I've already posted all of the summer of 2021 baseball photos, and (to be honest), baseball comprised the majority of our summer, but there still were some other very special highlights....
Here's the top 10:
- Maria went to "girl's getaway camp" at Quinn's Hot Springs Resort with a few of her treasured friends
- Dominic and Nathanael went to Catholic Camp at Legendary Lodge and had a blast growing closer to friends and to Jesus
- Dominic turned 15!!!
- Joseph's friend Garshon from Franciscan University came for a visit
- 4th of July Family Reunion in Aberdeen, SD
- Camping trip to Bozeman and rock climbing at Spire
- Camping trip to Missoula and hiking to the big "M"
- Getting 2 new outdoor kittens---"Oreo and Marshmallow"
- Dominic running a half marathon
- Taking Michael to college at NSU in Aberdeen, SD
Maria with a few of her best friends on a "Girls Getaway" weekend to Quinn's Hot Springs.
It is fittingly located in Paradise, MT.
From left to right: Melissa, Laura, Maria, and Beth
Soaking in the lovely Quinn's Hot Springs while having great conversation with great friends.
It doesn't get much better than this!
Nathanael ready for his first-time church camp at Legendary Lodge!
He had a LEGENDARY time! :)
Dominic getting dropped off for the High School church camp at Legendary Lodge.
He also had a fantastic time growing closer to Jesus and other great Catholic friends.
Dominic turns 15!!!
May God bless you abundantly this year as you start high school at a totally new school!
May he grant you great, holy friends and a fun Freshman year!
Joseph with his friend Garshon who he met at Franciscan University.
The two of them went backpacking in Glacier for a week and then came back to do some local hikes.
They even went to daily Mass while they were here and took our local priest out for pizza!
These young men are on-fire for their Catholic faith, which is SO inspiring!
I am so happy that Joseph is at a college that has helped him find holy friends and grow so much in his faith!
It was such a gift to have Garshon at our house for a few days.
He was a true gentleman and so awesome with our kids!
We hope he comes back every summer!!!
Joseph and Garshon playing spike ball with Michael and Dominic.
Isaiah, Dominic, and Nathanael playing mini golf at Wylie Park in Aberdeen.
Dominic, Nathanael, and Isaiah with their cousins from Oregon (Evan and Gwyneth) at Storybook Land in Aberdeen. We all came home for a 4th of July family reunion.
Nathanael and Isaiah riding the rollercoaster at Storybook Land.
Starting the 4th of July fireworks at Uncle Mike's house.
Isaiah and Gwyneth still love sparklers!
Isaiah's crazy hair after a ride on the jet ski!
Our youngest three with Grandma Theresa and Grandpa Pat in Aberdeen for the 4th of July.
Nathanael rocking climbing at Spire in Bozeman, MT.
Isaiah getting braver and going higher every time we go rock climbing at Spire!
Camping in Bozeman, MT for a weekend baseball tournament.
So peaceful, so beautiful, and absolutely FREE because we found a spot of forest service land!
Isaiah showing off his muscles after winning a big round of Chuko! :)
Taking a snack break at the top of the big "M" in Missoula, MT.
This always reminds me of hiking to the big "M" with my mom when I was a little girl.
We camped and hiked in Missoula for a weekend baseball tournament.
Dominic with our new kitten named Marshmallow.
We named him that because his ears and his tail are reddish-brown just like a toasted marshmallow :)
Isaiah with our new kitten that we named Oreo (for obvious reasons) :)
The two kittens are brothers even though they don't look alike.
We got them from friends who own a ranch outside of town.
Dominic running in the Governor's Cup Half Marathon.
Dominic did amazing in the half marathon!
His final time was just under 2 hours...
not too shabby for a 13.1 mile run!!!
Taking Michael to NSU for his first year of college!
I am so grateful that he will be in the same town as my parents and my brother Mike's family.
I'm sure Michael will get to do lots of fishing with grandpa in-between his college studies :)
Maria with Nathanael and Isaiah taking a tour of the campus.
Leaving Michael with Grandpa and Grandma for his first year of college...
he will be in good hands :)
May St. Michael, as well as Jesus, Mary and Joseph watch over and protect him always!
Totus Tuus,
~Maria
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