Gabe and Monica headed over to Jason’s house for quite the birthday party. Lots of sliding around into pools of spaghetti, whipped cream, flax seeds, and other disgusting goo. Sounds like a blast, though Gabe thought it was a bit too disgusting I think.
Charlotte and Valri headed out to Chico this weekend to get Chris setup for his next year up at Chico State. Valri is into big industrial sites and Susian Bay in Benicia has plenty to offer. The mothball fleet stands ready to set sail. A rare sight inside the den of a modern day college student. Looks a lot neater than I recall from my old college days. Charlotte has a load of fun goofing around the campus. ...
Gabe, Doug, and I planned to take out the boat this morning for some fishing, but the fog had a different idea. It’s been beautiful every day, though a bit windy. That’s why today and the thick fog early was such a surprise. Trying to roll with the punches, we headed to the Santa Cruz Wharf for some fishing instead. We caught quite a few small fish including jack smelt, mackerel, anchovies, tiny flounder, and even a starfish. The day turned out very will indeed. ...
I am so jealous my family gets to see Scott without me. It looks like Monica and Annabel both have a thing for bacon. The extended Multer clan heads for the beach. Annabel is such a cutie. A few family photos before Charlotte and the kids head home to join their very lonely dad in Santa Cruz.
Charlotte and the kids head south in the car to visit with Scott and his family in Chicago. First stop has to be our favorite bishop. Next stop is Wisconsin and it’s not a surprise the kids need to get out of the car and run around a bit. Finally the family arrives in Chicago to be greeted by huge crowds for the big Lollapalooza event. Some fun at the Navy Pier tops off a very long day of driving. It’s great to see Uncle Scott, Bridget, and Annabel. Let’s also not forget it’s been a long time since everyone has seen Joe. ...
Charlotte and the kids make the last run out to the cliffs before heading for home. Sure wish I could have stayed just a little longer. A few of the great old buildings in historic Calumet.
Only Charlotte and the kids are left up north now. So it’s a quiet day over in Jacobsville. Gabe makes quite the find when they get back home. Looks like he’s got a new friend to keep him company now that Doug and Zach have left.
This summer has been loads of fun, and pulling out George’s boat is a sure indication that things are winding down.
George takes the crew out to Houghton for lunch. Everyone enjoys the sights as they approach Hougton. On shore it’s time for lunch and then fun over at Chutes and Ladders. These photos can’t do a good job of showing just how hot it was today, but you get a hint watching Lindsey try to hide from the sun. Time to get back in the boat and head home. ...
Today I’m heading back home to Santa Cruz, but not before we take the boys out for some fishing on Lake Superior. Captain Gabe and Captain Zach take turns at the helm. While the rest of the kids enjoy a nice game of cards back home. Charlotte, Valri, and Gordon headed out to visit this very cool house they call the cord house. The wood sculptures and things he embedded into the walls are pretty unbelievable. ...