First day of school

Megan started the 4th grade while Jaden is now in 1st grade. Jordan and Austen enjoy watching for the bus but are still a little confused why Megan and Jaden are gone all day. Both seem to have great teachers and we are looking forward to a good year (hopefully).

The bus stop is now in our driveway (we kind of sort of moved it) with 8 kids catching the bus. The race is still on every morning to see who can be in the first position. As you can see Megan won out on the first day.

Jaden getting use to his new desk.

Never too soon to "brown nose" the teachers.

Weekend at lake

Spent a wonderful weekend at the lake. Janelle's whole family was there along with Michaela's sister Lucia from Slovakia.

Jordan gets to open a few birthday gifts from uncle Rob.

Jordan and Elli (Elizabeth) relax by the fire.

The Zander men.

Canoe Trip

This weekend Megan and I along with Janelle's brother, Rob and Gary, and Sheri and Lucia went on a little canoe trip. We started at Rob's place on Lake Plantagenet and headed north. We ended up going through 5 lakes and on the Mississippi. In all we went about 7 miles (if we canoed straight) in about 3 1/2 hours. It was a beautiful day and a lot of fun.






Megan & Jeff





We fall behind
Gary & Lucia

Cool Megan

Rob & Sheri

Birthday Weekend

We had our annual family birthday celebration at Curt and Marti's. We enjoyed time swimming and family time while celebrating all the summer birthdays.

Megan and Jaden take an icee break from Swimming, Morgan and Mom are in the background.

Jordan opens a present while cousins and sister watch.

Austen and Daddy take a swim.(yes, I can swim without the floaty)

Jordan practices to be the next Bon Jovi.

Austen, the next Michael Phelps?