Up North 2008

We had to use a trailer to get all our stuff up there.

These little raccoons thought they'd join in our festivities. Maggie didn't think that was a good idea.

Rest time in the hammock.

Emma, Teresa, Isaac and Scott kayaking

Adam, Thomas and Holly kayaking

Up North 2008

Thomas' first time to go tubing solo.

Aaron in his 4th of July wear

The two Uncle Sam's traditional flag ski-by

Even our chairs dress up

Another daughter came to visit.
Kishi, Molly, Maggie & Maizee

Up North 2008

Isaac goin' fishin'

Thomas proves that slides aren't just for sliding.

Tubing "green". At least they have a responsible spotter.

Adam on the kneeboard

Adam, Thomas & Isaac

Up North 2008

Rainy day craft time

Thomas & Isaac at Lake Superior

Emma in that cold, cold water.

The peace and serenity we all appreciate

Sunset at Bass Lake

Pictures from the Iowa Stadelmanns

We celebrated Aaron's 1st Birthday on July 2nd.

He got into the cake!

Getting ready for the festivities.

The pontoon in all its glory.

Autumn and Emma tubing.

Looks like Emma's doing all the work, Bill.

Staying warm.

A windy day on Wisconsin Point.

We watched this iron ore ship - the largest on the Lakes - go under the aerial lift bridge in Duluth.

We had some time to do a geocache. It was a fun hike and not hard to find - but don't ask Isaac about the wasp nest he stepped on during the hike back. Yikes!

Aaron likes the boat, as long as no life jackets are involved.

We got a good look at this eagle several times during the week.

And of course, Scott had a little time to do some skiing.

Hi Lisa.................
Really enjoyed seeing all your pictures.. Looks like another successful 4th of July at the Lake! ..........Love, Mom

First Fish of the Season

Water Fun

Autumn enjoyed a dip in Lake Nancy.















Adam tried to teach Autumn to water ski.

She did great, but would rather use the knee board.

You don't expect to see this in the north woods

A parakeet visited us on Connie's deck Sunday night. He was tame and wanted to be around people.















At least we thought he liked us before Adam and Dan grabbed nets and tried to catch him.















An offering of bread crumbs and water (with salad oil left over from Bill's dinner). He wasn't interested. Can you blame him?















He evaded the net, but stuck close by.















We finally gave up and hoped he would be okay through the night.

Flora and Fauna at the Lake

The monarch caterpillars were busy munching away in preparation for their transformation.















This doe was just as interested in us as we were in her.















Irises along the marshy shoreline between Big and Little Bass Lakes.















View from the dock at Lake Nancy - the weather was beautiful.

Blurry picture, but the best I could get - an orchid growing on marshy shoreline in channel between Big and Little Bass Lakes.

Stopped to snap a picture of a water lily while kayaking in Big Bass Lake.

We found this painted turtle at the end of White Pine Drive. She had just finished laying her eggs at the side of the road. We hope the babies make it to the lake safely!

4th of July with the Stadelmanns!