Drake starts 1st grade!

Hike in the U.P.

We went for a visit to Northern Wisconsin over Labor Day weekend and went on an adventure to the Upper Peninsula in Michigan!  Gordon's parents had hiked recently and showed us the way.  It was beautiful and a lot of fun!!

Family photo in front of one of the waterfalls

Are we there yet?  The kids were being silly!

Porcupine Mountains in the Upper Peninsula in Michigan

Skipping rocks on Lake Superior

Iowa State Fair

A few weeks ago the whole family, including my Mom who was in town, went to the Iowa State Fair.  The kids really enjoyed themselves and so did the adults!  The weather was great and so was the people watching!!  We went on a few rides, ate corn dogs, and saw some farm animals.  I think it will be an annual tradition!

Drake and Kirsten enjoying themselves on a ride

Moo...  :)

Lexi enjoying herself too!!

Drake checking out the farm animals

Amy, Kirsten, and Drake having fun!