Bulldog

Sammy's 2022 football picture.

Target Dog

The game was a fantastic edition to a quick visit to Minnesota. It was great seeing my family and Adam while enjoying the state fair and crows concert. All and all good times and both of our flights were on time.

Section 110

Last minute ticket buy but it doesn't appear there's a bad seat in the house.

Minnesota United

Caught a soccer game at the super nice, brand new Loon stadium. They beat Houston 2-1 to boot.

Band at Work

Nearly 11,000 people tonight.

Missing Sammy

Just needed one more person in this photo from the concert.

Family

A big bunch of family backstage pre show.

Rainbow

Quick shower before the show.

Sound Check

The band getting ready for the show later in the day. Us, taking a break from all the food on sticks.

Big Paul

Three lumber jacks.

Swine Barn

First stop, the cavernous animal barns at the Minnesota State Fair.

Driver

The boys used to sit in the front of this car rental shuttle train and pretend they were driving many years ago. We made Dylan do it again on our visit to MSP this week.

Roomies

Sam, CJ, Sam

The Whole Clan

Ground Cover

I hated being on the ground for this but the picture turn out pretty good. My legs aren't as flexible as they used to be.

Couple Shot

It's been a while since we had a professional picture together. This one turn out ok.

Cousins

Displaying good behavior.

Togetherness

The photographer of the family shoot force a few images. Funny all the same.

Dawn of Rail

Nice picture from one of Nicole's early runs this week. We have been getting a break from oppressive summer heat the last couple weeks but I'm sure it will be back.

Milo

Milo got some extra attention during Nicole's visit to Santa Fe. I think this look is "so, you want to walk how far?"

Santa Fe

Nicole had a nice visit with Linda and Gil with what looks like some fantastic weather. I stayed home with Dylan but plan to join her next time.

Drop Off

Nicole helped Sam move to his new dorm for his sophomore year and left him there to spend some time in Santa Fe. They left VA at 6am Wednesday so she got a few more Sammy days than I did. He's back at football training now. Hope he's staying healthy.

Crafty

Craft projects before Sam returned to Des Moines.