Lake Pend Oreille

Today we drove towards the southeast side of the lake for a short family hike on Mineral Point Trail. The view were amazing. There were many times when I felt like I was in another country, or another world.

Sandpoint, Idaho

This summer we decided to go back up to the Inland Northwest. Due to all the restrictions, we felt it best to drive up and spend time in a place that we already were very familiar with and that was relatively open. Northern Idaho definitely fit that description.

We spent a week in Sandpoint, mostly going to the lake and riding my bike around the area. You can see a lot of new things on a bike. I went back up Schweitzer Mountain and otherwise rode around the general area. We stayed in a nice, but small and older home on third street. Being within walking distance of downtown was nice.

The weather was good until the end of the week when Pat and Melinda joined us. Regardless, it was so nice to head out of town for some R&R and a change of scenery after being kept at home for the past several weeks.

Jonathan's 10th Birthday!

Jonathan is 10 years old! Due to the circumstances this year, a group party with friends really wasn't a viable option. So, we decided instead to have a small family party and then his friend from school, Michael, came over later in the day to hang out and have a sleepover.

As you can see from the pictures, Lego Star Wars was the theme this year. By theme I mean the only thing he wanted and received. Micheal came over and they jumped on the trampoline, had a few Nerf gun fights, watch movies until midnight, played with Bailey, and otherwise just hung out together. Julia disappeared and spent the night over at the Stremmel's (Brooke and Rachel) house.

I would like point out that the Millennium Falcon box is so large, Jonathan can barely see over it!

Second Annual (Mostly) Bikes up Pikes

Girl Time at the Cabin

Julia had so much fun at the cabin last week, that she and Stacey took Brooke and Rachel there for a few days. They had a great time together and even waded a little into the pond!

A Boy and a Girl

Memorial Day Weekend

This year we went up to the cabin to hang out with my parents. They've been spending a lot of time up there this year, and doing a lot of work on the outside of the cabin. It was good to get away for a few days, have a change of scenery, and spend some time together. We even brought Freckles and Bailey with us!

Highlights of the weekend were ATV riding, getting a jog in with Dad, going on hikes together, and finding a new overlook very close to the cabin. We also enjoyed hanging out and playing Catan. The weather was very nice until Memorial Day. When it lightly snowed! Not to worry though, since we were planning on leaving that day anyway.

Last Day of School

This was a very different year than most! The kids completed most of their second semester of school at home. They still did very well and enjoyed their time at home for the most part, even though they missed their friends.

Stacey still took last day school pictures. Look how much they've grown since the beginning of the school year. Pretty amazing to see how much they changed in the face, too.

Mother's Day 2020

Yard Work Helpers