North Shore Trip - Wagner Family

Four Cousins

Bobby spinning the little ones around in the chair. Over, and over, and over...

Boggle Tournament. Carrie was the big winner.

Grandpa fried some Rainbow Trout that Greta and Bobby caught. Yummy!

Carrie tending to Bobby, David and Greta on the rocks.

Lee Boys.

The kids all cozied up in their pjs together on the couch on Saturday morning.

Bobby and Damon played a game of Chess. David kept taking their playing pieces.

Papa and David exploring the shore.

Me and David. Bobby sneaking up on us in the background. Our cabin we rented is in the background.

Damon, Bobby and Greta

We spend a great weekend on the North Shore in Tofte. We explored the shore, visited Lutsen, played lots of games, ate great food and spent a fun weekend together.

A morning at Como Zoo

We braved the chilly July morning and headed to Como Zoo. I'd love to say that David was crazy about the animals at the zoo, but I think he had more fun climbing on all the benches. We ate a picnic lunch and enjoyed a family day before I head back to work on Monday : (

4 Cousins

Mikko, David, Leah, Sophia

Grandma Mary and Grandpa Dave just got back from their trip to Vegas. Mary bought all the kids Beatles Tshirts at the Cirque Du Soleil show, Love. Here they all are posing in their t-shirts. Hilarious!

Mikko is 2 months old

Mikko is now 2 months old. He entered his 2nd month like a lion, and has ended it like a lamb, as they say. We're pretty sure his colic has ended...I wouldn't wish a colicky baby on my worst enemy. He is starting to smile a lot and has the most beautiful big blue eyes. Last night he slept 9 1/2 hours, hopefully that is a sign of things to come also! He weighs 11 lb 13 oz and is 22 1/2 inches long. 47th percentile for weight. He is such a little sweetie.

Fun with Uncles

We all sure thought this was an adorable picture of Uncle Dusty and Mikko, until we realized.......
Mikko was spitting up all over him!!!
Mandy had to wash his shirt since he was heading out to a bar with friends afterwards.

Cool Dudes playing guitars. David and Uncle Corey jamming out.

Now that is relaxing!

Quote of the day

Damon: "David, do NOT bite Daddy."

David: "I'm JUST chewing on you."

Mikko's First Camping Trip

Mikko cozy in the swing. It was much cooler weather than I expected. David is in the background running around and around the tent.
Mikko napping in the tent. In his swing of course.

Mikko STILL swinging. The batteries started to die and I panicked a bit, but they made it through the trip.


Enjoying the campfire.

Enjoying a beverage by the fire. Mikko, that is.

Napping on Daddy's lap.

David and I ventured to the playground. He wanted to try out every swing they had.

Last night we went camping at Nerstrand Big Woods State Park. David has been talking about camping for months so we just had to go. We got everything we needed in the car, miraculously. Most importantly we brought Mikko's swing. David had a great time just running around and around the campsite, picking up rocks, putting rocks in the chairs, putting rocks in my shoes, putting rocks on the dogs, putting rocks in can coolies. Such a boy.

Mikko did AWESOME! He slept a lot, must be the fresh air. He wasn't fussy at all. He got up twice during the night but went right back to sleep both times.

Jimmy was Houdini. I woke up in the morning and he wasn't in the tent and I panicked. He had weazled his way through the tent zipper sometime before we woke up. I called a few times and he came running though. I guess the zipper needs to be closed at the top from now on.

We had a great time! Many more camping trips to come with my family of boys! Well, I guess there is Foxy, but everyone THINKS she is a boy anyway, even when she is wearing a hot pink collar.

Fun on Rainy Lake

David has NO FEAR! He saw Winnie and Viv tubing and told us that it was his turn next. So, we put the life jacket on him, he practically jumped off the dock into Mike's arms and here he is flying around Rainy Lake.
Bobby and Mike Tubing

Pam took 5 kids out on the paddle boat!

David and Michael on the paddleboat. I think these two will become good friends with all the girls around!

David on Grandpa Huntz's boat.

Boating sure wears a guy out. He also has the evidence of eating Oreos.

4th of July Parade

Grandpa held David on his shoulders the whole parade.

Greta and David in Red White and Blue

Family Photo

David's Favorite: Corn Dogs!

The boys waiting for the parade.

The kids patiently awaiting the parade.

We all agreed this is my Kate Gosselin look from Jon and Kate Plus 8

Backyard Fun

David, Vivian and Winnie get a Ride in the Wagon

David and Greta getting a Tractor Ride

The Jolly Tractor Driver


Jimmy gets some exercise!

Jimmy and Foxy at attention

My Dad's Sauna

Mikko hanging w/ Grandma Marlene on the back deck.

It got a little chilly in the evenings!

We spent 5 days up at my parents house over 4th of July. We had PERFECT weather and spent TONS of time outside. Here are some pics.