August 31, 2012

The Rest of August


Yes that is Tuff in the picture above working as a bartender.  Actually we volunteer Wednesdays and Fridays to open the club house at our local golf course The Vintage at Staples.  

Its only a three hour shift from 7am to 10am so Grace usually catches part of her morning nap on volunteer duty at the club house.


We have stayed put for the month and taken advantage enjoying our family.  The other day Tuff, Finn, Beck and Bo raced three 100 meter dashes.  I documented all three for you to watch below.  






The picture below is from post races and they are ready for more.   Uncle Tuff makes working out fun.


Some more family fun at my sister Heather's house.



My niece Emma and Grace.


A trip to Dinosaur Park with my nephwes Soren (on top), Lukas (climbing) and Bjorn (refusing to take picture).  Of course Mother Hen II was there to watch Grace.



A great photo of the group at the park.  My grandpa Rueben stopped by to hang out for a bit.


Great Grandpa Rueben and Grace.


Last Friday through Sunday was our town of Staples annual festival called Railroad Days.  Tons of things going on including a car show, chili cook off, street dance, and parade.  We checked out a few things Saturday.

Tuff and Grace outside the chili cook off area.  We voted for the spiciest chili.  Yum.


Auntie Dana and Uncle Greg came to enjoy the festivities as well.


Dana made Grace laugh.  When she laughs hard enough it causes her entire body to melt into the person holding her.


Grace and Oma (my mom) during the Railroad Days festivities.  They were working the Sacred Heart School garage sale, a very big fundraiser for the school.


Also on Saturday Tuff's family drove all the way from Montana to Minnesota to get some hay for their horses.   The majority of Montana's hay is burnt up from all the wildfires.  The little hay that is around is going for $11 a square bale.  In Minnesota it goes for around $2.50.  So they made the trip. 


Checking out the hay quality with Shawnee (Tuff's niece), Tuff, Melody (Tuff's mom) and Amara (Tuff's niece).


Strapping down the hay for the 670 mile drive.


Tuff and his dad.


And of course the group photo.


And now for the latest from Grace.  Tuff and Tuffette below.


Just after a swim at Brad and Bobbe's.


Favorite lounging position.


Loves to get her hair brushed (yes she has fuzz on top of her head so we brush it).


Sleeping with daddy.


More Tuff and Tuffette.


Are you talking to me?


I thought so!


Senior Pic Remake
Please scroll down to view the senior pic and the propped senior pic remake.

 

Stay tuned as we'll be making some life changes soon.  Love you all. 

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