Great Weekend~

Last weekend was really special for our whole family.  The big boys, Kyle and my dad went to Canada fishing. This is a fun tradition they started a few years ago, and it continues to hold many special memories for them. The little boys, grandma and I stayed home and enjoyed time together. It was one of the best weekends of our summer~take a peak!
 Caleb and Jake picked out these race cars to paint and then they made a huge ramp to race them on! Lots of fun!
 We took grandma to her favorite spot to go to when she's here in the summer-Olson's ice cream!
 Then we headed over to Chippewa Falls for some time by the river to throw rocks and see the animals!

It was really special to have quality time with these boys! Caleb and Jake are growing up so fast!
On Saturday morning we ate peach muffins and some tasty cereal that mom brought. Then we walked up to the farmers market while the boys rode their bikes. It was so fun to look at all the produce and I spied these really pretty flowers for my kitchen. I was really excited! We loaded up on peppers, carrots, potatoes, cucumbers (they gave us for free), and green and yellow beans! It was a bit of a heavy load walking back home! Thankfully the weather had cooled down and it was just perfect. We stopped at Elmwood Park to play and then headed home with all our flowers and veggies!
Sunday morning before the boys came back home we hiked Hoffman hills with grandma and took her to the top to take in a view of Menomonie. Beautiful. Caleb and Jake cherished every minute of having grandma and mommy to themselves. It was a super special weekend for mom and I to enjoy time together. Thankful for time with her. 
 And while we were enjoying time at home...the Canada fishing boys were soaking in some Awesome views of Gods creation and the solitude of getting away together.
 Great fishing and time to experience nature in a different way. I loved their eagle story...

 Lots of great guy time and pictures of some incredible walleye!


 These smiles speak volumes to me!

So special that my dad and Kyle took time to enjoy Drew and Micah, and each other, and went somewhere spectacular. Thankful for friends that served alongside us in ministry while in International Falls, who allow the guys to come and enjoy spending time with them fishing and catching up. We are thankful for both David and DG for hosting my dad and boys, and for their incredible friendship to Kyle. Lifetime friends are such a gift!!

What a Great Weekend!

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