Squirrel Hunting up north...

I was so excited to get to go up north and see all of the beautiful fall colors we don't get down in town. The kids were more excited about the squirrel hunting! So, we compromised. We did both! I think a little more hunting than sight-seeing, but that's o.k. It was just great to get away with the whole family and enjoy the outdoors. Our time is limited in between treatments right now, so we make the most of our "good" weekends!

Jake practicing his photography skills

Trying to get these three in the same frame is not an easy task!

the star of the show!

Jackson and his professional pose :)

God's glory!

My little princess that can hang with the boys!

I like your pink gun John!

The shooters!

What would I do without my family?!

Before my long journey begins, I wanted to get some family pictures done. I have the greatest family in the world. The best kids, and grandkids, and of course, husband!! My friend Annie took the pictures! She did an awesome job as usual! Thanks Annie! Thanks Tammy for letting us use your house! I love them. When I am getting down and depressed I can look at these pictures and remmeber that's who I'm fighting for. I love you guys.

Girl's Night Out.....

Isn't God's timing funny? I had a friend offer me tickets to a broadway play Wicked a few weeks ago. And I though, sure, that might be kind of fun to take my mom and sisters to. So, I paid for the tickets and then my life fell apart last week , getting diagnosed with breast cancer. I didn't want to cancel the evening, because I really needed the stress relief. So, we got all dressed up and went to town!!! It was a blast!!!!! I'm totally a broadway fan now!! They are amazing!!! I took my mom and sisters as a thanks in advance for all of their help and support they are going to give me these coming months during my fight with this nasty "C" word! Love you all.....

Twinkle toes!!!

Our family has learned a lot through Abby Jane. We learned that we need to take time to marvel in the miraculous little things our children do each day! Well, little Rory Morgan found her toes....that is a miracle. To see that little girl laying on the floor with not a care in the world. There isn't anything better. We thank the Lord every day for these little things....

Fish stories.....the final chapter....

I am sure you have all seen enough fish pictures to last you a lifetime, but here are the final ones. I promised Mick his day of fame....Mick, here you go......

It's a lake day!.....

We got to spend a great day at Polaski Lake in Buffalo. The weather was perfect but, the water was FREEZING!!! When the people from Minnesota are cold, you know it's cold. But, we had fun anyway. The day wouldn't be complete without some cannonballs off the pontoon, fishing, soaking up some sun. Thanks to the Bergstrom's for their hospitality. Grandpa Doug, Jackson will love you forever, for giving him the wheel of the pontoon boat. He really felt like he had made it! The Mountain Stream hat is still on his head.

Up in the North Woods.....

Jake was treated to some incredible bass fishing! Mom even got to go out with him and see him in his glory. He does have quite a talent! It's amazing how he can whip that bait right where he wants it, finesses it through the weeds, and before he gets another breath whips it out there again. In the meantime, I am struggling to get mine stuck from under the weeds, pull the weeds of the lure without slicing my finger open, untangling the line and managing to cast again with out the entire process repeating itself. Trust me, it's not at easy as it looks!

While out on one of our fishing trips, I managed to capture the most amazing pictures of a bald eagle purched on the branch of a birch tree. While my camera is taking a million shots a second, I was able to capture him actually flying off the branch. It was incredible!! Definitely, an experience that I will never forget! Thanks Uncle Bobby!

After four days of being completely out of touch with civilization, we had to say our goodbyes to Uncle Bobby, Annie, and Tuck and head back for a busying weekend with Mick and Wendy in Buffalo. It was hard to say goodbye, but we certainly made memories to last a lifetime! Stay tuned for our next adventure! Love you all and miss everyone!

Excuse me.....What are cheese churds?........

Saturday evening consisted of our first trip to a small town parade. It's Buffalo days, so we were treated to a lot of fun little adventures. The first was when we arrived at dinner time, it was time to choose was delicatessen I would like to experience. I walked up to this tiny white trailer powered by bright orange extension cords and tubs of grease parked out back for refills...I got in the line and started sizing down the menu.. there was a sweet midwestern young woman standing behind me and I had to ask her "excuse me.,....what are cheese curds?......... The answer, I will spare you the details......But, the result is pictured above! Let me just tell you, they were absolutely delicious!!!!!! We had an awesome evening! The weather was perfect, the bands were very talented, and the kids just had a great time of scrounging for the handfuls of candy being thrown along the street. It was a great night!