Skiing, a Frog & Bieber Fever with the Beckers

We had a GREAT long weekend up at the cabin last weekend with the Beckers!  The weather was beautiful so we've shared many of our favorite pictures of the weekend. We fished, and fished, and fished, went frog hunting, ate pizza at Zorbas, went skiing/tubing, swimming and anything outside because the weather was so very perfect.   Zoie and Ellie spent plenty of time with the boys - we will not forget that they were the ones who taught him about Lady Gaga & Justin Bieber. So much, that Brady asked us to go to Lady Gaga's house the other night, and was running around the house yelling "I have Bieber Fever!!"  Oh, wow.

Enjoy the pictures. Thanks Beckers & Shercks for a great time with family.  We are so lucky!

Cutie Batootie

Summertime!

Gpa Becker & Bennett at Zorbaz

Chasing ducks with a bat

Swimming - warm Gull Lake!

Fish on - PROUD little boy!

Swing time - "Zoie, higher! higher!"

The weekend fishing guide, Daddy Sherck

Proof the guide put the girls to work

Ellie & Gma Becker on the boat!

ahhhh! Love this place!

We caught a FROG!!

Hangin' w/Gma & Gpa Sherck

Jumping off of the dock

Thumbs up to a good ride

"Row Row Row me faster"

Zoie & Ellie Tubing

Sherck family

Bennett's Babysitter - Zoie

wheeee!

Way to go Zoester! Up on skiis!!!

Sun Goddesses

Double fisting fish

Stones, Baby, Stones.

Mom is recovering from a long 1.5 weeks.  Last Monday she had severe back pain/craming/nausea which lead to a trip to the doctor, to a CT scan and to the Urologist. They found kidney stones.  It's rare, but they found one stone on each side. These were large kidney stones, one 7-8MM on the right and 6MM on the left.  Because of the size, the chances she had to pass on her own were not very good.  She had an out-patient surgery (Cystoscopy, Lithotripsy & Stent Placement) last Wednesday to "break up" the 8MM stone which was causing her the most pain.  She feels lucky that Dad was home last week to be by her side through all of the non-sense.  The stent caused severe discomfort but the great news is that it was removed yesterday and we believe she is on the road to recovery!  For now, she and the Urologist will watch stone #2 (6MM) while taking her through blood/urine tests to see if they can find a cause.  We know she's no health nut, but we don't want this to happen again so will take any precautionary measures ordered! Too much information - but, did you know the stent was 12 inches long? Yikes.

Comparison - Amazing

Wow, found these two pictures.  For all of those who say the boys look nothing alike, take a look at these! (yes, they were both wearing the same shirt:)



Brady - Baptism

 


Bennett - Baptism

 



Bennett's Baptism (aka "Holy Dunking")

Today, we celebrated Bennett's Baptism at our awesome church, Word of Peace here in Rogers!  Bennett was a SUPERSTAR and was great the entire service and was in a great mood the entire day.  We hope that the holy water gave Bennett a spark to a "new beginning" of sleeping through the nights, health and true happiness.  Thank you to our family who came to spend the day with us and especially Bennett's sponsors, Aunt Cami and soon-to-be Uncle Ryan.  We feel so blessed to have two beautiful boys and a great family to share them with.  We love you!

Sherck Family - Bennett's Baptism
Bennett: 5 months,  Brady: 2.5 yrs



Ryan, Cami, Katie & Sleepy Bennett




Bennett wearing the first DRESS of his life.
This is a special dress, handed down in the Sherck family for many generations.

 

Little Chunka

Bennett with Pastor Ron - he was happy because he had ATTENTION!

Our Family with the Beckers!

Our Family with the Shercks!

Sponsors Cami & Ryan

June 2011 Durham Craugen's Visit

Our 2nd annual Brainerd-Craugen's vacation with the Durham clan was a blast! The weather wasn't so hot, but we made the best of it and had blast! I've attached some of our best photos. There were too many to share!  The week was full of fishing, eating, drinking, building sand castles, and...more fishing! Thanks for the great time everyone!

B&B

Pic taken by Uncle Jim -  Brades & Daddy fishing off the doc at sunset.

Gma with a BIG ONE!

Whooey!  Um, Gma  - where's the sun?

Sherck Family June 2011 - Ernie's on Gull

Sara & Kris

Jim & Jenni

Uncle Jim - and Guide Daddy Sherck

Sunrise on Gull

Gma teaching Bennett how to drive...

Gma & Brades, chillin



Gpa Durham with a solid catch, he looks happy!



Our chefs...FISH FRY NIGHT!

Fire Pit

The "crew" - Dinner at Ernies

Craugen's Cabin 2011

Gma & Gpa Sherck



Cute Couple - Mama & Dad




Chunkers - 4 months



Mom, Sara & Amy



Jim & Brady chasing ducks - Brady in ACTION (good form)




What up?



Busy days with no nap



Fat guy in a little coat



Gma & Bennett

Baby, it's HOT outside.

It's a blasted hot one today.  With a heat index of 115 degrees, we're staying inside most of the day - Mom is doing laundry and Daddy is, again catching Gophers.  Have we told you? We have so many of those little guys living in our back yard, digging holes.  Mom swears, the other day she saw one smile at her.  Well, Dad has been catching them (4 now) out of the rain spouts. He places them in a bucket and drives them to the gravel pit a few miles away to let them go in peace.   This was one part of my adventure today - enjoy the other pics and video of us today, a day "inside" while it's burnin' up outside.

Later,

Brady


I couldn't figure out a way to rotate this and add it to the blog, so tilt your head and enjoy. Haha





Stay out of our yard!



Nicknamed this little guy "Caddyshack"



Best Buds, brothers



Da Boyz - Comparison at 5 months old

In a few days, Bennett will already be FIVE MONTHS old!  I'll be honest and admit that as I was packing up his itty bitty newborn baby clothes this past week to give away, I shed a tear.  Our boys are growing so fast and as we're excited to begin the new chapter in our lives - I still can't believe Bennett is already 5 months old. 

Do you think the boys look alike?  We hear differing opinions...we think they look like brothers but both have a very independent "look" about them. 

Love, Mom


Brady 5 months



Bennett 5 months