Happy 4th!

 Living here in the land of 10,000 lakes, it is only fitting that any good Minnesotan would find a lake to enjoy on the 4th of July.  We were happy to get out on the water with some of the grands.. the weather was hot and humid and we had some fun together!

Hubby celebrates!

My cowboy had a pretty big birthday this past month and we had a little western themed party because getting together with friends is always a good time!  Thanks to our friend Ray for making this little composite of some pictures he snapped. 

Sedona...

We arrived in Sedona, Arizona, a place that we totally enjoy.  Beautiful scenery, blue sky, fresh air and lots of hiking trails.  We had good family time as well and lots of fun!

Yosemite is fantastic!

 

On our long drive from Oregon to Arizona we enjoyed the beauty of Yosemite National Park!

A little beach...

 

In February we drove to Oregon to visit Daniel and Meghan and the grandchildren.  We spent two nights out at the Pacific Ocean, enjoying great weather and the freedom to run!

 



 

One of the beaches was full of driftwood and lots of "structures" that creative people assembled with the driftwood.  Of course, our crew had to build their own structure too!

 

 

We sat and waited for the sun to set.  It never gets old watching the sunset!

 



The girls did a little exploring.

And a lovely Christmas to you... and a Happy New Year in 2015!

Here is our sweet family... this photograph was taken in July of 2014 when we all gathered to attend our family camp at Inspiration Point Bible Camp.  What a great time together as family, enjoying the benefits of being together while relaxing at such a lovely facility...

  time together, time in God's word, time with family and friends...

 

Our thirteen precious grandchildren. 

We are so thankful for all our blessings!