10 Years Already!

Chris and I celebrated 10 years of wedded bliss and spent this past weekend up the North Shore in Tofte. Beautiful time of year even with a few drizzles and gray skies. We saw a beautiful sunrise over Lake Superior and walked a few trails and a little of the beach.
Temperance River

The lower falls of Temperance River
Scenic overlook on Omberg Mtn.

This was on the beach outside of our townhouse. We got to listen to the waves crashing all weekend long. I'm ready to head back this coming weekend!

I love October!

While MN fall is often known for its cold, blustery days, we were blessed with an amazing weekend of sunshine and cool, crispy weather perfect for playing soccer, football, taking in the dock, and maybe one last chance at dipping our toes in the soon to be frozen lake. Well, maybe not too soon, but soon enough. The leaves are beautiful and starting to sprinkle the ground with color.

Here's Logan at his soccer game taking a break on the sideline for the moment! He did great!

Peyton could sit on that four-wheeler all day and pretend to drive even when it's sitting in the garage. That does not bode well for the future!

Even old man Dante was outside all weekend still trying to get those darn two chipmunks that just like to taunt him. I swear they purposely throw pinecones down at him--I've seen it!

Peyton just had to take his shoes and socks off to dip in the lake. Brrrr!

Caleb and Logan in their "hut hut" position in a little game of one-man football. What is it about that sport?!?

Welcome to our Blog!

Well, I am new to this blogging thing but figured it could be a good way to communicate and show what our busy boys are doing. There's always something going on here--good or bad! The school year has been off to a pretty good start with everyone adjusting well and welcoming a routine finally! August flew by in a blur of chaos and "boredom" if you can believe it! (You can safely assume that I was not the one complaining of being bored.) Logan began Kindergarten every day and has really done awesome! I expected a little more dragging of the feet, but he's jumped feet first into the roll of a full time student. He's also started soccer and is liking that as well. Caleb is in second grade (with his very own Grandma Susie as his teacher) and relishes the roll of big brother showing Logan the ropes and giving me daily reports. Well, for the first week anyway. As you know, Caleb is a mini Chris and so when his "teacher" says he needs to remain "focused" when doing his work, I have to wonder, "Is it even possible?" Instead of soccer, Caleb has already started hockey (yes, in September) twice a week and piano lessons. (Each activity on its own never seems like such a big deal, but combine them all in one family--Wow! The calendar fills up fast!) Peyton has really adjusted pretty well to having the big bros gone although, he still asks a couple of times a day, "Where'd the boys go?" He will get to "go to school" once a week starting next week in Early Childhood. I look forward to seeing him in action! I should clarify--in action in a school setting. I see plenty of action all day long with him at home. I am afraid I have yet another Energizer Bunny the Third (behind Chris and Caleb needless to say). Then we have the caboose. Little Colty Bear. Just as I see a lot of Caleb in Peyton, I do see a lot of Logan in Colton. Funny how that works. The jury is still out of course since he is only 8 months old. Colton has finally gotten the hang of this sleeping thing (well, except the last week and a half anyway.) I think I spent most of August training him. Now, of course, his first couple of teeth are entering the picture and the back-to-school crud the boys bring home is messing with my masterpiece. A full night's sleep is overrated anyway, right? I can't believe it's October already!

Colton thankfully loves to swing since that is one of the safe places to put him when his big brothers play all kinds of ball.
Peyton and Colton couldn't wait for Caleb and Logan to get home from school so we went to meet them at the bus stop down the road one beautiful fall day.
Everyone got to show their best "biker tough guy" pose when Uncle Brad drove his Harley up for a visit. We even pulled out the leather jacket.
Logan looks ready for a fight.
You definitely do not want to mess with this guy! Whoa!

I've done it! (I think)

I'm 8 months old! (Sept. 11, 2008)
Colton, I love your marshmellow mustache!
Caleb and Logan look all set for their 1st day of school after a hearty breakfast!
Dude, where's your pants?

Let's try this! We are 6 lucky b's posing for Auntie Britt! Wow! Everyone is actually looking at the camera!