Two Year Anniversary

Today is our two year anniversary! We took a few days over the weekend to enjoy a trip to Rochester, MN. We enjoyed beautiful fall colors, seeing the geese at Silver Lake Park, shopping, Mayowood Mansion and Niagara Cave. Below are a few posts of our adventures.

Mayowood Mansion

Mayowood Mansion was one of our favorite parts of the trip since we both enjoy history. Unfortunately, we couldn't take any pictures inside, but here are a few pics of the outer perimeters. Make Mayowood Mansion a "must" if you are in the Rochester area!

Niagara Cave

Niagara Cave, located in Harmony, MN was a fun find for us. If you don't mind 48 degree temps and getting dripped on occasionally, you'd enjoy this adventure underground.

A Day at the Arboretum

There is an arboretum in town that had a Fall Harvest Festival today. They had scarecrows on display, games for kids and lots of flowers. Justin and I met up with our friend, Andrea and her 2 kiddos. They will soon be joining husband & Dad, Dan in China, so we enjoyed spending a few hours with them. Here are a few pics from the day. You'll notice little Jacquelyn is in two different outfits. The poor girl took a wrong step and fell into the pond she's gazing at below. Luckily, Mom had a change of clothes for her and we were all happy campers again!

1/2 Marathon

It was a beautiful morning for a 13.1 mile run! Here are a few pics taken by my wonderful cheering husband.

Getting through a water stop at mile 4.

Finishers: Joan, Deedra, Theresa, Heather. Way to go, ladies!

The runnin' ladies with our supportive husbands (& one little guy). Thanks, hubbies!

Family Wedding

My first cousin, Justin, got married this weekend. It was a beautiful wedding on a beautiful day! It was fun to have a "family wedding" again and enjoy visiting with several family we haven't seen for awhile. The happy couple.

A quick pic of us before the wedding began.

My bro & best man.

My sis and her hubby.

My bro & his girl, Kesha dancin' it up.

Siblings at dinner.

Niece and her dad.

My cousins dancing with their dad to "Daddy's Hands."

Bro dancing with Brie on his toes.

2 of my aunts

John Deere 2008 Product Introduction Show

Justin was recently in Cincinnati for the John Deere 2008 Production Introduction Show. Below is a video of a project he's been spending a lot of time on.

Howard and Linda Visit

Howard and Linda were in town a few weeks ago. We enjoyed a lot of "down time" with them in the evenings eating meals together and relaxing. During the day while we were at work, they kept themselves busy with golf, reading, shopping, and an out of town visit to Galena.

Friends to China

The mom pictured in this photo is my good friend, Andrea. Andrea and I met in college and were student alumni ambassadors together as well as roommates for a year. She was going to be a bridesmaid in our wedding, but she was due to have a baby at about the same time (little Jacob pictured in her arms) so she opted to read scripture if she was able!

Andrea and her family will soon be moving to China to work for John Deere. They are in the process of trying to sell their home, put their possessions in storage and prepare their minds and hearts for a new living location. Would you join us in prayer for this family? Their names are Dan, Andrea, Jacquelyn and Jacob. We love you guys!

More "I dos"

On Friday night, a good friend of ours got married. Ryan was a friend of D's in college-former student alumni ambassadors together as well as roommates with the gal pictured above. He and Lisa are now honeymooning in Hawaii (aloha!!!). We pray for a wonderful marriage for the two of these great christians! Congrats, Ryan and Lisa!

Tech Basketball Reunion

Justin and I traveled to Houghton, MI for the Michigan Tech University reunion. Every five years, the mens basketball team has a reunion in conjunction with the college reunion. This was the year for the bball reunion! These are a few pics of practice and the actual reunion game. It was the "black team" vs the "gold team". It was tied up at 107 at the buzzer and went into a 3 minute OT. The gold team prevailed (Justin was on the other team) but all in all it was a fun game to watch, and for Justin to play. If you've never been to the Upper Peninsula of MI, we'd recommend it. It's a beautiful area and people up there sure are proud to be Yoopers!

Reunion Team Photo
Coach Luke

Getting instructions from the old coach...

Justin taking a shot over former roommate & 2 time All American, Matt Cameron! (And Justin made the shot!!) The other two at right in gold are also Justin's former roommates, JT & Caleb.

Warming up.

Black team getting ready.

Houghton

More pics from Houghton, MI and Michigan Tech University.