Weekends away

The past few weekends we've been in WI camping and visiting family. Last weekend we went Air-boating and camping with Grandma & Grandpa Cotts at the "Bottoms". We made our way to the sandbar that we were going to sit at all day and Grandpa had to take the air-boat back to get something and the darn thing wouldn't start. So with Eric and Grandpa in the middle of the river looking at the boat, they determined the fuel pump went out. So, grandpa takes the cell phone out to call my uncle to bring a pump and grandpa's cell phone was water-logged. He had put the cell phone in his shorts and when he was in the middle of the river it got wet. Grandma heard the news and wasn't too happy. The grandkids all had a good laugh when grandpa took the cell phone apart and laid it on the cooler to dry! All in all we had a great day on the water and in the sun.

Summertime with the Esselmans

Summer has flown by so far. Eric & I have been traveling back to WI a lot to camp, watch Luke's power lifting, and parties. And here we are in July already! This past weekend we celebrated Drew's 1st birthday while camping at Deer Trail campground. We got to see Drew eat his first birthday cake and rip open his presents. He's ALWAYS on the go! Eric and I found out that we don't have the energy or patients yet for children. But props to Pam & Andy, they're amazing parents. While sitting around the campfire, Eric and I got to see the surprised look on Kelli's (Eric's younger sister) face as her boyfriend, Andy, skipped out on work and surprised Kelli on the 4th. We traveled a half an hour to Wisconsin Rapids to watch fireworks. They were pretty as always. On the way back to the campground, we all danced to "Shout" as Eric drove. In the back seat was Kelli, Andy #2, and Cheri (Eric's Mom) swaying back and forth and almost driving the car off the road. Let's just say we make a pretty great vocal group! It's always sad to leave family after making so many memories in only a couple of days, but we are grateful that everyone was able to be there. This weekend we're heading to Meonomonie to go Air-boating with Grandma & Grandpa Cotts and camp. Back in the day, g-ma & g-pa never let the kids go air-boating all day with them. So having the honor to finally be old enough to get invited to go with is a great feeling! I'll make sure I post some pictures from our weekend to come!