Friday, May 18, 2012

Opening camp & something new



Everyone was happy to be back at camp for the spring.  We had a few glitches in getting camp opened, including driving a loaner car and not having a gate key, a leaky faucet in the master bathroom, and what appears to be a clog in the faucet in the other bathroom.  Despite the issues (which will hopefully be fixed in the very near future), we got camp opened up, things cleaned up, some trees planted, and . . .

the lawn mowed!!  Our new tractor, complete with a disc for making some food plots, was delivered and we wasted no time getting the lawn mowed and the kids used to riding with Chad.
Henrik enjoyed it a bit more than Ida, but even Suzanne took it for a spin and did a little mowing.


We only stayed the day and came home for mother's day, which was made complete by a beautiful bouquet of flowers, a gift certificate for a massage, more beautiful weather and the kids eating their first ever peanut butter (well actually soy butter since they refused to try peanut butter) and jelly sandwiches.  Henrik promptly declared:  "Daddy, I like this!".


Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Ahoy Matey

 The kids were invited to a pirate birthday party.  The party started with hats and swords,

  an adventure hike looking for loot,

 a favorite park, and

a pinata that Ida kept calling a "fiesta".  It also was a gorgeous May day with cake, candy and lots of fun!

Sunday, May 13, 2012

Must be spring

Getting ready to try the first drink from "Chad's First" homebrew.  Notice how he's opening it over the sink just in case.

   Despite the look on Chad's face after that first taste, the beer was pretty good.
 
Ida's first dance recital is quickly approaching.  She had her pictures recently and was very happy to show off her full costume!

"Gamma" and "baba" Larsen made their first visit of the year! 

Chad & dad Larsen worked very hard all weekend long.  They converted a somewhat grassy area into a future patio and a beautiful retaining wall . . .

And then settled in for a quick nap after dinner.