Day Two in Minnesota
One of my favorite things to do when visiting the Stauffer’s is having “school” with Japheth and Aimee’s children – and it seems they enjoy it too.
Knowing I would be here to take care of the five oldest children, Aimee scheduled several appointments on Tuesday – taking baby Lynne with her.
While waiting for breakfast, the three oldest – Loraine, Jeremiah, and Japheth watched my Monarch butterfly slide presentation from last summer.
Walking to Bob & Doris’ for breakfast.
Morning devotions – Bob and Cerwin
A delicious breakfast of baked oatmeal.
Cerwin and Bob were off to install cabinets – while I walked back to Japheth and Aimee’s to be with the children.
The lilac’s are ready to open when warm weather appears.
When I arrived, Jeremiah was reading to Jaden and Loraine.
After Aimee left, our first school project was to make books. Notice the blank note books.
The covers and a few inside pictures are finished.
Jaden chose one of my bird pictures for his cover.
Wayne chose a picture of cows.
Playing memory. Left to right: Jeremiah (5), Japheth (6), Loraine (4), Wayne (3), and Jaden (2). Loraine won!
Yogurt popsicles for snacktime.
I love this picture of Jaden, as it captured his personality.
Wayne and Jaden’s favorite school project was cutting paper and putting it into bowls.
If cutting didn’t work for Wayne he kept trying until he figured out how to cut. If Jaden couldn’t cut it, he tore it!
At “Grandpa Stauffer’s” Doris is reading a book to everyone – especially her mother – because it is a true story written about the area where Mother High grew up.
Loraine and Aunt Judi listening.
We had Walleye for supper. Yum!
We were invited to Japheth and Aimee’s for dessert. Finally the sun is beginning to come out.
Let me introduce you to baby Lynne – age six months.
So ended our second day in northern Minnesota.
Don’t you feel sorry for us having to endure this kind of vacation?
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