Small Group Trip to Lake Mille Lacs

This last weekend Kerri and I went on a trip with our small group from church to Lake Mille Lacs. Although the fishing was terrible and it was VERY cold, we had an absolute blast with everyone. It was so much fun just to hang out with everyone and get to know everyone so much better. We went fishing, watched movies, played games and hung out. I personally really enjoyed Saturday when it was just us guys out in the ice fishing house. Nothing at all against the girls but it was great getting to spend time with some awesome guys who love the Lord and like to have fun as well. We had some great conversations and a LOT of laughs! Kerri also really enjoyed Saturday as all the girls hung out at the cabin and talked most of the day. She really got to know more about the rest of the girls in small group and they got to know more about her. I guess that since this trip was such a hit with everyone that a summer trip is being planned already. We really are blessed to have such a great group of friends. Since Kerri and I live so far away from our family, it is great that we have our small group to be our "Minnesota family".

Puzzle Finished!

For Christmas Kerri got several puzzles from my parents. They are 1000 pieces each and are quite difficult. Well, Kerri started on one of the puzzles two weeks ago and finally finished it earlier this evening! She's been working a lot on it and though it was tough to do, she did it and got the puzzle done! It'll be interesting to see how long it takes her on her next puzzle.

So I Can Pack It Away...

So my wife made a triple chocolate cake a week ago today. It was the normal size of a rectangular cake. Well anyway, she did not like how it tasted so it was up to me to make sure it didn't go to waste. Well after eating away at the cake everyday, I managed to finish the entire cake this evening. I know, what an accomplishment... I just couldn't see throwing away what I thought was a perfectly good cake (and I couldn't let it go bad). And for the record, I thought the cake was delicious!

Kerri's First Time Ice Fishing

So since I am such a good husband and love my wife dearly, I purchased an ice fishing tent yesterday. Okay, so there's a bit of selfishness there but I knew that Kerri would not go with me if she had to sit outside in the elements. I got a really good deal on a two person tent and took Kerri on her first ice fishing trip this afternoon! She caught 11 crappies and 1 bluegill and I caught 11 crappies and 1 bluegill as well! We had a great time together...even though I had to take off all the fish for her. I didn't mind though, it was fun! I'm pretty sure that Kerri will go again with me in the near future! By the way, the picture of Kerri with her fish is the first fish she has ever caught through the ice!! She did it all by herself! That's my baby!!!

Fishing on Bald Eagle Lake

So today Jimmy and I went fishing on Bald Eagle Lake for a few hours. It was our first time there so that made for a learning experience. Jimmy caught a crappie, which by the way was the only fish of the day for us. Although we fished in the sleet and were pretty much the only fishermen who WEREN'T in a tent, we had a lot of fun.