Gooseberry Falls and Duluth Canal

We had a fun day hiking around the falls at Gooseberry State Park.   This is one of the most beautiful spots in the State of Minnesota and definitely one of our favorite places to visit.The kids loved the hike and really did well up and down all over the place.

In recent years they added this wonderful safe walking bridge across the falls to get back to the Visitor Center and parking area.   Vic is taking it all in as he enjoys his stroll.

This man was capturing the falls on canvas.

What kid can pass water without playing in it awhile.

When we returned to Duluth we ate leftovers in the room and then went to the canal to enjoy a beautiful bug-free evening.

And, here we are back to water and the rocks that are so much fun to climb on.

Anniversary

Last Sunday at the Detroit Lakes church they served a cake in honor of our 50th Wedding Anniversary. 

Carrie put this in the Grand Forks Herald: 
http://www.grandforksherald.com/celebrations/4057733-50th-wedding  

When Carrie arrived at our house she brought this beautiful bouquet that we have been enjoying.   It is full of different flowers and the lilies keep opening to provide another fresh look.

We have been enjoying some days at the lake.   Carrie went through some swimming lesson routines with the kids.  So nice to see they are getting the hang of it.   That's a must-learn thing for every youngster!!!

We were so happy to see we hit Itasca State Park at peak Pink Lady Slipper time.   They are the must beautiful unusual flower but bloom for a very short period of time.   We went to the Park yesterday and saw several beautiful clusters together.    

We enjoyed a beautiful evening with a chance for S'mores on the Harmeson's deck.   Ian and Hannah are very close to the same age as Mack and Ellie.

Life at the Lake

After the mowing, the hill is whacked and all the watering is done, it's time to relax.    I couldn't resist this picture.....