Saturday, August 16, 2008

Camping in Minocqua: August 11-August 15

The 1st Annual Putzer Family Vacation.....starring Sam & Maura; Meghan, Chuck and Mahley; Grandma Virginia; Aunt Kathy; Aunt Patti; Uncle Gerard and Aunt Diane. A full 5 days of sun and sand, wine and hotdogs, and even 1 big Birthday cake.


We got a wonderful new tent just for this occasion.....and it is fabulous! 2 glorious rooms, a hanging shelving unit, a window or more on every wall and even 2 dormer windows to complete the set.


The site Chuck's sister reserved was absolutely great. It was a very private group site, complete with our own pump, bathrooms, lots of camping space, giant fire ring, and best of all.....our own private, sandy beach.


We hiked every day, Maura leading the charge.....

It was Sam and Uncle Gerard's Birthdays....Sam turned 1 and Gerard turned 50....cake was enjoyed by all


And swam....


And when the kids were snuggled into their sleeping bags....we all relaxed by the fire


Ah, good times were had by all

Tuesday, August 5, 2008

Its raining, its pouring....


So it actually was neither raining nor pouring, but Maura saw a single dark cloud, boldly stated that "I love storms" and insisted on her storm gear.


Maura the Berry Picker




Monday, August 4, 2008

Sam Stands....

There is no bathtub too deep (he does appear guilty of something, doesn't he?)

And no table too tall......