Trista relaxing by the lake. Nanna watched the kids for the afternoon so we could have lunch and spend a couple of hours together, it was much appreciated!

Gus at Goosberry Falls. Dad and Gus decided they would try to go for a hike on the Superior Hiking Trail but before we got there Gus skinned both his knees really bad and just wasen't in the hiking mood. That is why in the pictures you see him holding his pants off his knees. Despite the injury it was a nice day to be outside. Goosberry is beautiful and we enjoyed playing in the water.

Papa and Sam doing Sam's favorite thing. Trista and Gus on the "big green one." Everyday we were there consisted of riding the four wheelers pretty much as often as Mom and Dad would allow, which is to say, a lot!

View from the open air train-car

We have been talking about taking the boys for a train ride for a long time. Last week we finally got to do that and jumped all aboard the Norshore Scenic Railroad. It was a great experience, and I think its likness to the Polar Express was appreciated by the boys.

July 4th. Brian was at work but Mom and the boys had a good time with the neighbors. Later that night, despite Moms warnings Gus waved his arm over the smoke from the smoke bombs and shockingly enough recieved some burns, which surprised him! Some things need to be learned the hard way.

Nana visited our home shortly after our Black Hills reunion. We had a good time together even though it was short.