Spent Some Time in Cody

Cribbage championship of the world.  This "tournament" went on for a week.  I won by the way.

Camping Makita's way.

2016 Bike Trip - First Stop Pitchfork Fondue - Medora ND

North Dakota Sky

Nascar - Michigan Speedway Aug 2016

Grandson Kyle Graduates from Army National Guard Basic Training

Over 200 graduates.  Kyle graduates with Honors - In the top 10 percent of the graduation class.  Not to mention he was 1 out of only 3 soldiers recognized for high accomplishments.  Kyle's was for rifle marksmanship.  He shot 39 out of 40.

Kyle with his grandparents: Myself, Bruce and Carol Wiese

Camping Itasca

Friday night we rode the motorcycles to Itasca State Park and camped for the night.  It was a nice ride and great time sitting around the fire relaxing.

Irish Acres - Got 8 inches of Rain Yesterday

Lindsey "Graduated" from 4th Grade

 Lindsey is leaving grade school and is queued up to move to Forestview, the "big" school, next year.

Wild Flowers I Picked On My Walk This Morning

My Attempt at Artsy Fartsy

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Bottled our Wine

We recently bottled the wine that we made a couple months ago.  We'll be going back in September to do it all over again.  Good wine and fun times.

Cancun May 2016

Mike and I flew to Cancun Sunday May 1st

 

From our hotel room balcony

 

Our hotel

 

 

Me at the swim up bar

Josh Receives his New Helmet

It was a big day this week when Josh received his new black fire helmet.  He was given a yellow hand me down when he started on the Brainerd Fire Department last October.  He was the only fire fighter with a yellow helmet.  Everyone else had a black helmet (with the exceptions of the Captains = red and the Chiefs = white).  He stood out as the rookie, that's for sure.  But Monday night the chief presented him with his brand new black helmet.  It even has his last name on the brand new placard on the front.  Congratulations Josh.  You're a great asset to that department. 

Here Josh is with his obvious yellow helmet spraying foam a few months ago.

 

Lindsey Turned 10

Last week we celebrated Lindsey's 10th birthday.  She sure is growing up fast.

The Rain Came Tumbling Down

It started raining Saturday afternoon and didn't let up until Monday afternoon.  Lake Shannon is back and has a new occupant. 

Ruby Came for a Visit

Mike's dog Ruby came to stay for a few days while he's at a conference.  She's so sweet....when she's sleeping.

Fishing Extravaganza 2016

Mike, Josh, Me and Makita

My Grandson Kyle was Sworn in to the Army National Guards Today