Fifteen Years

While in Minnesota I had the pleasure of attending my 15 year class reunion.  Since I graduated in 1995, my reunion coincides with the All-School Reunion which takes place every 5 years.  I hadn't seen many of my classmates since I graduated - 15 years ago!  I still don't know how 15 years have flown by so fast.  It was great to visit and catch up with many of my classmates.  Out of the 48 people I graduated with, 14 were in attendance at our gathering.

Class of 1995

As part of the All-School Reunion festivities, as parade was held down Main Street of Mahnomen.  My Mom, Dad, Gina and the kids had a great time.  Especially the kids!

Ryan with his bulging pocket full of candy!

Fun in the Sun

The kids and I flew to Minnesota last Tuesday.  I know.  Weren't we just in Idaho for the wedding?  Let's just say I have the best boss EVER.  Not only was he okay with me taking time off for the wedding, but he was okay with me taking time off to go to Minnesota last week and to the beach next week.  I did manage to fit in a few days at work, so I don't feel like I'm completely behind.

It was a last minute trip and I'm so happy it worked out (thanks to some cheap tickets).  To me, it is not summer without some quality time on Tulaby Lake.  It's the most magical place, especially when the cabin is full of people!

The view from the cabin.

We had unbelievable weather, and enjoyed every minute of the sunshine!  With an exception to a few (huge) tantrums by Ryan and Kendall not sleeping very well, the trip was amazing.  We had so much fun.  Cabin life is the best!

Before heading to the cabin from Minneapolis, we stopped to see my Grandma Evelyn.  She is doing great at 94!  Uncle Charlie, Aunt Jeannie, Uncle Steve and Aunt Mary joined us.  It was great to see all of them, too!

Grandma Sue was very brave to take Gunnar, Emma and Ryan in the kayak with her.  As Gina and I were venturing out for a walk we heard three little voices howling for coyotes from the water!  Too funny!!  Grandma Sue sure knows how to keep them entertained.

Grandpa Ken took Gunnar and Ryan on a four-wheeler ride.  Kendall is only sitting in on the picture.  No way I'd let her ride quite yet!

Kendall making her lake debut.  She was much more interested in eating the sand than anything else!

Emma and Ryan had so much fun playing in the lake!

The stroller twins with their nuks!  Evie is such a little ham!!  Hard to believe these two are 10 months apart.  They look like they could really be twins.

Gina and Evie in the kayak.

Gunnar and Ryan had a blast fishing off the dock.  Ryan's fishing rod was rigged with a tire, not a hook, so he wouldn't take anyone out.  He got to be a pretty good caster by the end of the trip.  His Daddy does have some work to do, though!

Gunnar and Ryan also had fun "fly-fishing"!

 Kendall floating in the lake.

Baby Gabe in the minnow bucket.  Like Father, like son!

Jillian eating her watermelon.

Gunnar feeding Kendall.  She's almost as big as him!!

Kendall enjoying the lake view from the porch.

Evelyn with her "furs-bee" (as Ryan calls them).  The kids each got one at the parade on Saturday.  

They had so much fun playing with them with Uncle Charlie.

Kendall wouldn't leave her hat on, so I had to put sunscreen her hair.  This was the result! Crazy hair...and doesn't it look red?

The kids also had fun blowing bubbles in the yard.  I love the look of pure bliss on Jillian's face as she's chasing them!

Baby Gabe.  He's so sweet!

Kendall riding the "Bartz Car".  This car has been around forever, and all of the kids still fight over it.  It was given to Ben by our neighbors - The Bartz's - when he was little.  I can't believe it's still in going strong!

Emma with her big catch!  Her first fishing adventure and she out-fished all the boys!  Yeah, Emma!  She wouldn't hold the fish for the picture, though, so Uncle Charlie did it for her.  Uncle Charlie took her, Ryan and Gunnar out in the boat after dinner one evening.  Ryan accidentally dropped Gunnar's orange net over the edge and the tears started rolling.  Gunnar was mad that Ryan dropped the net, and Ryan felt bad that he dropped the net.  Gunnar was ready to send the scuba divers out!  Charlie handled it like a champ.

Jilli holding Kendall

What a great week!

The Reception

July 10, 2010

The reception site was just up the hill from the wedding.  It was in a tented area overlooking Coeur d'Alene Lake.  It was spectacular! 

As we drove back to the hotel after the reception we asked Ryan what the favorite part of the day was.  His response, "Uncle Michael and Jenn getting married".  So sweet. 

It really was a great day, and we're so happy Jenn is officially a Boehm!

Meeting Uncle George.

Kendall and her new friend Allison.  They were born only a day apart.

Erik feeding Michael.

Ryan and Auntie Mel.

Ryan signing the wine bottle.

The Happy Couple.

The Best Men.

Kate catching the bouquet.

Aunt Jackie, Cousin Sheila and Uncle George.  Thanks for making the trip from Texas!

Yummy!

Makena and Ryan.

Diaper duty with a view!

Ellen, Steve, Michael, David and Kendall

Joe and Judi Sidey

The ride to the restroom.  Funny how Ryan had to go a lot more than usual!

In the photo booth!  

The best idea ever.  We all had so much fun taking pictures and filling up the guest book!

Ryan waiting for the pictures to come...or is he looking up Makena's skirt?

Here's to a lifetime of happiness!  We love you guys!!