The decision was made to go to Hawaii for Spring Break 2025. This happened on the plane ride home from Nevis in 2024. There has been something about Hawaii that calls us back. We honeymooned on the Big Island in 2012, and were excited to experience it again with the kids. Specifically, we could not […]
Hawaii, The Big Island Read Post »
It had been way too long since seeing Carol in Iron Mountain (again). We planned a trip in October and crossed our fingers that we would see some good fall color. As always, before heading north, we needed to take Coby to his grandparent’s for the weekend. We also took the time to do a
A little work, a little travel, and some hikes Read Post »
The summer of 2024 ended on October 6th when the boat and dock came out. Hurry up spring!
End of Summer (2024) Read Post »
With a contract for a new build in hand, the old boathouse was ready to come down. On a chilly August day, my dad and I set off on a demo project. We are not sure what we will do with the leftover boards, but it seems silly to wast them.
Boathouse: The beginning of the end Read Post »
TJ, Molly, and Timon joined us the second weekend in July. As luck would have it, it also happened to be the 1st Annual Lake Arbutus Pontoon Parade. The parade was followed by the band Libra Union playing from a pontoon at the sandbar. Dozens of boats were anchored and a great time was had
A Pontoon Parade, a Sandbar Band, and the Dyer’s Read Post »
The kids and I came down first thing Saturday morning and Terah came right after work. It made sense for us to come early to get the boat ready to go out for fireworks and to have dinner ready. Plus, we upgraded our bed (bye bye super squeaky friend) and bought bunk beds for the
After missing two years of summer regional meeting because of Covid, we were back at Grand View for this years meeting. It was great to see everyone. It some ways it didn’t seem like it had been 3 years since we have all been together. I think and the kids loved the resort and hanging
Summer Regional 2022 Read Post »
It’s our first joint visit to the cabin in 2022 and summer temps are arriving just in time. Day 1: Dock Work Because if the shoreline work, This may be the latest the dock has ever gone in. Tomorrow, we will get the pontoon in the water. Day 2: Birthday celebrations and more In addition
