Island moving and the need for floss
We are having a great time at my dad’s in Northern Minnesota.
The little guy has now collapsed after a day of non-stop boyish-ness. Gabe is taking a nice warm bath to soothe his many mosquito bites, and then he will collapse as well. What a day.
After a wonderful breakfast of wild blueberry pancakes, the boys went down to the lake with Grandpa to move some cattail islands that were blocking the parking area for his boat. Gabe was a huge help. Jeremiah mainly just like to shout “HIYAH” while trying to hook the island with his rake. He did get the opportunity to move some Miah sized islands all by himself later. Grandpa was extremely grateful for the help, and now the swimming area is much more accessible.
After island-moving, Gabe put his amazing lawn mowing skills to work and helped Grandpa mow his VERY green lawn. Again, Grandpa was extremely grateful for the help. Gabe’s attitude and maturity level have been amazing while we’ve been here, and we talked this evening about how he needs to keep it up at home as well.
Both boys have been enjoying the endless opportunities to fish and were thrilled when they got the chance to go out on a bass boat with a pastor friend for a while this evening. Jeremiah especially had a hard time containing his excitement. They didn’t catch anything, but they weren’t complaining.
For dinner tonight we had amazing grilled BBQ chicken, garden fresh salad, and super sweet corn. What a wonderful summer dinner, even if floss was required afterwards.
After a little more fishing time down at the doc, and a little down time cuddling with me on the couch, the little guy bathed and gladly collapsed into bed. YAY! 
Tomorrow there is the possibility of a bog walk to look for some carnivorous plants, and of coarse a picnic and fireworks. Yay for family time!!!
Kaleb and I are enjoying relaxing and just being together. It’s been a time of renewal, which is what my heart was hoping for.
Blessings,
Hannah
Oh, and when Gabe was told to put his initials on a plastic cup to use all weekend, he put his “new initials”. SOO CUTE!!!
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We loved having you. The boys were awesome, my daughter was lovely, and Kaleb was the best son-in-law a Dad could ask for. What a combination!!! Even the weather was perfect. All of you are such a blessing to your Minnesota mam and dad.
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