August 2022

We decided to get a new PUPPY!  

The search has begun.  Nathan and I went to look at a litter of Mini Goldendoodle puppies that we thought might be a good fit for our family.

Nathan decided to buy a sailboat!  I knew he'd been looking and wanting one for years so even though I didn't think it was great timing, we decided to go for it.  It was used, inexpensive, located on West Lake Okoboji and came with a hoist.  It was something that Levi was really interested in also.  So, love it that Nathan and Levi got the first ride!

It was thrilling to know that there were tons of little fish under our dock for the boys to catch!

My first ever sailboat ride!

Levi, Mason and I had a fun afternoon in Sioux Falls at the Zoo!

We tried Crumbl Cookies for the first time and, indeed, they are delicious.

We thought it would be fun for the boys to see the litter of puppies Nathan and I had looked at, and finalize which one would be the best fit for our family!  They were super excited.

Silly kid.  Love his smile and his attempt at getting a minnow to look like he'd caught a big fish!

Happy Birthday, Nathan!  We were excited to celebrate another year with you with confetti candles, key lime pie, and dinner at the Okoboji Store!

Loved the warm summer days when I could take Mason to the Siouxnami Waterpark.

August 20.  Mason's countdown is complete!  

Meet Clover.

Mini-Goldendoodle.  Born June 25.  8 weeks old.  3.2 pounds.  Curious.  Sleepy.  Playful.  Cute.  Soft.

First day of school.  Levi: 8th grade.  Mason: 4th grade.  

First day of school.  Dorian and Jaden: Sophomores.

Clover's first trip to the cabin.

What a great day to fly a kite!

Levi and his friend Dylan.