Hello Everyone

Hello everyone this is Travis hows it going? Last summer was pretty hectic and now that the school year has officially started and has gotten off the launch pad we look back and wish we were having that summer over again. Isnt it funny how that works? Anyways let me recap our summer. In June I went to Czech republic for a couple of weeks that was alot of fun and I met alot of really cool new people and I am hoping to go again this next year. My parents decided to continue homeschooling us(there pretty dedicated and very brave or just crazy ;) ) Me, Torrey, and Tyler were all in Marching Band thats pretty cool and we did pretty good this year but we will be better next year. The Corn Carnival was fun like it usually is. And the rest of the summer we survived and now were in the school year.....and I have my license (and they spelled my name wrong >_<) Torrey is going to get his permit in 1 week *shudders uncontrolably* everyone who reads this in Cokato or the near vacinity stay off the roads for Torrey is a crazy driver. Coming up is our trip to Mexico and after that Halloween I love that holiday I get alot of candy :D Also Tyler and Tanners Birthdays are coming up Tanner with be 8 and Tyler will be 13*cough 10* Anyways this pretty much concludes me little blurp on this blog of blogging thingers. So hope to see you all soon.

Travis The Not So Cool, Cool Person.

End of Summer and Fall Busyness Begins!

Well finally getting to some blogging! Here's a couple pictures from our end of the Summer activities. The first one is of Taran and Tanner playing egg toss at the Forest City Stockade. This is a restored fort and pioneer day park that has a reunion every August. They play pioneer days games with the kids and serve food made in the style of the 1800's. It is really fun to see all the history preserved there.

The other picture is of Tanner at the State Fair. We try and get to the Fair one day on discount kids day. We had a really good time taking in the shows, rides, food, displays, and much more! Since then we have been really busy getting ready for school. The boys are now very busy with music activities at school and with lessons. Tanner has started piano lessons for the first time this month and is enjoying that a lot.

It has been a little hard for the boys to get the idea that we need to get going on school work but it should come together as we go along.

The boys are busy at the Baptist Church on Wednesdays with clubs and youth group now. Deb is assisting with Tanner's Sunday School class on Sunday mornings.

Travis now has his license! (on 9/11!) He passed his road test with flying colors. He was quite nervous but did very well. It was quite the day for him and me, as we didn't go to the right location and then had to wait, but I think it worked all out for the good. It gave us time to do stuff together. They told him that since we were late that he would be an "on call" person, but he got right in after lunch because some others didn't show. So now we have to get used to the idea of him taking off in the car on his own...quite the different feeling for a parent, as I am sure many of you have gone through!

I appreciate you all thinking of me on my birthday...was a bit tough day, as some of us have been battling colds and allergies, but it was fun to be thought of! Thank you!

As usual, we are also very busy with our business as it continues to grow. We thank you for all of your thoughts and prayers!