Happy 4th of July!

 We had a great weekend up at the cabin for the 4th of July!  This year the ice cream truck made a stop right in front of the cabin.  Of coarse we couldn't pass that up and Chuck purchased the extra large bomb pops for everyone! 

We found out that Maggie's two friends from school Axel and Bella have a cabin on the next lake over. It was great to pop over and visit them and see their place. 

On Sunday, Trent and Aimee and the kids stopped by the cabin on their way up to Brainard.  They spent the weekend out at Mom and Dads and then ended their vacation up in Brainard at the Grand View Lodge.  The cabin isn't too far out of the way so they stopped by for a few hours.  We went on a pontoon ride, tubing and did a little paddle boarding.  Was so nice to see them!! 

Lake Waconia Triathlon

 After taking about 7 years off, I decided to do another Triathlon!  Gina and I signed up for the Lake Waconia Tri in hopes that we could get together this summer and train for it.  We managed to get together one time for a bike and run.  It's crazy how busy life gets!  Anyway it was great to do the tri together and it reminded me how much I love those races!

The Chux/ Turman Garage Sale

The third Chux/Turman Garage Art sale happened this summer.  I hesitated posting this since it was a very busy crazy time for Chuck, but it was a big part of our summer.  In the midst of getting the shop ready for the sale this year, Chuck was also dealing with construction in the space next to their current location for expansion and also in discussions about the shipment of his new press that continues to be delayed due to flooding in Texas.  He held it all together with much grace even though he often went on limited sleep as he had many early mornings.  I love the drive he has and hope that our girls will also inherit his hardworking mentality. 

A visit from the Tucson Souvigniers!

We had lots of fun with Chad, Terese, Max and Claire while they were in town.  On Thursday when they arrived, the girls and I picked them up from the airport and then we had a quick lunch and headed over to Shadey Oak Beach for some swimming and park time.  Then the rest of the Souvignier clan came over and we all had dinner together and got this cute pic of all of them on the slack line. 

 On Tuesday the girls and I met them at Valley Fair.  It was our first trip there, so I wasn't sure what to expect.  Turns out we have a little dare devil on our hands!  Maggie surprised me with no fear when it came to riding the big coasters!  Luckily Max was also a fan of the bigger rides and the two of them had a blast together!  One of our first rides was the big white wooden roller coaster and that just wet their appetite for more.......They rode the corkscrew three times in a row and even did the big Pirate Ship.  It was a full day- I think we got there at 10:30 and didn't leave until around 6:30.  They were pretty tired by the end, but had soooo much fun. 

Another successful Swim Camp!

Another great White Iron Band Concert at Bayview!

After about an hour rain delay, the band played a great show!  Always fun to see them play at Bayview! 

Happy Father's Day 2015

We had a great Father's Day weekend!  On Saturday we went out on Grandma and Grandpa Demulling's pontoon and cruised the St. Croix river.  We watched the 13 mile Paddle Board race and cheered them on in a few different spots.  Then headed back to their house and hung out with the Dauwalters for dinner.   On Sunday we had Grandma and Grandpa Souvignier over for dinner at our house.  The girls and I are so blessed to have such wonderful Dads/ Grandpas in our life! 

Happy 7th Birthday Maggie!!

 Maggie had her first birthday party with friends this year.  She invited 7 girls to come to the Country Club Lanes for a bowling party and a glow in the dark pizza dinner.  The girls had a blast!

She also managed to stretch her bday week out to celebrate with Grandma and Grandpa and also at the cabin for a dual party for her and Joey.  See the pictures below:

Maggie is turning 7....

Yes, the ears are pierced.  We couldn't even wait for her actual birthday.  As soon as the Monday of her birthday week arrived, we arrived at Claires and the job was done!  She did great and said it didn't even hurt too bad!

Last day with Peggy and last day of 1st Grade.

We will forever be thankful for finding Peggy!  She has been amazing and Ruby enjoyed going to her house everyday.  She learned so much and had a blast playing there as well.  Maggie had a wonderful year in 1st grade and fortunately will be with the same teacher (Mrs. Schlect) next year as she too will move up to 2nd grade.  Teagan and Riley are the extra two girls in the picture of above. They had fun at the bus stop together this year and Riley and Ruby will be going to kindergarten together in the Fall!