Stratton, Braatz, Heesakker, & Efram Three Lakes Gathering

I had 4 videos I wanted to post, but after 2 days of being unable to get this blogger site to upload the videos, I'm giving up.

On Thursday, August 18, 2011, Damon got his braces off and retainers on. The next day, Damon, Linda, & I drove to the Darby cottage. Linda & Damon greeted the Efram gang when they got in after midnight (I went to bed earlier). Saturday, Linda, Damon, & Elsie went to the Northwoods Children's Museum in Eagle River. Laura & Jason came on Sunday. We enjoyed the nice weather all weekend (except for some rain that shortened our Sat. night campfire time). Pontoon boat ride, kids paddle boated, Sunday Lunner at Pine Isle (Laura treated us all to appetizers, burgers, & drinks).

MI continued to Canada to northern WI

After leaving Boyne Falls, MI; we went to the Soo Locks in Sault Ste Marie, MI; on to Ontario, Canada for a few hours, and then to the Darby Cottage for a few more days of vacation.

MI continued

The boat ride over to Mackinac Island & under the Mackinac Bridge was a little rough due to the weather, but the day cleared up beautifully for our day on the island.

MI

Sun. 8/7/2011 Linda & I went to a time share with my sister (Carolyn) & her husband (Ray) at Boyne Falls, MI for a few days. We did some casino donating; emergency room visiting & ultrasound testing to make sure I only had cellulitis and not a blood clot problem in my right leg; did a little scanning for CD, VHS, etc.; sat around nights in the hot tub & pool; rode the ski lift (first time for all of us); & went to Mackinac Island for a day.

Pics from Jan's Week with Darby

I think Dream wants to be Darby's best friend

Darby's first visit with Great Grandma and Grandpa Darby

Cuties

Darby is almost 3 weeks old and we are happy to report that Mom, Dad, and Darby are all doing great.

I know I'm the grandpa but is she cute or what!

Dream is keeping a close watch. She's been a really good girl and she really wants to give Darby a big lick.

Darby, Ken, and Debbie

More of Darby

We don't have much to say. She's a keeper

Hi, my name is Darby Decker

Born 12:12 August 2nd. 7lbs 5 oz, 20.5 inches long and really cute.