Falcon Lake 2018

 The party continues! Now we have Chris with us and we're so glad for that. After a few days recovery in Headingley, we left again for a week in Falcon Lake, Manitoba at Big Buffalo Resort. Joining us were Grandma and Grandpa Cutts and The Lemon Family.

We each had our own cabin which was great for a little privacy but kept us close. We spent our days down at the beach, boating, skiing, tubing, hiking, horseback riding, gambling (!!?) exploring and more. It was an amazing week that flew by. Some highlights were boating to the middle of the lake and putting out the lily pad, rope swinging, a delicious date night for Jill, Taylor, Chris and I, Kenora Fries, removing Caleb's stitches, running with Elizabeth, s'mores, Wednesday night Bingo, and lots of cousin time!

Day Trip to La Crosse, Wisconsin

 Just in case we weren't having too much fun, and hadn't spent enough time in the van, we spent the Saturday before we left Lino Lakes taking a day trip to La Crosse to visit Uncle Richard and family. It was a great day. I was amazed at myself for being able to drive home awake after so much fun. We ate at Rudy's Drive-In, visited the Shrine of Our Lady Guadalupe, hit the beach with swimming, boating, and tubing, got rained out, ate pizza, and of course, played with cousin! It was definitely worth it!

The Adventure Continues in Lino Lakes, MN

This one makes me laugh so hard, I don't know why the sad faces! Perhaps because I made them stop playing for a minute to take a picture!

 We traveled back Sunday night, caravaning with Tom's family to their home in Lino Lakes. We had the best week just relaxing and focusing mostly on cousin time! We went to a Minnesota Twins baseball game, celebrated Macy's 8th Birthday, and Rachel and Macy went to Park Camp with Henry, Alice, and Eden.

 Our first Major League Baseball game.

 August 1st Macy turned 8! It was fun to be with cousins, making it feel a little more special.

Henry, Alice, Rachel, Macy, Eden, and Tessa.

 The day was extra special as we went to get Macy's ears pierced!! Her cousins came along and got theirs done too, even I had mine redone as they had grown in, making it an exciting outting!

We got a babysitter for Henry, Peter, and Tessa, making it all about these cute girls.

 Feeling nervous!

Alice, the youngest, was the bravest and went first! No tears, no fears!

Then it was Eden, then Macy. She had a little scream and some tears, but as soon as she saw those pretty pearls in the mirror she was in love!

Showing off new earrings.

 We went out for pizza and pop for Macy's birthday dinner. Followed by ice cream treats back at Tom & Julie's for dessert.

 We got one cupcake, so we could sing and blow out candles!

 The girls were so lucky to be able to join Eden, Alice, and Henry at their park program. Julie and I loved the afternoons with only Tessa and Henry and had fun shopping and going for lunch.

This picture was so good, they even used it to advertise for the program this year! 

 The weather got a little cloudy but it didn't stop us. We had fun one afternoon at the beach. Tessa and Peter just loved playing in the sand.

Living the life!