27…bye bye Batstone’s and hello Weaver-Olsons

Here we go…Brad and I celebrated our 27 years of marriage today! We took Erin, Ella and Judah back to the landing and then spent the day in Ely meeting up with Nathan, Natalie and Micah. I did some laundry and a little shopping and also got my steps in for the day. 

We’ve been away from home for nearly ten days now…seems like it hasn’t been that long. We’re heading into the BWCAW tomorrow morning, so I will likely be incommunicado until a week from today. It will be great to unplug. 

3 years ago was our first trip to Snowbank

As I was reflecting on my snap memories and my Sudoku book that had it reported where I finished my daily game, I saw that it’s been 3 years since we first traveled to Snowbank Lodge and Outfitters before we paddled over to our cabin for the first peek. 

We’re currently hosting Erin, Ella and Judah Batstone for a few days. They went fishing (no luck), Osten and Brad paddled back to the landing (Osten’s practicing for our BWCA adventure on Saturday), went hiking, picked berries, went pedal boarding, set up our tents, killed

mosquitoes, saw a lovely full buck moon rise and enjoyed our day together. We plan on seeing the sunrise tomorrow…fingers crossed! 

this was Monday

Here are some pictures of a lovely Monday…totally forgot to post that day. We had so much fun hiking, fishing and berrying. 

farewell Stubbe’s and hello Batstone’s

This morning, Lynn and I went on a little paddle and jaunt. We picked more Service Berries and saw some beautiful butterflies. Then we said farewell until next time. 

Did some laundry with a little laundry washer that was left behind at the cabin. Then I hung it on the line. Time to do some vacuuming and tidy before our new guests arrive. Took a trickle shower in the bathroom at the cabin and feel so fresh and clean! We’re planning another night of hotdogs. 

Listening to the Twins on Alexa and enjoying a beautiful sunny day. Loving our new Aldi rug and table 

beautiful day

Started with yummy breakfast Sammies then a float in the lake, a tour around the lake on the motor boat, hotdogs and smores on the solo stove and a gorgeous moon/fire flies view. 

Snowbank with the Stubbes

We’re getting cozy at the cabin with Lynn and Doug Stubbe. Doug just caught two walleye so we’ll be eating fish tomorrow! 

texas caviar

Here is my fun Texas Caviar recipe from my friend Rae. 

freedom 5 & a lovely 4th

I believe this was my 10th Freedom 5K race and we had a great representation! Joe got 4th overall. Judah was next, then Osten, then Nate, then Karen and then Erin. 

Osten ran a 26:25 & I had a 35:26. It was a cool but humid race day. Then we played in the sun at the lake and I got a good sunburn. Katie came up to hang out…fun day.