A look at Summer!

Since I'm new to blogging, I need some practice posting pictures. So, I went through some of my summer photos and thought I'd post a variety.
Amber loves rocks. Since she was little she has enjoyed a good chew on a rock. We would have to check her mouth often and remove a rock. She would have loved to bring a rock home from church every time we are there. After being told that they were Gods rocks and they needed to stay at the church, she would put them back. The picture of her with the rocks was taken just last week. The three rocks in my washer was after the repairman was here. One was a nice size one too. Rocks not pebbles.
I've posted pictures from camping in Caseville, the children's parade that the kids were in, Kid activities after the parade, the great capture of tweety from Barnes Lake where my grandma lives, a picture of my mom and I from a friends wedding and my college girlfriend getaway at Mackniaw Island.

North Branch Alumni Football!

Friday, August 3rd, 2007. North Branch vs Imaly City.
My dad along with my three brothers were involved in this alumni football game. Along with family friends.
It was a very warm day. I think it was in the 90's when the game started.
My dad (#15), did not play along with my brother Willie (#45). My brothers Ralph Jr. #55 and Daniel #44 did play. My nephew, Levi, was the ball boy.
Last year was the first year for this alumni event. North Branch was the winning team last year with Imaly winning this year.
No major injuries occurred.
They guys had a great time and it was like a school reunion with family and friends watching the game. I've put just a few of the 800 pictures Steve took that night in my slide show. My family loves having their own personal photographer!

A Day at the Fair!

On Tuesday this week, we spent a full day at the Imlay City Fair. I had 2 nephews and 3 nieces who showed sheep there. The kids did well. They each showed 2 market lambs. When it came time to judge for the Grand Champion Lamb each one of them were out there because they either placed 1st or 2nd in the weight class. My nephew Ethan had the Grand Champion Lamb and he then also had the Grand Champion Pen. Way to go kids!!! Your hard work paid off!
After the kids were done with their show we then went and rode rides. I have a niece and nephew the same age as Mackenzie and Amber so they had fun riding with Drake and Autumn.
Amber wants us to get a horse. Good thing we live in town. Getting a horse is not an option.

Family Gathering

This past Saturday, August 4th, we gathered at my parents home for a family party. There were 50 some who dropped in through out the day. We had a great time. It was a very warm day and I think Mackenzie and Amber spent about 12 hours in the pool that day.
Both my grandma's were there along with one of my dad's two sisters and 3 of my moms 4 sisters. Not all my cousins were present but more than half of them were there.
I've put together a few pictures from the day.

More pictures

Grandparent DeLong's

The girls and I have spent a few days in Traverse City with Steve's parents.

We always have a long list of MUSTS while we are here:

*We must go to the Island and swim!

*We must go and play at the tree house in the mall!

*We must go to the mall and ride the carousel!

*We must....we must.....we must....

This time we picked blueberry's. It was in the 90's. We even went before noon.

I'm going to try to post some pictures.