e-mail quote of the week

"A life without love is like a year without summer."

—Swedish Proverb

I haven't kept up with my quotes of the week once again. Geez, the days just really fly by though!
We are having a fun filled summer. Last week we went camping from Monday through Friday at Lake Carlos State Park by Alexandria, MN. Grant's parents were there as well. My Nephew Logan joined us and I do believe he had a good time. Logan, Grant Amber and Grant's father did geocaching and that seemed to be something the crew enjoyed. I stayed back and relaxed. Tuesday we had our friends from Fargo come and spend the day at the beach.... Frannie, her daughter-in-law Brenda, and two of Frannies Grandchildren came. Also friend Sharon, came with her husband and son and friend Charleen and her little girl. I felt so blessed that they drove an approx 90minutes to come for a short time to see us! The rain had to come and make it's mark on each day but we had a great time despite only being able to spend one day at the beach. Going back before the camping trip... Sunday we drove all night to get to Fargo so we could rent a car and practice driving with Logan before his 230 driving test. He passed with a 100% I was so happy I cried a few tears of joy! This past weekend we spent Friday night at Grant's parents home and then we headed to my mom's lake place Saturday and spent the night there. Sunday we stopped in St.Paul to have dinner with Grant's brother. I feel that after a vacation one needs a few days to recover from vacation eh'
Today Amber and I spent the day at the pool. Tomorrw night we are going to the farmers market which I find to be such a fun time! Thursday we are headed to door county to bring Amber to the place with the goats on the roof, (Al Johnson's) and check out a couple of the beaches. Amber's departure time is getting near (August, 15th) and I'm not sad about her leaving as much as I feel blessed to have had the whole summer with her and making more memories together. The only other thing we plan to get in before she leaves is the NEW zoo here in Suamico. It's hard to believe that the summer is coming to an end and school supplies are out along with halloween decor!
Hope everyone is having a wonderful summer!
Take Care
Trudy

Yesterday Amber and I went to the post office and a nice man opened the door for us and everyone around us were all doing this as well. Amber noticed and said "everyone is being so nice, I like that." I just thought it was sweet that she noticed this

"To sit in the shade on a fine day and look upon verdure is the most perfect refreshment."
—Jane Austen


"Always be a first-rate version of yourself, instead of a second-rate version of somebody else."

—Judy Garland


Fun is about as good a habit as there is.
-Jimmy Buffet

"My goal in life is to be as good of a person as my dog already thinks I am."

—Author Unknown

My goal in life is to be as good of a person as my dog already thinks I am.
-Unknown