Fun in the Sun with Marcus

Cousin Marcus came to visit for 2 weeks (along with Aunt Jane and Uncle Jim). The three boys spent nearly every minute outdoors - picnics and walks on the farm, and lots swimming.

The Shortest Distance Between Two Points....

It's probably time to talk to Benjamin about which route is better: The short longer way, or the longer short way...

Camp Metigoshe

We headed to Camp Metigoshe up on the North Dakota/Canadian border for a counselor reunion. We had an awesome time catching up with great friends.



Mark prepares to scale the new climbing wall.

He makes it look so easy!


That's my DAD!


Which way to the beach???


Our friend Kristi created a new "earth sculpture" while we were there.


When it was time to add the rocks, Jonah got to help. He was in heaven! (And we ended up with a few in the suitcase on the way home!)


In addition to the climbing wall, camp also put in an adventure ropes course this spring. Both Mark and I did this. Mark, of course, was a natural






Future campers!

Visiting the Brambillas

In late June we headed north to Moorhead for a fun visit with Aunt Alissa and Uncle Paul. The "Visiting Brambillas Trip" was quickly renamed the"Mom, Dad, Can We Get a Pet? Trip"!

Benjamin and Penny


Jonah and Gizmo


Jonah feeding Raincheck


Jonah riding Raincheck bareback!


Benjamin was even willing to share his blankey with Penny!