tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28801484468138880102024-03-13T07:35:28.469-05:00Cedar Rapids LodgeJenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04837326561327190014noreply@blogger.comBlogger167125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2880148446813888010.post-11244550306822233802018-07-10T22:43:00.000-05:002018-07-10T22:43:56.483-05:00I Give You...Cabin 9!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
This post is long over due! I don't know where the time goes…you'd think I was running a resort or something! </div>
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Here it is…it's big and beautiful!</div>
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I will use very few words and just take you on a picture tour….you'll feel like you're here! We will start by walking in the door of cabin 9A…</div>
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There is one bedroom on the main floor.</div>
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The main bathroom is handicap accessible and very large!</div>
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Then we head upstairs where there are two bedrooms and a full bath.</div>
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Cabin 9B is very similar, but there are some subtle decorating differences so I'll let you tour that one too. Hobby Lobby was my friend!</div>
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The downstairs bedroom has a queen bed and a twin…just like on the other side.</div>
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How cute is this arrow in the bathroom?</div>
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Upstairs one bedroom has a queen bed and the other has two full.</div>
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The bathrooms are adorable…</div>
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Jillian's favorite part is this great closet under the stairs. She thinks it should be stocked with a book shelf and bean bags!</div>
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We really had fun with this cabin. Thanks to our amazing contractor there was very little stress! Cabinet knobs of all things almost put me over the edge, but we're not talking about that anymore. We feel so blessed to be sharing this new place with so many of our guests. Every week is exciting as we get to show it off again. The fun never ends!</div>
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Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04837326561327190014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2880148446813888010.post-50169370664372167632018-03-05T21:33:00.000-06:002018-03-05T22:04:25.042-06:00Winter Update!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Goal #1 for 2018 (starting now): Try to update the blog more! We'll see how that goes.</div>
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The big news for this winter is the construction of the new cabin 9! When it's done it will be a duplex with three bedrooms and two bathrooms on each side. When it first went up we could not get over how HUGE it looked. I pulled in the driveway after school one day and my mouth just dropped open. I thought, "What have we done?!" </div>
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Since then we've gotten used to it and with each step it blends in a little more....or maybe we're just getting used to it!</div>
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This cabin will be handicap accessible, so we're pretty excited about that. The first floor will have one bedroom and a large bathroom with a shower and a sink you can roll right up to. Building a cabin is fun, but the best part will be showing it to our guests each week! We can't wait to share it with you!</div>
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The winter has been long, but so busy. With three kids, the fun never ends! </div>
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Jillian participated in History Day and studied Pocahontas. She learned to put information in her own words, and even write a bibliography. She loved it!</div>
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Marc and Calvin had a really fun basketball season. Lots and lots of games, but Calvin never gets sick of it. His highest scoring game this year was 17 points! He had a blast.</div>
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Nathan stayed really busy too, but judging from my phone you would think all he ever does is take crazy selfies....</div>
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This time of year, as they are predicting yet ANOTHER SNOW STORM, we start dreaming of summer. We're dreaming of....</div>
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If you don't have a reservation for this summer and you'd like one...give us a call! 800-233-8562 or check out our <a href="http://www.crlodge.com/" target="_blank">website</a>...</div>
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If you do have a reservation, we CAN'T WAIT to see you!</div>
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Well....it's June 22nd and I'm finally sitting down to do the blog. Our first season has started off super busy...which is a good thing....and super fun! Not all resort jobs are fun, but can I tell you what IS fun? Going to Sam's Club and buying all the candy you can fit in your car! Two carts full. Calvin had a great time throwing in all the candy he could find. It's a kid's dream!</div>
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The middle of May Grandpa and Aunt Nancy arrived. We were all so excited....it's like the official beginning of the resort season! We quickly got him into one of our new plaid shirts...</div>
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The new water whoosh and pyramid have been a huge hit on the lake with the kids! </div>
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The former Lodgemaster decided to revisit his fly fishing days now that he's retired. He has been out several times....he walks right into the lake and catches bluegill one after another!</div>
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Nathan had summer school in June. One day his class went to the nursing home and he got to visit Vivian Helgeson. Don and Vivian owned the resort before my parents....we were very close to them as kids so it was special for Nathan to meet her.</div>
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Dave and Mary and their family caught some huge fish when they were here! </div>
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We had some special family time last week. My dad's sister was still here, and his brother brought his wife and grand kids up for the week so my grandpa had all three of his kids here at once! </div>
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We have spent time with some amazing families this year. Some old and some brand new. We are having a great time living this resort life! Would you like to join us sometime? Visit our website at www.crlodge.com!</div>
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Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04837326561327190014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2880148446813888010.post-1705022895615486752017-02-13T21:28:00.003-06:002017-02-13T21:28:33.398-06:00The Year in Review...2016 It's winter in Minnesota...which means the resort is closed until spring! We started our 30th year at this great place on September 1st...and we ended our resort career on January 1st! We are officially retired...as owners...but we will continue to be a part of the resort, because Jen & Marc & kids are the new owners!<br />
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They are excited to continue the traditions started many years ago by wonderful owners(not just us!). Their kids are the perfect ages to have fun growing up at a resort...and sharing that fun with all the kids who will come on vacation!</div>
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2016 Season...</div>
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Great Grandpa arrived in May to spend the summer with us! We were all excited!</div>
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The resort got a new sign...and a guest captured a beautiful photo!</div>
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The Lodgemaster built a new addition to the dock to accommodate the new pontoon! Now there are 2 pontoons to enjoy by the hour, day or for the whole week!</div>
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A new playground welcomed the little ones to vacation! It got plenty of use all summer long!</div>
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We have a standing joke at the resort about all the duck photos taken in the last 30 years...they all look the same, but the ducks provide lots of entertainment for the kids...and they aren't afraid of the resort dog!</div>
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Even the Lodgemaster gets to fish sometimes! He caught this nice bass off the dock!</div>
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Jillian fished with Grandpa the great...and caught a crappie! But the memories are even better than the fishing!<br />
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A new GaGa Ball court was added last summer...it was a hit for all ages!</div>
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This fisherman had a great story...a giant northern jumped right into his boat!</div>
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Memories...wonderful memories in the last 30 years...and many more to be made! We celebrate our retirement and welcome our kids as owners of this great place! </div>
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Do you have your reservations for 2017? There are still a few cabins open! Check out <a href="http://www.crlodge.com/" target="_blank">the website</a> for the latest openings...and come make memories with your family!</div>
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Jen & Marc will continue the traditions that have made Cedar Rapids Lodge such a great place!</div>
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The 2016 season is in full swing at Cedar Rapids Lodge...and we're having a great time! We have new guests, old guests...and the fun continues! Lots of new at the resort too...here's our story in photos!</div>
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A new dock system for the pontoons...yes, a new one added to the fleet!</div>
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My gardening partner this spring...she did an awesome job!</div>
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We celebrated this girlie's 3rd birthday over Memorial weekend...she's too fun!</div>
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A new playground joins the pirate ship and playhouse!</div>
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This week's project was building a gaga ball pit...look at all that experience! From 12 years old to 95 years old! We couldn't have finished it without all of them!</div>
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We never tire of the rainbows over the flag...beautiful!!</div>
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A proud mount...John got this deer on the Elfun Trail last fall! His first ever...but probably not his last!</div>
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We had an awesome summer...the weather was perfect...hardly any rain, but now we really need the moisture...I fear it will come in white flakes, but I think we'll take it! The lake is low, but it usually fills back up in the spring.</div>
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Is July really coming to an end? August will be full of families, fishermen and vacationers, but then comes September, then....WINTER! AAGGHH!<br />
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And the children...the best part of owning a resort is watching kids have so much fun that they want to come back every year! We watch them grow up...and have kids of their own! We love kids...our own and all those little ones who sit at the counter every year spending their quarters!<br />
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And this little girl(second granddaughter) celebrated her birthday at the resort!<br />
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Do you want to make memories with your family? We still have some cabins open in August! Visit our resort website <a href="http://www.crlodge.com/" target="_blank">HERE</a> to see what cabins we have for your vacation! You too can watch this...every night!<br />
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Okay...life at a resort is different every single day! I think that's what we like about it...sort of like Minnesota weather...if you don't like it, just wait 10 minutes...</div>
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If you are doing something at the resort that is not your favorite...there will be 5 other chores that you will enjoy!! Watching families as they drive in on Saturdays and greeting them...is just special! They are so excited to finally be on vacation...and we get to share everybody's vacation with them!</div>
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I made the yearly trek into the woods to put the 50+ elves & critters in their spots for the summer...</div>
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These guys had to go together this year...I think they are long-lost brothers!</div>
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This verse is hanging in the chapel in the woods...a reminder to listen...and find God everywhere!</div>
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The beauty of spring blooming in the woods!</div>
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Calvin caught this giant northern off the dock Memorial weekend!</div>
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Ben came up with his family Memorial weekend and caught a lot of great fish!</div>
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Conrad's family arrived yesterday...he went fishing this morning at an area lake with his brother and caught this giant fish! 54 1/2 inch musky! Wow!</div>
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Lots of "new" things at the resort...we also had a fun visit from this little girl and her parents...</div>
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She is the smartest & cutest little girl...do I sound like her Grandma?? Yep!</div>
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And oldest grandson, Will(holding the frame) is going to national competition in Chicago this week with his JBQ team! Yay, Will! Junior Bible Quiz kids are amazing...they know their bible facts and can beat most of us to the buzzer! Good luck to your team, Will! We'll be praying for all of you!! We know you'll do your best!</div>
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That's all for now! Maybe your family doesn't have a vacation planned this summer? If so, give us a call! We still have some great cabins open and your picture could be in the next blog post...or at least on the fish board in the lodge!</div>
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Oh my....where did the months go? Life at a resort gets busy sometimes! Life anywhere gets busy! Perhaps we had nothing exciting to report? Well...now we do! The resort season will begin in 10 days and there's a lot going on these days....</div>
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We had 4 visitors for a week before Easter...and we put them to work! Is this child labor? We hope not! We just had a few acres of leaves to be raked...they were slow but we got it done!</div>
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Resort work was going along pretty well until this hit last week....</div>
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We slowed down a little...and the snow didn't last long! Guess we put the patio furniture out a little too early!</div>
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We continued our work inside and got the lodge cleaned and ready for the season... </div>
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Once the fryer is moved back into the kitchen, cooking in the lodge can't be far away!</div>
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One of our spring duties involves walking a 2 mile section and picking up the ditches....now this involves 3 different days of walking up and down and into the ditch to pick up all the litter dropped by crazy people! Scary, but most of the litter picked up is beer cans! Calvin came along on the last night and we did a nice job of getting his allergies flared but good! He survived and we all had a good time! </div>
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Guests...take note of this new store open in Bemidji! Believe it or not, I have only been there once...but I'll do my best to scout it out for all of you! </div>
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We celebrated Calvin's birthday last weekend...he's 11 and not the oldest grandchild!</div>
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Here he is with his oldest cousin...Will...before their big concert in Bemidji...I even got to go...the Newsboys...it was an awesome concert!</div>
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We were on our feet most of the night jumping, swaying, clapping and hands in the air...praising God with this amazing group! Thanks for taking me, boys!</div>
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Progress continues at the resort on the Cedar Rapids Lodge mansion in the woods! It's a little big for the two of us...and we're a couple of years from inhabiting it...but it will be fun!</div>
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Here's the view out the master bedroom to the lake... </div>
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Here's a peek at the master shower...pretty fancy!</div>
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Kurt thought we needed some timber beams in the great room...and they are really cool!</div>
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Here's a view of the road side...front of the house. It can easily sleep 15 if needed!</div>
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Here's a lakeside view of the house & garage...still waiting for the deck and grading in the yard!</div>
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It was a beautiful evening tonight...we sat on the dock and watched a pair of loons coming into the shallows...a relaxing end to a busy day! </div>
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Another view of the sunset tonight!</div>
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In just 10 short days, we will greet our first guests and open the doors of the resort for the 2015 season! We are excited...again...for our 28th year at this beautiful place! We look forward to summer days like this...</div>
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And we love fish pictures! This is my Dad several years ago with his big bass! He had so much fun catching it...I miss this guy something terrible! His birthday is next month...he's been gone 14 years and it doesn't seem possible! I know he would have loved all our grandkids and they would have loved him! </div>
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Memories....that's what we're famous for at the resort! In 28 years, we have so many memories...and we look forward to another year of memories...with wonderful friends and family who will come and share their vacation with us this year!</div>
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February is almost over...not much news in the winter...but here's some updated photos of the house and other projects we're working on this winter!</div>
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The siding is done on 3 sides of the house...this is an evening photo with scaffolding set while the drywall was finished...</div>
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The kitchen area with drywall up...the ceiling and the triangle will be pine...</div>
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The living room area...wood ceiling and wood wall of windows...rest of room is drywall.</div>
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Basement with stairway...large dorm room behind the stairs...should hold 6-8 twin beds!</div>
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Windows in basement on lakeside...will be pine...rest of room is drywall.</div>
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Our resort association had a second sign-painting class in February...lots of creative juices flowing for a day...here's some of the fun stuff we made...</div>
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Our church ladies had a baby shower for our pastor's daughter...she lives in Iowa and could not be there, so we made do...we used a baby doll, wrapped it up and taped a picture of Baby Grace on the doll...pretty good, huh? A fun day! Here's grandma holding her "granddaughter"!!</div>
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And here's a couple of blankies I made for the occasion!</div>
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I've also been sewing infinity scarves for summer sales in the lodge! They are so cozy! </div>
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The new clothes are starting to arrive...my handsome, skinny son-in-law is modeling the new hooded pullover with camouflage lettering and trim...</div>
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We drove to IL in January to visit Steve's Dad and our siblings...we took John & Steve's sister to the Chanticleer for dinner one night...a blast from the past! We lived near this restaurant for 13 years in IL and loved these onion rings!</div>
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Oh my...a real diet buster, but probably had not eaten them since 1987!!</div>
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We spent a lot of time with Steve's Dad and he is looking forward to coming up again this summer for an extended stay!</div>
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I think he's the easiest person in the world to live with! He's 94 and so spunky! He was so excited to go to dinner that he had to put on his tie! Love him!</div>
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My Dad's sister, Aunt Pat, passed away while we were traveling to IL, so we were able to attend her funeral and visit with lots of cousins we had not seen for many years! There were over 40 grandchildren in my Dad's family...and almost every family was represented! 3 of my siblings were there, so we had to take a pix! Dave, me, Lisa and John...we had a great time celebrating Aunt Pat's life!</div>
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My only sister lives in Mongolia...they were home on furlough for a few months, so we got to spend time together during our visit to IL!</div>
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We shopped, talked, had coffee, talked, cried...we don't like saying goodbye...so we sort of didn't! She's back in Mongolia now and I'm back in Minnesota...we treasure the time we spend together! I think our goal is to end up together in the same "home" in old age so we never have to say goodbye!! She's the best! </div>
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She took me to Olive Garden for lunch one day...so I think of her and our fun times when I make this soup...</div>
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Zuppa Toscana soup...so good! A comfort food and now a reminder of my fun visit with my sis! </div>
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We have lived with Minnesota winters for 27 years...every single year has been different! Some winters we get 100"+ of snow...other winters half that much. Some winters have been so cold that electric lines snap underground and we wait several hours for the power to go back on...this winter has been very cold with little snow...probably the least we can remember in previous years! I hesitate to share this news...March is not here yet and it can be the snowiest month of the winter! Bring it on! I still have some sewing projects to finish before spring work!</div>
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About vacations in 2015....do you have one planned? If not, we have some great cabins still open for the summer season! Check out our website <a href="http://www.crlodge.com/" target="_blank">HERE</a>, click on cabin availability and let us know if we can help you! If you have kids or grandkids, they will have an awesome vacation...and you will have the best time watching them! Our season begins in mid-May and ends in October, so come spend a week with us! It could be the best vacation of 2015!!</div>
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So....this is the new project at <a href="http://www.crlodge.com/" target="_blank">Cedar Rapids Lodge</a>!!
We started with a foundation in the summer of 2014 and now it's January
2015 and a lot has changed since the concrete trucks pulled in! This is the view of the lakeside of the house...standing on the frozen shoreline! There will be a deck off the main level and a patio on the ground floor/basement area.</div>
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Our contractor and crew have worked...on and off...this fall and winter to reach our goal of completion by summer of 2015! We think there might be a family group...or two...who are looking for a vacation spot for their family reunion in 2015.</div>
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This is the front view of the garage...Kurt is a detail guy and really wanted this overhang on the garage...to break up the wall. He's our carpenter for the resort...we knew him when he wasn't famous and so much in demand! So now we have to share him and sometimes wait for him!!</div>
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Here's some recent highlights in the house...it's a 4 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath, with a 4 season porch and a bonus room above the garage...dream sewing room!</div>
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The living room wall of windows overlooking the lake...this wall will be wood as well as the ceiling.</div>
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The other end of this room is the kitchen area...Steve and Mark are drawing up the cupboards...yes, I'm there supervising!</div>
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This is the wall above the kitchen...it will be a wood wall with wood ceiling in the living area. </div>
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This is the porch area off the living room...it will have wood whitewashed walls.</div>
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We had the spray insulation put into the house wherever possible. It will make a huge difference in heating and cooling the house!</div>
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The open stairway to the basement...I think I'll opt for a different railing! </div>
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This is the stairway from the basement view...going up to the main level. </div>
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The "room" under the stairs...any ideas?? Reading nook? Game area for kids?</div>
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The basement dorm room that will hold 6-8 twin beds.</div>
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The loft room above the garage...600 square feet! </div>
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That's the progress thru mid-January 2015. The guys have worked outside in -20 temps, putting up siding and trim...</div>
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The drywall is hung...the mud and taping guys will come in the next week or two...then we can start painting!</div>
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We decided to drive out on the lake today to see what the house looked like from afar...sitting on public access, driving onto the lake...a first for me in the truck!!</div>
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And here's a view of the house from a snowy day on the lake! Wow! </div>
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If you are coming this summer, we'll give you the grand tour while you're here. If you know a family that might be interested in renting the house, share this with them! </div>
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We still have some great cabins open for the spring, summer and fall...let us know if we can share your vacation with you!! It's a vacation that will provide memories for many years to come!</div>
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I'm sure for most of us December is one of the busiest months of the year! Baking...decorating...Christmas programs...school programs...birthdays...shopping...etc. Now we sit on the last day of 2014, celebrating this year and the years to come! Thank goodness we have pictures to remind us of the fun times...sometimes it's a blur!<br />
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We started the month with snow, but in a very rare occurrence, there is no snow for Christmas!</div>
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Our church has a Cookie Walk every December...and we(both of us) bake for it!</div>
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And everyone of these goodies along with all the other baked donations from our church family were gone in less than 2 hours!</div>
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We were privileged to watch these two munchkins sing in their Christmas program!</div>
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We enjoyed Christmas Eve services at Wooddale Church in Eden Prairie with Sam & Roz & their family.</div>
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We will all gather at our home this weekend...so I decorated! As I always do!</div>
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My Mom's Christmas Village... </div>
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Our tree...flocked, just like my Dad did theirs each year! Only he sprayed a real tree!</div>
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I started a tradition several years ago of giving each of my girls ornaments with their kids pictures in them...sometimes it's a group photo, sometimes individual...they treasure them!</div>
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We also visited this special lady! A bittersweet visit, but we took her a picture of our first potluck with them...when we bought this beautiful place from them! God surely had a hand in this! </div>
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The steps in the garage leading into the house...we will build a ramp at the front porch for handicap accessibility.</div>
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Finally...Papa doing what he's done for the past 12 years with the grandkids...reading! The little ones just run to the hallway, get their book and find Papa...and he never says no! Calli has already found his lap!</div>
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A blessed Christmas season to all of you...and a Happy New Year! </div>
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Oh, the memories...</div>
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Me and 2 of my brothers on Santa's lap in 1957!</div>
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On a normal day, you would be alarmed! Not yesterday...the nation's Capitol Christmas Tree was in town! The semi made a stop in Blackduck before heading on it's cross country journey to Washington D.C. The tree was cut from the Chippewa Forest just south of Blackduck. This is big time for a small community like Blackduck!! You don't often see these guys guarding a tree...</div>
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They took their job very seriously! And it seemed the entire community was there! The band played...</div>
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Even Smokey the Bear showed up!</div>
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The semi was beautifully painted to tell the story of it's journey...this is painted on the side of the cab...</div>
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And here's the trailer holding the famous tree! The back part had windows so you could see the tree, partially decorated for it's journey!</div>
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Jillian, 5, is in her Mommy's class and she got to sign her name...</div>
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Nathan, second grade enjoyed seeing the firetruck and police...and thought the guards might be from the "Chips" show! Here he is with his friend, Detective Flann...</div>
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When Nathan heard the Capitol tree was coming to his school, he wanted to know if the President was coming...we said no, but the Mayor would be there...then he got really excited!</div>
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And had to get his picture taken with him! That Mayor doesn't realize that he made Nathan's day!!</div>
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The pool cover is on for the winter... </div>
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New picnic tables are folded up and stored...</div>
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The last loads of cabin bedding are washed and bagged...</div>
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Whatever did I do before we had golf carts to haul all this to cabins?</div>
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We watched the stocking of walleyes in the lake this month...500# of walleyes, sizes ranging from 9 to a pound to 50 to a pound! An exciting addition to the lake every other year!</div>
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My Blackduck quilting group came out in October and sewed for 4 days in cabin #12...</div>
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Jackie and her block of the month quilt...nearly finished!</div>
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Val & Bev with Val's block of the month quilt...ready for borders!</div>
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Jillian posing with the pumpkin bags we filled for the fall!</div>
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My recently finished retreat quilt, ready to be quilted!</div>
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Fall wall hanging, quilted and ready for binding...sewn many years ago!</div>
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Nativity wall hanging for church...needs binding! </div>
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Stained glass wall hanging to bind for church!</div>
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We also continue to watch the construction progress...every photo seems to make the house look bigger than the last photo! What are we thinking? I guess some big families will have plenty of room to spread out next summer...and we'll have room for our growing family whenever we retire!</div>
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And this just might be a sewing loft...some day!</div>
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<br />Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04837326561327190014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2880148446813888010.post-26282665462840505482014-09-24T08:55:00.000-05:002014-09-24T08:55:48.195-05:00Fall Arrives at Cedar Rapids Lodge! Fall comes early to northern Minnesota, but this year it seems to be coming slower than past years! That's a good thing, because we all know what comes after the fall season! We are not ready for snow! I can't get enough of the fall colors...and they are not even at peak yet!<br />
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September is a slower time of the year...guests are a little quieter, pool is closed, playground is empty, but fishing continues! Lots of crappies, bass, northern and a few walleyes! The best part of fall and September has to be the sunsets! These pictures were taken last night...15 minutes apart...I just couldn't stop looking! Just awesome!</div>
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And the Lodgemaster gets time to fish!</div>
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It was an awesome summer for fishing...and continues into the fall...<br />
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Patsy's northern last week... </div>
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Her sister, Mem's big bass...both fish released!</div>
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Chris' giant northern last week...released!</div>
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Grandson, Calvin, and Grandpa the Great with their catch...consumed for dinner that night!</div>
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Bake with this guy...</div>
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Lucien couldn't wait to show me his missing teeth!</div>
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We're blessed to have him...and our grandkids love him! He mows, he chats with the guests, he's the king of crossword puzzles...and he even catches a fish once in awhile!</div>
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We just finished a very busy 2 weeks, but such a fun time with lots of relatives here...grandson Calvin had a carpetball tournament and it was a huge success!</div>
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Baby George got caught practicing before the tournament!</div>
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Eli celebrates his first win in the preliminaries!</div>
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Charlotte...George...Piper...now their vacation memories start and Piper was only 2 weeks old! It was baby heaven at the resort with all of them here for 2 weeks!</div>
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Now it's August 1st...the weather is beautiful...we still have some wonderful families coming in August and September to vacation with us! While we keep busy with all the resort activity, we are drawing up plans to build a lake home for our "retirement"....with absolutely no plan to quit our day jobs!! Here's the progress so far...</div>
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The landscape is being shaped for a home with a walkout basement...and you can see the beautiful sunset from this view too! </div>
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We took Steve's Dad over last night to see the work so far...I love this picture of Steve walking with his Dad up the incline where the house will sit....very soon!</div>
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Benny picked up his walleye mount from last summer's catch...32" fish!</div>
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This youngest grandbaby has discovered the ice cream cones in the lodge! </div>
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The water whoosh has continued to be the favorite vacation toy of the summer!</div>
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The rain & sunshine has "bloomed" all the plants at the resort!</div>
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Frog hunting just never gets old!</div>
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Grandpa the Great is one of the favorites at the resort this summer!</div>
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Homemade chocolate chip ice cream cookie sandwiches are popular this week!</div>
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The 4th of July parade was a fun activity for all the kids!</div>
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The summer skies are beautiful every single day!</div>
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Berry picking was yummy!</div>
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The guests even offer to give the dog a bath!</div>
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Love the tiger lilies in bloom!</div>
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Finally got in the woods to see the pink ladyslippers...our state flower!</div>
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The grandkids are starting to earn their milkshakes around here!</div>
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Griffin Family from Minnesota</div>
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The tacky fence decor!</div>
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Our welcome sign at the <a href="http://www.crlodge.com/" target="_blank">resort</a> </div>
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Livvy posing on the mermaid rock!</div>
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The summer potlucks continue every Monday night...a great time of fellowship!</div>
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Our pie hostess...and she helped clean up for everyone! Thanks, Eva!</div>
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Summer SunDog...it was cool...look it up!</div>
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Jilly & Calvin in the pool...</div>
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Nathan shared with all the guests...free!</div>
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This is the second year that these kids have cleaned the pirate ship! </div>
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This ship was full of sand!</div>
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And their reward was a milkshake! Thank you Brian, Juicy & Q!</div>
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Calli loved posing and picking the flowers!</div>
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My Uncle Keith(Poppy) and his great grandson, Henry, playing mini golf.</div>
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Cousins getting ready to fish and spend the day together!</div>
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Her Daddy is a Cub fan...she thinks he's funny!</div>
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Do you see all the fun we have? Do you need a vacation? We still have a few cabins open in August...the warmest time of the summer! Give us a call or check out our <a href="http://www.crlodge.com/" target="_blank">website</a>! </div>
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<br />Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04837326561327190014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2880148446813888010.post-19229165842181617482014-06-18T13:50:00.000-05:002014-06-18T13:50:11.129-05:00Summer Memory Makin...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We are in the beginnings of our summer season...and as I search for the photos, this one reminds me of our first year here and the whole reason we moved our family up here! That little boy didn't see enough of his Daddy his first 3 years...but he made up for it in the years since then!<br />
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Nate and Jill were here on Monday and helped make the chocolate pies for potluck dessert!<br />
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This week was Jill's turn to stay overnight at the resort...and she had some pretty special time with Grandpa the Great! A bedtime story and breakfast together the next morning! Such memories!!</div>
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We're dealing with some high water this week...the kid docks at the beach had to be rebuilt after the high water floated them loose! The rain has been a frequent visitor...trying not to complain at this point!</div>
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The new Water Whoosh is a hit! I've had so many kids and parents comment on how much fun they are having with it! Funny, no one comments on how fun the new septic system is! It cost a lot more than the Whoosh!! Oh well...</div>
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And the fishing this year...so far...wow!</div>
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Needless to say...it's been a great month of fishing! Even the lodgemaster caught 4 walleyes last night!!</div>
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And to top off our week, this little girl is coming to visit on Friday! We can't wait! </div>
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Here's John with his brother, Bill...they served at the same time!</div>
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John flew out of Peoria at 5:30am last Tuesday with Steve's brother, Bruce. There were about 75 veterans who participated in the Honor Flight, along with their traveling sponsors/chaperones. They were presented with this itinerary...</div>
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A full day for an average person, but a very full day for some of these veterans!</div>
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This is the archway that the veterans came through when they arrived home...</div>
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My cousin, Jackie, sister-in-law, Nancy, and me with our signs to welcome John!</div>
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Carol & Al Oliver were there to cheer on the troops!</div>
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And here's our Navy guy with his 3 kids! He looks great after such a long day!</div>
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Steve and I with John!</div>
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I cannot even express my emotion standing in that room, watching all the veterans parade by...half of them in wheelchairs...and we tried to shake each and everyone of their hands and thank them for their service! Most of the veterans were WWII soldiers, but there were some Vietnam War vets too...I shook hands with one and he said later that this evening was the greatest appreciation he had received since he came home from Vietnam! We were so honored to greet all these soldiers...it was a very emotional evening and one I'm so glad we went back for! Steve's Dad did not know we would be there and it was fun to surprise him!</div>
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He was drafted in the last draft of the Vietnam War...he served 2 years!</div>
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If you have never been to Cedar Rapids Lodge, this might be your year! We still have some great cabins open for the 2014 season...we also recently updated our website, so check it out<span style="color: red;"> <a href="http://www.crlodge.com/" target="_blank">HERE</a></span>. There are new pictures, new stories, lots of photos of cabin interiors...and you can click on cabin availability to see what cabins are open when you need them! </div>
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This is a tutorial for a hot pad for your table...it is several layers thick, so it's not pliable to use as a hot pad for the oven...it's to set hot plates or bowls on at the table or counter after you take them out of the microwave or oven. I'm making them for every cabin this year. I'll sew a ribbon on one corner and hang them in the kitchen area. We have nice wood tables in some of our cabins and they continue to get "white" spots from a hot dish being set directly on the wood. I'm hoping the addition of these cute pads will encourage the guests to use them!<br />
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I cut my fabrics 9" square for each mat...you need six 9" squares of fabric...2 different coordinating fabrics to create the pattern on top. The batting is insulbright...it is a layer of filling that has a foil-like middle to repel the heat so the table doesn't overheat. The bottom fabric is muslin, since that will end up on the inside of the mat and won't ever be seen....</div>
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I used 2 blue 9" squares and 2 red paisley 9" squares...fold each one in half and press a nice crease. Pick one of those colors to use as the "bottom" of the mat...and layering from the bottom...muslin, insulbright, "bottom" color, 2 blue pressed and laid together with folds touching in the center and 2 red paisley squares, pressed and laid together on top of the blue with folds touching in the center...you pick up one edge of the red and pull the blue over top of it...if you look closely at the picture above, the top red color is laying horizontal, with blue laying over the left side of the red fabric...the bottom red will be laid back so it shows on the lower left side...<br />
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Stitch about 1/2" seam all around the mat...do not leave an opening...the top center where the folded fabrics come together will serve as the spot to reach your fingers in and flip the fabric right side out! Clip the points off all 4 corners to eliminate bulk when you turn the fabric right side out.<br />
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This photo shows the mat after it has been turned right side out...if you peeked inside the center you would see the muslin fabric that was laid on the bottom of the pile before we stitched everything. I use a point turner...a dowel rod that my hubby sharpened to a point for me. I poke the corners gently so the dowel doesn't push clear through and make a hole...just gently to make a nice looking point on each corner...</div>
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At this point, I sew a decorative stitch down the center on both sides to seal the folded fabric...less chance for food to get into the folds...<br />
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Here's the finished hot pad/mat with a piece of ribbon on the back for hanging...I made the mats 9" square because I can get 4 strips out of a yard and at least 4 squares out of each strip...with a yard of 2 coordinating fabrics, you can make plenty of these mats...if you don't own a resort they would make nice gifts...</div>
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I think my guests will like them! And my tables will be protected! </div>
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I have made this pattern for years with 4" or 5" squares for coasters...a set of 4 tied together with a pretty ribbon or jute make a great gift. If I've totally confused you with my directions...check out this <a href="http://craftinomicon.blogspot.com/2011/10/tutorial-fabric-coasters.html" target="_blank">http://craftinomicon.blogspot.com/2011/10/tutorial-fabric-coasters.html</a> and it should help with the directions! </div>
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This is my "bear's den" for the winter! I have been able to spend a lot of time in here this winter...blizzards and sub zero temps leave me with some wonderful sewing time! </div>
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2 of the lap quilts my favorite cousin quilted for me...one already given away!</div>
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The winter also provides us the time to get some "in house" projects done...</div>
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Here's my large, spacious, ugly laundry room...pale yellow cupboards and blue floral wallpaper...just a little dated! But...we're remodeling it this month...</div>
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The cupboards have a fresh coat of white paint, new hardware...and yes, that ugly ceiling is next! Wainscoting on the ceiling, stained pine for walls...then the floor...and we haven't decided what that will be! I spend a lot of time in this room and it will be nice to get it done!</div>
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We also painted the kitchen...we worked together for 2 days and had a great time...really! It was a good feeling to get it done...here's a preview</div>
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We had a pale yellow on the walls and went with a warm aqua...such a bright spot in the winter!</div>
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The mac n cheese was actually pretty good, but the time with him was priceless!</div>
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I also got to be the mystery reader at daughter-in-law's daycare...and gosh, Monica was so excited that it was me...just made my day(photo to come)...trust me...it was the best fun!</div>
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Baby Calli got to sneak a bite of a birthday cupcake from Uncle Max! She looked at him like it was illegal! Too cute!</div>
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We bunked at Calli's house one night and had a great time watching all her new tricks...crawling, walking around furniture...she's a fun little girlie!</div>
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On a sad note...we lost a wonderful guest who had become like family to us! Ruth Kruger passed away this winter in Omaha. We were privileged to have her as a guest for all of our years at the resort...she probably made 50 trips up to see us with her family...and we will miss her terribly. Her family sent us this photo of our resort that they used on her funeral folder...we are so honored to have called her family!</div>
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<br />Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04837326561327190014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2880148446813888010.post-40521409762475957632014-01-16T22:24:00.001-06:002014-01-16T22:24:29.218-06:002014...and a little 2013 too! My last post promised Christmas photos...and I was lax on that! Life just gets busy sometimes and it's not even summer! I love when my guests come each summer and ask "So...what did you do all winter?" And I feel like I have to present a schedule of our activities...when we really don't have a schedule! I think that summer is just the best time of the year...it's busy, but all our guests/friends come and life is just good! But...we really need our winters to regenerate ourselves...relax...get active in church...do our mailings...rent cabins...plan projects...follow through on said projects...relax...read...and most important, spend time with our family! We're not able to travel at all in the summer months and we make up for it all winter long! Here's the draw to get us to travel...<br />
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Yep...all 11 of them! We are so blessed with these little ones...and their parents! It takes a lot of wrapping paper to celebrate Christmas with these guys!! We had a blast! And I think they did too! The cousins have a great time together...and those 3 in the back row are just princesses! That other little girlie sitting in front of them doesn't know that she's not their age...she runs to keep up! Then there's the baby...Calli...she is loved by all of them and is growing and learning and crawling...way too fast!</div>
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What have we been up to lately? One of my passions at home is sewing...and I have had a great time hibernating in my sewing room...making blankies for some of these little ones...and creating and sorting and organizing and teaching some of these grandkids to sew! They have all had a chance and it's something special we can do together when they come to visit. I've had fun making my own original "mug rugs"...little placemats for little people...or just a spot for your coffee & cookie...here's one I made...</div>
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I've also been crafting with a resort owner friend! We will hold a class later this month for other ladies in our resort association and teach them how to make these...</div>
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We had so much fun...once we figured out what we were doing! </div>
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We're really excited to show all our friends how to make these for their cabins!</div>
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The winter scenes are beautiful!</div>
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The sunsets are magnificent...hard to capture on a camera!</div>
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Snowshoe expeditions through the woods and skiing out on the lake!</div>
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I really think this picture is cool...I have already showed it to you, but I am showing you it again...upside down! I can't get enough of it! You might find it framed in your cabin this summer!</div>
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It's dreaming of this that gets us through the looong winters!!</div>
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Wow, where did the month go? We thought the fall flew by and now it's almost the end of 2013! I think this is what happens when you get older?? Time just flies! I thought it flew through my kids growing up years, but as we age, the days seem to fly by at a much faster speed than ever before! I like pictures...and I think my blog friends do too...so here you go!</div>
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Oldest grandson is learning to hunt! He shot this partridge at his "other" papa & nana's farm. He was very excited! <br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-pTOz1DcCc6s/UrXzLKPU5-I/AAAAAAAACjU/ehxOYehmY1c/s1600/will+hunting.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-pTOz1DcCc6s/UrXzLKPU5-I/AAAAAAAACjU/ehxOYehmY1c/s400/will+hunting.jpg" width="300" /> </a></div>
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I think we have "Disney Princess" pictures of every location in my house!! She's possessed!</div>
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It's winter in northern Minnesota...we got 19" of snow in 2 days of non-stop snowing...</div>
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That's the snow plow making his first of many trips to open up the road!</div>
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I took my camera when I walked out to the mailbox during the snow...capturing these pictures...</div>
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Beautiful snow-covered pine...and</div>
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I think this picture is "notecard" worthy!</div>
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When we were in Illinois earlier this fall/winter, I took a picture of my childhood home...</div>
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Such memories I have of living in this house that seemed "giant" when I was a kid! I got a chance to tour the house a few years ago...it has been loved by the families that have lived in it since we did! That was comforting!</div>
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I took these pictures at Steve's parents' church...beautiful banners that I hope to create for our church someday!</div>
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I went to a quilting retreat in mid-November and captured this picture one morning of the sunrise...note the cross in the water...but not in the sky...pretty awesome!</div>
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In December, our church held the 6th annual Christmas Cookie Walk...if you missed it, here's some of the goodies...and mark your calendar for the first Saturday in December next year!</div>
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Two weeks ago I took this picture on my way to the hospital to volunteer...Sundogs appear around the sun usually in extreme cold weather...something we've had alot of lately! I guess these pictures are the reward for bearing the cold!</div>
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I'll give you a couple of hours to read this post, then I'll share our family Christmas photos!</div>
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Rejoice in this most Holy Season!</div>
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And stay warm!</div>
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