Lordy, Lordy...Heusy's 40!

The day is officially here.  Age ain't nothin' but a number, but man...you're 40!  Who would've thought that we would've been so fortunate to spend these years together and hopefully many more.  Thanks to all who came out to celebrate; it truly means the world.  Cheers to you, Honey, on your birthday.  May your day be filled with laughter, love, and joy.  You're one in a million. Lub you. FU says Chad.

Officially Over-the-Hill!

My very special party helper:

Procrastination Upload

It's been a while since we've updated our happenings.  Summer procrastination at its finest.

Happy Father's Day!

Soph wanted to go on the trails with a picnic, so we did.

We had to take many water breaks.  Water breaks = bathroom breaks.  What do you do when there's not a bathroom?  Pop-a-squat.  

As Sophie made herself comfortable in her pop-a-squat location, there were a few bikers who passed by.

Sophie: "Moooom...there were people!"

Mom: "Don't worry.  The great thing about Lincoln is you will never see those people again."

Another break:

Hill of Doom

"Sophie!  We haven't even made it 1/4 of the way up!"

Getting closer!

Really?!?!

It was a beautiful ride!

Hobbit Child

Random Raccoon

 

Had to take a picture of this.  Ella is very creative, and this gift is no exception.  

Workin' with Dad

 Brushing Boogie

Robo Owl

Minnesota 2019

Axe Throwing

Out of all of us "first-time-axe-throwers," Brock was the only one who nailed it on his first try.  Go figure!

Grammie was finally able to stick it!

Battle Lake

This vacation was a turning point for Ella.  She has been very disinterested in fishing for the past few years, but this vacation brought out the love of fishing in her.  💗

4th of July

Birthday Bass

My ALL-TIME favorite Stalker Lake spot:

 Granny's Pantry

 Papa and the Map

The kids thought this was hilarious.😆

#ournormal

Many-o-leeches taken by the Bishfish.

Love the summer sun, family...

chapstick, and iced tea. 😉

No matter where he goes, he's always catching fish.

Mango Challenge:

1st Place: Sophie

2nd Place: Brock

3rd Place: Ella

4th Place: Mango Mom Face

"What does Papa do with these maps?" 😂

She did find out that Otter Tail Lake looks just like an otter's tail.

Tubing = Mom pulling the girls around in a paddle boat.  Talk about sore legs!

Minnesota Bracelets

"Feed me oatmeal cream pies."

Swimming with Gunner

Pop-a-Squat Poison Ivy

After going back to check the location to see if my poison ivy rash was indeed from a pop-a-squat, I found that every time I went (at least 4 times!), I was squatting atop of a perky patch of poison ivy.  Luckily, this spot on my leg was the only spot I got. 

Sumo

Sophie's First Rodeo

Party on the Boat

Zorbaz

 

Grammie got Zorba-ed!

Card Houses