Day at "Camp Fun"

We spent Sunday with the Freelands...at Kathy's boyfriend, Kevin's place. He lives in Lakeville on 19 acres of land with a great pool, playground and huge barn area. He has 4 horses and Kathy has one that she keeps there. It is seriously "Camp Fun"...impossible not to be having the greatest time. We played it all and grilled out...a wonderful day!!

the dudes in the hot tub

with Mamaw & her horse, Mel.

Minnesota Gopher Scrimmage

We have come to the scrimmage for the last few years and have always enjoyed it...and always gotten great weather for outdoor football. It's a great time to see the players and stadium up close and free. This year, the Schulman's came along too so that make it extra fun. As if we really need a reason, but a perfect time to get decked out in football and cheerleader outfits!

Summer Soccer 2011

Last game of the season, they got their metals. This season, Zach had the best coaches he has had in any of the sports. They did a great job!

Team picture...this was the coach's idea...how great!!

Fun in the Sun...Beach Style

The kids had a great time exploring the cool part at the beach.
We met up with the Tina, Dan & Wyatt Defries...always a treat!

Grandpa & Grandma Hawk in town

This is the memorial for the victims of the Bridge Collapse.
13 pillars represent the 13 people lost.


Mill City Farmers Market which overlooks the river stone arch bridge.
The hills are full of dandelions...which the kids love to pick for Mom.

We saw this crazy car covered in plates.
Dad & Jamie but the ruins of the Mill City Museum

Lake Calhoun with Hardt's

Molly, Avery, David, Hailey, Zach & Andy
Zach & Hailey swinging and giggling the day away!!

Rutledge Block Party

One of the best nights of the year...Rutledge block party.
We had the best turn out with some 30 kids!! Fire Truck & Police Car were in attendance:)



even some quality backyard football!!

Nelson's Cabin up north

Andy & the kids had a great weekend up north with Grandpa Dave and Grandma Jo! They went boating, played at the beach and went to Zorbaz & Chocolate....fun times!!Captain Dave

Freeland Cabin

Most puppies run straight for the water as soon as they see it, this is the same for Zach and Molly (or me for that matter). Zach got his life jacket on and ran to the dock and jumped...he looks like my puppy:) Andy had some stuff going on so I took the kids to the lake for a quick and super fun trip...up Friday at noon and back home late Saturday night.
We had a great time tubing and going to different restaurant on the water by boat and playing in the sand. Zach even got to "drive" the boat. What is better than fun in the sun!?

Lizzy (10), Wyatt (12), Maddie (11), Zach (4), Molly (2.5) and Bailey (8)

Zach and Kevin (Kathy's boyfriend)