Libby and Luke hit the waves on White Bear Lake today, with our friend Nancy's kayaks. Dad did some skiing, too, but we think "CC" had the most fun. She found a real buddy in Nancy's dog "Ryder."
Friday, July 31, 2009
Kayaking on White Bear Lake!
Libby and Luke hit the waves on White Bear Lake today, with our friend Nancy's kayaks. Dad did some skiing, too, but we think "CC" had the most fun. She found a real buddy in Nancy's dog "Ryder." 
Monday, July 6, 2009
On the St. Croix & Mississippi...
Continuing the 4th of July weekend with a day off from work on Monday, we ventured out on to the 
St. Croix River, and joined up with the Mississippi at Prescott, Wisconsin, just down river from Hastings. We went all the way to Red Wing, Minnesota, 26 miles downstream - and even went through a huge lock, to be deposited 8 feet lower on the Mississippi... Here are the crew holding us to the side of the lock as the water drained out!
St. Croix River, and joined up with the Mississippi at Prescott, Wisconsin, just down river from Hastings. We went all the way to Red Wing, Minnesota, 26 miles downstream - and even went through a huge lock, to be deposited 8 feet lower on the Mississippi... Here are the crew holding us to the side of the lock as the water drained out!
We stopped at the Harbor Bar in Red Wing and had a great burger lunch.
On the way back, both Libby and Jack skied up the river for a long way. We saw a few bald eagles, wild turkey buzzards, turtles and a few fish. What a beautiful day on the St. Croix and Mississippi Rivers!
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Smoke on the Water!
Happy Independence Day everyone! We watched the fireworks on the water this year! Our little boat joined the vast fleet on White Bear Lake at 10:00 pm sharp. We were treated to a beautiful half-hour display, and were reminded that sound travels really well over the water!
Happy Trails
Libby and Luke got a special treat last week when our friend Nancy invited them to come horseback riding on her horse in Mahtomedi. They did some fun trail riding, and found a teeanager on the ranch who is willing to give them some lessons this summer!
Riding has been a passion for Libby for years, and now Luke has become really interested! Thank You, Nancy!!!Saturday, July 4, 2009
Bald Eagle for the Fourth!
We ventured to the cabin for the fourth of July weekend and were treated to a rare and exciting sight. A huge bald eagle was perched in the tree right in front of the cabin! He sat there for almost an hour to mark Independence Day weekend for us! (See the red highlight in the picture to the left - and a closeup photo below).
The kids enjoyed tubing, fishing, games, great food and playing with their cousins. Libby got up on skis again, and we couldn't get her off! She skied four times, and never fell. Now she is hot-dogging it, with one hand and funky moves. Time to remove the tie-bar, Libby! 
CC enjoyed watching the fish come in - sunnys, perch, bass and sunfish... she loves to lick them for some reason... Thanks to Uncle Mike for cleaning all of the fish!
The kids enjoyed tubing, fishing, games, great food and playing with their cousins. Libby got up on skis again, and we couldn't get her off! She skied four times, and never fell. Now she is hot-dogging it, with one hand and funky moves. Time to remove the tie-bar, Libby! 
CC enjoyed watching the fish come in - sunnys, perch, bass and sunfish... she loves to lick them for some reason... Thanks to Uncle Mike for cleaning all of the fish!
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