Boat Baby

When Gabe got out the infant life jacket I thought there's no way that Finn would like that but once again he surprised me just like the road trip he just fell right asleep but then looks so uncomfortable and he just loved it and slept the whole time

Ginia-mom came along and made one of her world famous apple pies

Finn's First Trip North - Memorial Day

Finn's first road trip. Pulling up the big boat in Grant and Dede's truck. 

Brought ear protection since Finn SCREAMS whenever he's in the car. How did I get so lucky to have 2 car screamers in a row?

Blake doing his very best to keep his little brother happy. 

Campbell was pumped for her first ever ride in the front seat

Dinner on the road

Stop in Virginia for Luke's grad party. Sophia, Luke, Blake, Connor & Garet. 

Finn meeting Gabe's family

Chloe and Campbell

Baby Shower

I have loved switching to Monday evening BSF from Wednesday mornings. Nice to get out one evening a week, especially since Gabe started Spanish once a week. Also like that I can relax at home with Miles Wednesday mornings instead of rushing out of the house.

My BSF leader planned a shower for a woman having her first baby and me. I felt so spoiled and it was so nice of everyone since I've only known them a few months.

Problem was that Gabe had been sick in bed the past 2 days, so I did something I'd never done before. Left a list and left the kids in charge. They took the job very seriously and overall did great, only asking Gabe for help with one thing. Very proud of how they are maturing and getting more responsible.

 

Spring Break Day Off

Gabe took a day off in the middle of the kids' Spring Break. We went to the bank first to take care of the land documents, and then had fun going out to eat and bowling. Blake didn't want to use the bumpers for the first time and did great! After, we went and looked at a couple of places for infant carrier and stroller.

 

Blake was so helpful to Miles, he set him up with the ramp every time. 

Boys weren't too cooperative for this picture. Miles was pretty worn out and fell asleep in the car on the way home.

Raps Road

So this happened today....got a document notarized at the bank and off goes the cashier's check overnight...

Gabe is always looking at property. We've been all over the board - looking in Ely, Hermantown and everything in between. He really liked the look of this property on Raps Road on Lake Vermilion and went to look at it over the winter with his dad. Some back and forth...trying to figure out where septic could fit, the seller changed the boundaries after we made an offer because hadn't discussed with her brother who lives next door, and talking to lawyer about the process to get a proposed road removed. Gabe figured it all out and really likes the idea of retiring to main land property at the lake some day. Sounds good to me! We laugh about how he bought it without me ever seeing it and closing the deal while I was sick in bed. I trust him and for now it is good to diversify our investments until we start clearing land, road, septic, etc.

Spring

Nana had a conference so Nana & Papa stayed with us for the weekend and took Campbell with them to stay Up North for Spring Break.

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Grammy and Sharon visiting Ginia-mom and eating her delicious apple pie

 

Blake loaded up the bikes for me and we went to the park in what feels like forever. 50 degrees felt amazing, so 62 degrees the next day was even better. Felt so good to soak in the sun. They slept good after getting fresh air and playing at the park both days. 

February

Blake's stomach upset so he stayed home for 2 days. When Miles saw the skeleton, he said in awe and amazement, "THAT IS AWESOME!"

Excited to show me how they learned to make a tiger in Art Class

 

Campbell's longest book so far 600+ pages! A fantasy book called Eldest which is about dragons. 

 

She never stops! Made Gabe & I breakfast in bed (Gabe a shake & me egg in the hole with oranges & OJ), knitted a hat for her teacher's baby & painted a picture for Blake...all in the same day!

Campbell invented a new style to wear scarves. Miles is very happy to look like a pirate.

 

Happy 1/2 Birthday Mr. Miles!

 

A very furry bunny

Blake's drawing he was very proud to mail to Nana & Papa

So busy making creations

Mud!