Summer has ended. September 21st is upon us. I am another year older, another year wiser, a rock and roll star, king, czar, and a kaiser! Well, maybe not quite. But I am older at least. The last month has been busy and fun - as most of them are these days. Take a look!
Mandi has it in her mind that we need some new trees in our back yard. Our older trees are a little run down and ragged since the Ameren did some trimming around the wires. We packed up the kiddos and headed to the nursery. They seemed to have a good time.
It sure is fun to see them playing nicely together. Baber is learning quickly from his siblings.
The Kid and I packed it up to head to a gathering of my X-Box buddies. Quasi, Duke, Myself, Mark, Huwe, and X-Man all present. We were asked to raise our hands if we thought JoeC52 sucks. Its unanimous! The gathering was a blast - a big thanks to Quasi for putting it all together.
We finally got our flying ship kite into the air! Fun!
Labor day brought a visit from Mandi's sister, and a trip to the family farm for the big party. So busy with all these kiddos this year.
Lovey and I took a trip to Schnucks one windy day and I couldn't resist snapping these pictures. She is my best Lovey that is for sure.
We took a trip to Monticello to see my Grandparents, and had a lovely trip to Nick's Park. Monticello refinished the part a few years ago and the kids love it!
Our little Baber turned 1 year old this month! We won't be able to call him "Baber" for much longer. I think I'll probably settle in on calling him "Porkchop" or for the sake of symmetry "The Boy!". He is such a happy little dude.
As the weather starts to turn, it means finding our fun inside. Lovey and I had a tea party 😚
The end of Summer also means closing down the cabin. This year we timed closing to coincide with the bachelor party of my good friend and business partner Nick. We crammed 5 adult men into our minivan and made the trek. Our weather was fantastic (see above) - with warm air, cool waters, and sunny skies. We made the most of it, and while the trip was busy - I still managed a few moments of quiet contemplation alone.
No trip with the boys is complete without a "More-than-you-can-eat" Pancake Breakfast at Grandma's house. Mike may never want to eat pancakes again.
Nothing beats swimming off the end of the dock after chores and D&D!
The water was a bit choppy - and Ol' Red was riding a little low - but that weather had to be enjoyed.
Steven knows how to enjoy it right - lounge and breath in that fresh Northwoods air.
Steven and Mike both taking in the sights of Whitefish. All in all it was a great trip. The chores all got done, and the boys all had fun. Our D&D session went well, everyone lived (darn it!).
That is all for now, Stay healthy!
"The LORD bless you and keep you;
The LORD make His face shine upon you,
And be gracious to you.
The LORD lift up His countenance on you,
And give you peace."
Numbers 6:24-26
