If you look below you will see that we were on a camping trip this last week. On Wednesday we went to a ski hill and did the water park, alpine slide, and go carts. It was a hot, hot, hot day and we really enjoyed the water. Scott got this black eye from Connal head butting him three times on the water slides. Isn't is a beauty?

Renee, if you read this, remember how Casia was on the ski hill always saying FASTER? Well, that is what she was like on the Alpine slide. All I heard the whole time was, "FASTER, FASTER, WHEEEE. It was very funny.

This is our one day of hiking that we did while camping. We were very close to Taylor's Falls which is on the border of Minnesota and Wisconsin. (The St. Croix River separates the two states.) We hiked for three hours along the river and saw some really neat rock formations. It was a beautiful hike.

Connal, Scott and Casia on a rock overlooking the St. Croix.
As you can see, I figured out how to work my camera and was able to get a picture of all of us. Casia has a little attitude going on.

The rock climbers have a great time at this park as there are lots of steep climbs to do. I actually did rock repelling at the park when I was around fifteen. Back before I had a fear of falling to my death.

We went on our first camping trip as a family this last week. We only stayed for 3 days, but it was fun! Here is our fancy new tent. It was super comfortable.

Here is the camp site that we got and the family sitting around the fire. The site was deep in the woods of what looked to be an old riverbed. It was shaded and cool which was nice since it was hot out.

Just another picture of our camp site. Isn't it beautiful? We didn't see much wildlife though :(

Connal is getting anxious to toast marsh mellows. This was the highlight for both kids according to them. They just loved those smores!!

Cousin's Casia, Will, and Anna in a boat ride at Valleyfair, our amusement park.

Anna and Casia on the Mild Thing which is the kiddie roller coaster. Such fun!

Connal and I on the hot air balloons. They go round and round and up and down. I felt a little funky after going backwards with him.

Will, Anna, Casia, and on the end Connal on the Frog hopper.
This is the Extreme Swing with the Wild Thing in the background. This is a very large swing that just about puts you upside down. Needless to say I screamed and held on tight to Scott's hand. As if he could save me :) Most thrilling ride this year. That's about it for all of you who read this and sorry I have been so slow in adding recently.

Casia hanging with Rahja. She has a hot pack on her tummy so Rahja is sooo happy!!!
Casia at her Junior Explorers preschool graduation. She is so proud. Go Tonka pride!!
This is the class of 2020 if you can believe it. Her teachers Ms. Lisa and Ms. Brenda. She is the second in on the right.