More MN trip pics from Fall 2009

In all the years I have deer hunted, we traditionally go to Grandpa Aloysius's house first. This year was no exception. I wanted Isabel to see her Great Grandpa again. He couldn't get over how big Isabel is or rather how heavy. He also thinks Isabel inherited his hairline. Grandpa always makes us laugh. Isabel with her Grandpa and Great Grandpa.

Isabel modeling the new hat Grandma bought her. She was checking herself out in the mirror.

Scotty with the nice buck he shot on MN opening deer hunting morning on our land near Staples MN.

The 3 guys who were lucky enough to see deer opening morning. Shane, Jeffy, and Scotty.

Isabel turns 1

Isabel turned 1 on Nov. 4th. She enjoyed birthday celebrations with both the Pariseau and the Sobiech-Pyka sides. Great Grandma made an angel food cake, mommy spread cool whip and strawberries on it, and Grandma supplied the balloons and candles.

Naturally the bright red berries immediately caught Isabel's eyes and she started plucking them off, as soon as the cake was within her reach.

While mommy was busy picking up a berry off of the floor, Isabel decided to decorate her hair.

Isabel enjoyed her gifts once they were open but she doesn't understand that presents need to be opened. She seems to think the pretty box is the present.

Happy Halloween

On Halloween, Isabel donned her turtle apparel and we visited some relatives rather than trick-or -treating with Isabel's 2 teeth.

We ran into Jen's cousin Scott and his family.

Lou, Addie, Amber, and Josie with Isabel. Eddie snuck out of this picture.

Another fall visit to MN

From Oct 19-Nov 12 Scott, Jen and Isabel made the long voyage to the midwest to visit family, bowhunt Wisconsin, and gunhunt Minnesota.

Here Isabel accompanies uncle Jonny to our MN land to put up a new ladder stand for her pregnant mommy.

Uncle Jon gives Isabel a lesson in botany on a beautiful fall day.

We went to Rochester to visit Becca and Miles. Miles gives Isabel a little music lesson.

Uncle Jeffy and Aunt BethAnn keep Bell entertained.

Finally new blog entries!

I have had a few complaints about my lapse in updates. Here are about 5 new ones. Click on older posts at the bottom to see the others. This is Isabel's first pony ride at the A Maze N' Barnyard in central Minnesota.

We also went on a mini train ride at the barnyard. Grandma Priscilla enjoying the sites. Unfortunately we don't have any pictures of Aunt Mary since it was her camera!

It's hard to say whether Isabel enjoyed the ride or the company more.

MN visit in August

In August Isabel and Jenny traveled to Minnesota for Grandpa Joe's funeral and to celebrate his life with family and friends. Isabel got to see a lot of people she doesn't see often enough, including Jolene and Emmy. One of the many times Jenny is caught with her mouth open trying to get Isabel to smile. It makes no sense since she can't see me!


One day Isabel, Jenny, Emilie, Mary, and Grandma Priscilla went to the A Maze N' Barnyard. Isabel and Em enjoyed a pony ride.

They got to see puppies....

and kitties......

and many more animals.

Happy 11 months Birthday Isabel!

This picture was taken right on her birthday in our backyard. Don't worry grandmas, we weren't out in the cold long!

Mom and Dad enjoying one of their first days off together in a very long time. We hiked on the Rock Creek Trail.

Isabel showing one of Alaska's giant cabbages! I already peeled away a bunch of leaves too. We all ate a bunch of it and will be eating it for some time to come.