, I will make you a copy.

Isabelle's Tonsils

Isabelle had her tonsils taken out on June 6th. This girl will have an emotional melt down over choosing an outfit in the morning, but when it comes to surgery, she is cool as a cucumber! These are before and after pictures of her in the hospital (that's my mom in the picture with her). She is a tough little girl and she is healing quickly. She is still not on a normal diet, but as long as the food somewhat soft she is able to eat it. She is now sick of popsicles, we'll see how long that lasts!

Potty Time!

Mia went pee in the potty for the first time! I sat her on the potty while I was getting her bath ready and she said "all done" and sure enough she went! Both Kent and I were very excited and we cheered but she just wanted to play in the tub. She really didn't care that she went. Kent and I feel we have a big challenge on our hands with her. We don't feel she will be too easy to train. This girl has her own agenda and if going potty in the potty isn't one of them, it would probably be easier to train the cat to use the bathroom. I guess we will see...

Goat Wisperer

We went back to my parents Memorial Day Weekend and My sister had her pet fainting goat with her. Mia really liked the goat and even got a chance to ride it.