Weekend at the Shack

Grandma Marlene reading books to the boys.

Mikko in his Halloween jammies.

David painting a Dog from a kit Amanda bought for him.

Does Mikko remind you of a scene from A Christmas Story???

Cutie Pie!

David helping Grandpa carry firewood.

Bundled up on a chilly fall day.

All Boy!

Pa Pa and David

The Real Housewives of Loman

Steve with Lola and some birds they got.

Shooting Clay pidgeons

Steve let David drive!

We spent 4 days at the Shack! David had been talking about going for about a month. It is so wonderful that it is becoming a place that he remembers and wants to go to because he has so much fun there. He didn't take a nap any of the days we were there and didn't even get whiny. He just didn't want to nap with all the things to do and explore.

Our friends Amanda and Steve came along, as they have the past 3 years. It is now

an official "yearly" event which we anticipate every year! Steve and Damon love to hunt together. This year Steve brought his new hunting dog, Lola. Surprisingly, Jimmy and Foxy adapted to having another dog along quite well. There were a few growls, but they generally got along perfectly. Amanda and Steve didn't bring their kids this year because they are in school. Amanda was like having the perfect nanny along to help me out with our little ones. She changed diapers, fed babies, and played with both of them so well. It was wonderful to have the help.

We've decided that Grandma Marlene is Mikko's baby whisperer. He is never as calm as when he is in her arms. There is something about the 2 of them! Must be their Finnish connection!