For Bethany

Here's a snake picture for Bethany. This is from Underwater Adventure at the Mall of America. It's a little aquarium right at the mall. 

Summer

Things have been so busy this summer. I'm glad it's over. Well, summer camps are over anyway.

Today my back porch became the wild kingdom. Various animals took residence on/under my grill. A very large spider, wasps (who stung Carol on the leg before we realized they were there) and two frogs. The frogs looked like a mommy and kid. They looked like rocks. I don't know that I've seen frogs like that before.

The other day Stevie took a rest in one of his favorite toys...a paper bag. Lydia was jealous of Stevie's photo session, so I took some of her too. 

Summer

Well, not much has been happening I guess. I'll try to start doing better about posting stuff. But, Heather and Mandy...you guys need to step it up, too!!

Yesterday I went floating on the river with a bunch of friends. It was nice. Not nearly as crowded as 4th of July weekend. I got a little too much sun this time though :(

After everyone was here to visit, I went to the Twin Cities for the weekend. The best part was eating lunch at Bubba Gump. I love that place. It was at the Mall of America. I have no desire to go there again, unless it's for lunch at Bubba Gumps. It is exactly what it is described to be- a huge mall. For someone who's not at that fond of malls, it wasn't too exciting. 

Then we went to a Twins games. The Twins beat the Rangers 14-2. First game I've seen in a dome. That was nice since it was a bit rainy. 

LL Bean

One life goal down, a few more to go. I've always wanted to go to L.L. Bean and I finally made it. It was awesome. It's not just a store. It's a whole complex. It was wonderful. I had a really hard time making decisions. I wanted the backpack, but didn't think I'd be able to carry it on. :(

Also, a pic of Heidi and Ryan. The real reason for the whole trip. The wedding was beautiful. The reception was fun. And it was really cool to see them get married. They met at camp my first summer there back in 2001. This wedding was a long time coming.

Maine

Here are a few pics from Maine. The first three are from Acadia National Park. Frenchman Bay. Me and Amanda w/ some seaweed. Some scenery. Me at LL Bean. And me disappointed that there were no whales to be seen on the whale watch. :(