4th of July

We had a great fourth of July weekend. It started off on Friday. We picked up the girls (Lindsey, Maggie, Abby) on our way up north - stopped at DQ and had some delicious treats. Once at Elwood's house we realized Brian forgot his board shorts - so off to the local Alco we went (its like the only clothing store within 20 minutes of my Dad's house). Once we got home Mike and his oldest 3 boys had arrived. So it was time to head to the lake despite the weather looking like it may rain.

We got out on the lake with Zach, Jonathan and Thomas on the tube. Once on the other side of the lake from the access the boat engine began to smoke. Not to get into too much detail, but after that a long swim across the lake pulling the large boat in the pouring rain followed. Needless to say, my legs are still tired.

Saturday with Mike's boats our of commission we took our out our Uncle Rudy's boat. After giving a few rides to the nieces and nephews the boat dies - out of gas. This time we brought a mobile phone, so we called Elwood and he brought down his boat with 4 gallons of gas. At least day 2 was sunny and help was on its way.

We got back home Saturday night and so we called up Bob and Sandy. We ended up going to the fireworks with in Maplewood instead of driving to Blaine to meet up with two of my brothers. It was a nice relaxing time.

Sunday we took the yaks out and did a nice paddle around Silver Lake. I do not think we'll be going back there any time soon, lots of green/brown sludge not to mention how bad the lake smells.