Camp Du Nord 2026, part 1: Canon shots

We had another really great week up at Camp Du Nord!

We went with our friends again this year and we all stayed in Lunta Loft for the first time:

The cabin has three levels. The kids slept on the top floor.

Hike to Ol' Baldy:

Our friends are PhD biologists:

Beach time:

Surprise guest, Governor Walz:

We did do the sauna again (although not when this photo was taken):

Omri and Cliff:

Evening in Northland Village:

Some counselors entertaining us by the fire:

The voyageur canoe:

Dan and Holly got to paddle the thing:

Walk to Pine Point with V:

So many goofy skits!

Omri's age group:

Veronica's age group:

These two at dusk:

Dan was committed to getting a good photo:

This one was mine. What a nice night!

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A stop in Duluth

Taken on our way up to Camp Du Nord.

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First of 10th

The start date at Veronica's school sure comes up quick. Here we go again!

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Weekend in Hadestown

Veronica was a member of the ensemble in Hadestown, put on by the Children's Theater Company in Minneapolis. I really enjoyed this show!

All of her grandparents made it down for performances.

Great job, V!

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Two pics from last weekend

R joined some friends at a cabin up north (photo credit to Amy):

Meanwhile, the kids and I had a weekend just the three of us. Here we are at Mac's Diner:

 

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Slice of Shoreview 2026

Minimal photo coverage this year at the Slice.

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State Fair rejection 2026

I'm starting a new tradition of sharing the photo I submitted to the Minnesota State Fair fine arts competition... since it will not be displayed at the State Fair :-(. This year I decided to highlight my concert photography by picking one of hundreds of photos I have taken of the Minnesota Saints Chorale & Orchestra during their Lamb of God concerts over the years. I called it "Witnesses."

We'll try again next year!

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My dad turns 75

We went up north for a night to celebrate my dad's birthday and to enjoy some time on the lake.

My younger brother was there with his family too. Here Omri is taking a tube ride with his cousin Mason:

Trevor on the rope swing (not pictured: Omri, Veronica, R, and Heather):

Ladies on the pontoon:

"Deep sea swimming" off the boat:

Adelyn got in too!

If you can't tell, she's into Frozen (and following around her big brother):

Badminton was a hit:

My mom also turned 75 (in February), so we were celebrating her too. A big Thank You to her for feeding this group of people!

It's not easy to get away for a weekend anymore, so I'm really glad we were able to get up there. Happy birthday, mom and dad!

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On pointe

Veronica moved up to pointe shoes in ballet!

(Photo by R)

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She's Green @ Utepils

R and I got to see one of my favorite local bands, She's Green, on the patio at Utepils Brewing on Sunday. It was great!

I even picked up a copy of their new record and got it signed by the band:

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