visitor's from near and far...

slade's sister's kids - livia (12) and rose (7) spent the week back in minneapolis following the holiday - along with ann (slade's mom). she and i held down the ship of our crew of 6, as slade had a trip to new york for most of that week. maud and lucas had spent the week at the lake house and arrive in Mlsp friday evening, the next day ann left and clip clop & papa arrived. luckily they were able to cross paths and spend together. we all went to the minneapolis institute of art - which is in walking distance to the house.

here livia, rose, seby & zane are playing battle ship.



rose at the waldorf summer camp she went to.



zane back from his day camp.


after the being at the lake house for 4th of july we have had many visitors.

here clip clop reads to zane & rose.



seby at is soccer game.



it was wonderful to spend some time with livia & rose and get to know them better. they are both such sweet girls. and it they did not bring a screaming girl vibe to the house - they just fit in. it was lovely. it was also great to have ann at my side to get these kids to and from camp, and squeeze in going out to lunch every day! and there many ice creams runs.

my parents also arrived for a quick visit. it was great to have them around for some time with ann, lucas, maud, livia & rose. it was also great to have some time just with them. we really appreciate the expense and time to drive out here in that huge rig. we wish you could stay longer next time.