boat ride

It was a beautiful afternoon, a little cool for swimming, but they do not care.

Cousins on Alicia's side:

Dan skiing

Evening boat ride

September?  It has only been five days, but you're looking splendid.

Love, Val

a new teenager in the family

A few old pictures for fun:

Supper last night, a birthday feast:

Gifts:

Cake!  Three cakes actually:

Sweet buddy, I hope thirteen is a fantastic year.  You've brought us so much happiness and laughter, so much crazy fun.

We hope this year is as wonderful as you are.  The whole family is better with you in it.

Happy birthday,  and love forever, Grandma and Grandpa and Everybody

 

fishing tournament

The adult tournament was in the morning, three hours long. Two winners, longest northern and heaviest bass.   Dan won northern again, and Kirsten heaviest bass in the last five minutes.

Kids in the afternoon, one hour, four categories:  Most fish caught, biggest fish, smallest, most unique.

There were three boats full of kids. The weather was perfect.

We don't know what kind of bird this is.

Picture at the end:

Then she handed out five dollar bills to all the winners, which included each one of them.

Girl.  You are the aunt.

What a great event once again.

How we love you,  MOM
 

farmer's market boquet

 We went to the farmer's market, pretty fun, lots of good stuff, including this bouquet, $12.  

Love, Val

labor day weekend

 

Love, Val