Back from my favorite place to be.. Minnesota.

Don't worry I did not give up on the blog already.  I was away on our traditional family vacation that we have taken every year since I was born (my parents actually went before I was born)  And now in 2011 and 2012 Mason was able to continue on this wonderful tradition. 

This year also, my sister and her family were able to come back for the first time since she was a teenager.  So it was great to have them start this hopefully as a tradition as well.   

We all stayed in one cabin, which was a large cabin, but let me tell you.. I do not think any cabin would ever be large enough when you put 3 families under one roof :).  It does get a little stressful because we all have different rules and expectations of ourselves and others, so things can get a little out of hand.  But in the end, it was a lot of fun and we can laugh at our differences. 

For myself, the past 2 years I have not been able to fish as much as I would have liked.  As I get older, I enjoy fishing more and more.  I think because with life being so hectic, it is nice to get out on the quiet lake and relax.  However, as I have gotten older and now having Mason, I have to stay back and watch him so I get less time on the lake.  I also got to spend a lot of time with my neice and nephew who are from Michigan and I do not get to see as much as I hoped.  We played a lot of games and did a lot of coloring. It is fun to be like a big kid! 

Mason had a hard time adjusting to all the commotion and getting himself to sleep, so there was a few restless nights. He is also going through this phase in which he is not a fan of daddy.  Anyone else ever had this?  He is 14 months now.  Daddy can't kiss, touch, hug, feed, or wake him up. Mason will have a screaming fit under those circumstances. Weird.   Hope this passes soon. 

We are back in Iowa now, and all our flowers died in the heat, I am sick of the heat.  I want to take Mason to the pool but it is just too hot for that.  Back to the wreath making and starting to transition to fall wreaths already. 

Ben and I also had our first softball game last night.  We both enjoyed getting out of the house with other couples, playing a sport we both love, and having a few beers :).  I was a little sore today though. 

Here are a few pictures from the trip.  Enjoy!

My husband Ben and one of his many northerns



To the left is my nephew Tyler and to the right is my son Mason.  They are best buds!

Family Photo Cass Lake: 2012

Taking a stroll, Papa, Mason & Me.