My Buppy

Griswold. I love him. He is a sweet little (big) boy. He is 5. He gets underfoot and is always knocking into Eli. Eli gets frustrated at times and will scold him ... Griz doesn't care. Griswold gets WAY TOO excited at times. He runs in frantic circles when someone comes to the house, or when he thinks he gets to go in the car. We were hoping this would stop as he aged ... but no. He is the 'Worlds Best Pointer' ... of food on the counter. He loves his nap times. He loves Eli's meal times. He LOVES his chest rubbed. He is the sweetest little boy dog! So happy. Always ready to play. Unless it's nap time.

He looks so sad in this shot ... but no, he is just napping.

End of June

Last weekend we ventured over to my sisters campground for a night on Big Stone Lake! Thank you Colette! It was a fun time! My brother Duane and his family made it over from South Dakota to join us. It was the first time they have meet Eli! Of course he warmed up to all of them rather quickly. The damper on the night wasn't the rain, which wasn't too bad, but was me getting a head cold. And it hit me hard! But then Jim worked a double the next day so we had to leave anyway ....

I can't remember the last time I visited my hometown of Ortonville. It has been MANY years. Next time I want to spend more time. Definitely.

Eli with the Hand Family! I love them all!

Kelsey and Eli

Bug Hunting

Playing with the Rocks

My Nephews
Zeccheus, Logan, Aidan, Jack

A little tired perhaps?

June Photos

How lucky are we? There is a DQ so close to our house!

This is how I roll!

Cheese!

My First Canoe Ride

Nola and Eli ~ Birthday Buddies! Same age and same day!

Weee! Trampoline at Okaman Farm

Donkey trying to taste Eli

Hank and Eli ~ Birthday Buddies! Two days apart!

First Time Fishing with Dad

Woo-Hoo! First Fish!

I love my boys!

Camping in Alexandria!

Such a cute little stinker!

Turtle Hunting

There's one!

Faster Uncle Mark! MORE!

Driving the Boat with Uncle Mark!

Cousin Mackenzie picking out a flower

Mackenzie and Eli ~ Birthday Buddies! Same day!

A genuine smile! I LOVE that he is so happy!

Must .... shoot .... daddy!

Mom, for the last time,  DROP ... THAT ... CAMERA!

 

A bedtime story with Grandpa!

S'more!

I was hoping for a big sticky mess for a fun shot ...
but he was too tidy about it!