We Made It!

We safely arrived in Orlando and have been welcomed by thunderstorms and rain. None of our luggage made it, however. We are being told that it will arrive sometime ofter dinner tonight so hopefully we will have clean clothes to...

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The Puritans

Michaela and Lavinia decided to make a movie for an English project class that they share. The purpose was to use any format that they chose to better portray the Puritans as the came to America. I’m not sure how...

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A nice afternoon!

A few weeks ago the kids had a day off of school and I decided to take them for a flight up to Door County. Luke and Emily joined me for the adventure. Here Emily is getting her head gear on for the trip!We had to fly over our...

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Timber frame is almost complete!

I just received these pictures from the owner of Bearcreek Timberwrights! They are working on completing our timberframe and they plan on loading it up this weekend for the long drive from Montana to Wisconsin. They will spend...

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Construction Has Begun!

Our home has become even more hectic with the the recent construction going on 50 feet away. We have torn out our driveway and rerouted it so we can gain access to our garage and the lodge foundation has been poured. Below are a...

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Lavinia lives The Simple Life

We told Lavinia we were going to go camping in Iowa for Labor Day Weekend. She was so excited for this new experience, her first time camping.Lavinia decided to sport a Milano X’S dress for collecting firewood and her...

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The Summer Boat Trip (Part 2)

Mackinac Island bay as we depart at sunrise for our long trip home.Take Five in the Bay of Mackinac as seen from Ft. Mackiniac.The kids get prepared for dinner on the aft deck.Michaela enjoys one of the interactive exhibits at...

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Favorite sister

Lavinia has been told by Sophia that she is now Sophia’s favorite sister! Here they are enjoying the sun on Mackinac Island last week.

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