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Tuesday, July 31, 2018

Matt's Purdue Weekend

Matt hosted a weekend with all of his Purdue friends at the lake house the same weekend as my visit with Katie and Kristin.  There were 10 guys from 6 states and it was great for them to be all back together again.  It is awesome how they all stay in touch and make the effort to see each other.

This was the rough itinerary of events, with lake house fun sprinkled in between.
  • minor league baseball game
  • golfing
  • a party bus to go to Okotberfest & Potawatomi casino
  • fishing on Lake Michigan
  • fish dinner at home


inflatable kayak is easier to carry over a bunch of rocks to the lake than a real kayak

new hammock


The first group comes in town

Kenosha Kingfish Game


downtown Kenosha bar hopping

Fire time

Hung out with some passing night-kayakers who came up for a couple beers

All the toys out

Gorgeous morning

Tee time
Cornhole games


Kayaking

Retro Video game, just like college!

Golfing into the lake with biodegradable golf balls


Not a comfy resting spot, Mike!

Party bus
Okotberfest, on SummerFest grounds in Milwaukee

Potawatomi Bingo & Casino



Fishing Trip






Cooking their catches for dinner that night



Breakfast from the local deli down the street

Mark came back to Lake Forest and stayed one more night with us, great to see him!

Fun weekend!

Richardson & Carpenter Visit


We look forward to the Richardson's annual visit every year, and this year was no exception.  It worked out that they were in the Midwest during the guys' college reunion weekend, so while they did that up at the lake house, Katie and the kids spent the weekend with me and the kids.  Then Kristin and the kids decided to come home for a visit, too, so we all had fun together.  The guys' weekend will have to be another post - this one's for the girls:)


Spent the day up at the lake so I could show Katie and the kids the place while the boys were golfing.



My adorable godson Jack!










Guys returned from golfing a little early and started playing corn hole.

The host with the most.


Back at Baranko Lake Forest










Reunited and it feels so good

PJ arrives with a suitcase full of American Girl fun


Birthday gifts for the kiddos




Day at the beach!







































Botanic Gardens





Trains

Rose garden in bloom









Popsicles after lunch at the Mean Weiner

The next day we said goodbye to Katie and Joe and went back up to the lake to show Kristin, PJ and Seb and meet Mom and Dad and Grandma for a lovely afternoon


























at the Kenosha beach








Going through Grandma jewelry box with Grandma




Pork and peaches for dinner with fresh mint




Movie time

Beautiful moon that night

Toys drying out