Thursday, September 18, 2008

Last attempt at vacation...

We decided to take Labor Day weekend and go and visit my folks in Thief River Falls, MN. We had a great weekend of a few projects, relaxing, wheeler rides, and plenty of outdoor fun. I have to say, the yard has changed quite a bit since I was growing up, but Mom has done a great job with the gardens and trees. Thanks to my little photographers (and digital cameras!) I have a few pictures to share.

First - what happens when two kids lock themselves in the van with the camera...maybe some day they will learn not to leave evidence, but for now I can deal with it.
Since it is Hanna's mp3 player that Brigit is using, I'll let you figure out who is behind the camera.

My main photographer and some of her handywork...


I got to enjoy Mom's gardens up close as we identified and marked quite a few plants. I figured since it was my children who came up with handfuls of plant markers and said, "Look, Grandma! See what we found in your gardens!", it was the least I could do.

If you look closely at the upper right hand side of this picture you can faintly see the driveway. 15-20 years ago you could see the whole thing! I remember walking straight across this area to get to the bus and the trees were still twigs as big as my finger.


Mom does such a great job with her gardens and plants. I guess I can see where I get it from. Thanks Grandma and Grandpa Lubitz for the great weekend!

4 comments:

Lori said...

When my kids get the camera, I get alot of pics of the dogs!!! I love the yard, I wish someday I can have a yard like that, or have the time to do it. The yard was beautiful.

Andrea Fowler said...

Beautiful gardens and wonderful landscaping!

I love the picture of the top 1/3 of Hannah's head. Did she take it herself?

Risdal5 said...

Hanna quite frequently takes self portraits. I'm thinking of saving all of them for a collage when she graduates from ... where ever...

Patti Smith said...

Sounds like a fun visit! Makayla loves to take pics with my camera too - they are usually of Holden and Clara. Remember when we would have been in sooo much trouble for wasting a whole roll of film?