So, after Daddy had to go home, we had an "interesting week." 
Here are a couple highlights.

First, there were these adorable ducklings that showed up each day as we were swimming...

Popcorn with Papa

The Ronneviks visited!

Silije and Siri

David

Kira jumping off the dock

This was the girls version of a chariot (or carriage) with horses

David and Jase

Third cousins having fun playing together

Hanging out around the campfire

Roasting hot dogs and brats for dinner

The boys

Grandma Bonita also came to visit - as well as the McGraws and Starkes!

The Starke boys with my kids

Me and my dear friend, Leah Starke, with our children

Getting ready for a boat ride

Dad and Rick

Leah and her son Jacob

A leisurely ride around the lake

Kids having fun

My mom went to Concordia with Nancy and I went to Concordia with Leah.
Leah is also my parent's Goddaughter.  Our families go WAY back...

Leah, Nancy, and Jacob

Me with Bonita

Leah and Nancy

Mark and Jacob

Jase looking out

Leah, Isaac, and Nancy

Leah, Jacob and Isaac

Rick singing out across the lake!  :)

Rick, Mark, and Nancy

Grandma holding Kira who yes, is fast asleep!
Ah - what the fresh air can do!

Fun times!

Hanging out with the Hansons

Siri and Angela

TUBING FUN

Kira and Angela

The girls

Uncle Don and Cousin John come to visit too!

John, Siri, Papa, and Kira

Mom and her brother, Don

Hot dogs and brats again!  Yummy!

Family Fun

Jase opening an early birthday presents...

...a couple of walkie talkies!

The Dahl Cabin

The kids - another year older - at the lake cabin

Every year Jase takes a picture by this little bear.  It's one way to show how tall he gets from year to year.  I remember when they were the same size!