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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Ragbrai goes to Switzerland!

Stefan and his newly purchased dirt bike made it all the way back to his home in Switzerland and his family were the proud recipients of these Ragbrai shirts! It was great seeing him and we hope to have him back for another...

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Introducing Lavinia!

Can you believe it? Take Five is now Taking Six. Lavinia is the newest addition to our family, arriving here from Italy nearly two weeks ago. She is adjusting well from being an only child in Italy to being one of the Peterson...

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