Pioneer Day

Darin and Cindy hosted their annual Pioneer Day party, and as usual, it was lots of fun.

Bryce assisted with the important Root Beer production process.

The boys loved throwing water balloons.

And the fireworks are always a big hit! 

Bear Lake

Bear Lake with the Thomsen family is becoming something of an annual tradition. And with Ryan and family in town, it was a no-brainer to go. We enjoyed tubes, boogie boards, and building sand castles.

Jack loved spending time with his favorite cousin, Haley.

There was even time to geek out and play Pokemon Go!

We ended our trip by visiting the Minnetonka Caves. Luckily, neither Bryce nor I had to carry any kids this time! Although Jack did keep asking if the end of the cave was a portal to the Rainbow Planet. (This is a current obsession of his. The Rainbow Planet is filled with unicorns and all manner of fabulous creatures.) I think our fellow tourists were wondering if we were part of some sort of cult.

Another great trip in the books!

Fresh From New Zealand

Bryce's brother Ryan and his family are back in town from New Zealand.  We're excited to spend some time with them while they are here!

From bottom left to top right: Cindy, Haley, Andrea, Mitch, Cole, Bryce, Darin, Ryan

From left to right: Eliza, Matthew, Peter, Jacob, me, Jack

Fourth of July

Happy 4th of July from the Thomsen boys!