Toenails

Mommy painted Natalie's toenails. They look so cute! I tried to get my paw in the first picture, but my nails will never be painted!!

Daddy's Softball Picnic

Mommy, Natalie, and auntie Em went to a picnic for daddy and uncle Sam's softball team. It was a really hot and sunny day. The park was really nice and Natalie even got to play in the splash pool.
Daddy is playing second base. He's in the background wearing gray. Sorry the pictures are so hazy.
Uncle Sam is playing shortstop. He's wearing orange and standing behind the pitcher.

Relay For Life

The Dukes of Eral have been working hard to raise money for their team to walk in the Relay for Life. Currently they are having a garage sale at Emilie and Sam's. All proceeds go for the Relay. The past couple days have been very busy setting up and organizing the sale. Today was the first day and a great success! There was a little rain for about an hour but that didn't stop the garage salers...hmm, is that even a word?? So if you need anything or know of anyone who loves to go out shopping, let them know about our sale. We're going tomorrow from 8-5ish and again on Saturday morning. Thanks!!

Happy Birthday, Granny!

Natalie went to visit Granny on her birthday and gave her an apron. It says, "What's Cookin' Granny?" Granny loves to bake so it's perfect!

On Sunday the whole family went to Mantorville to eat at the Hubbell House. It's a old style restaurant that's been open since 1845. Lots of history there!


After everyone got back from lunch, they had cupcakes that mommy made at our house. They were lemon flavored...yum!

Little Firecracker

What a fun Fourth of July!! There were many things going on all day. Playing and swimming were included. The night ended with a picnic and fireworks.

Natalie Loves John Deere

Riding on the Gator with cousin Dylan.

On Grandpa's tractor.


Hanging out with Grandpa.

Ripple River

Mommy, daddy, and Natalie stayed at the Ripple River motel in Aitkin. It was a cute little place where Natalie had a fun time hanging out.

Auntie Joan's

Mommy, daddy, and Natalie went up to Aitkin to Auntie Joan's house. Her son Scott was visiting from California with his three sons, Trey, Tanner, and Toney. They had fun posing with Natalie.
Here is the sailboat that Susan and Galen have up there. The kids are swimming on the water. Her cabin is on Long Lake.
Natalie is getting tired.
She's sleeping on the boat(it's not on the water).
Mommy and Natalie after the nap.