Phyllis' 80th Birthday Party

Texans visit MN

Football Season

Expect fewer postings now that football practice has begun. We are all starting to log some significant hours at school. I have curriculum to write and the kids have no choice but to tag along.

Zeke is coming along, he still needs to learn a more obvious way to communicate to us that he needs to go outside and do his business but he responds to the commands of sit and come, stay is still tough. I'm posting some more pics of the new pooch. We decided to get the king sized bed as he'll grow into it quickly though for now he prefers Solie's bed.

Bob, Katie and me went down to Skinner's pub again to hear Martin Zellar play last night. A lot more people there than the first time. Good show though, he played the Gear Daddies' staples, a couple of Neil Diamond tunes and some Johnny Cash. Bob has committed to getting his Master's degree (finally) so that makes for some interesting scheduling this fall with football and later hockey. He still bikes into Mahtomedi everyday so our couples bike rides have taken a hit though last weekend we did a family ride around Lake Harriet.

No other news of note.

Zeke meets John, his hunting partner

Zeke appears to have some hunting skills. He pointed, fetched and retrieved for John. He also enjoyed running in the tall grass and trying to eat some of it.

Days with Grandma Baumhover

Well, Molly finally fulfilled one of her heart's desires. She enjoyed a visit to the candy store with Mom and Grandma. Today we spent a couple of hours at the Como Zoo and saw almost all of the animals. We watched Sparky the sea lion's show, glimpsed the construction of the new polar bear exhibit and toured the butterfly exhibit. One butterfly even landed on my shoulder.

Meet Zeke!

We added another member to our family, an 11 week old German Shorthaired Pointer. It's puppy love all around and Solie is getting lots of exercise.

Two more cute photos

Berries, tubing and fun in the sun!

Picked wild raspberries with Grandma and Grandpa yesterday. We also went tubing in the "speedboat" (14 foot fishing boat), and swam in the lake. Only 2 rafts to lounge on so R.J. and Molly had to chase Grandma if they each wanted their own raft. Today it is raining so we are having an indoor game day.