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Thursday, August 21, 2008
Sunday, August 17, 2008
MLS Game: Chicago Fire v. D.C. United
My brother-in-law, Aaron Grenz, my nephew Karsten and I took a quick weekend trip to Chicago for my first MLS Soccer game at Toyota Park, home of the Chicago Fire. I have been a fan of D.C. United since the beginning of the MLS, so this was a good chance to visit the Fire's new, soccer only stadium. D.C. United won the game 1-0.
Aaron and Karsten outside of Toyota Park.
Toyota Park is a 20,000 seat soccer only stadium built in 2006. The stadium was simple but quite beutiful, with great views of the Chicago skyline to the north and every seat with a great view of the game.
Here was our view (at kick off) from the second level where we caught all of the action from mid-field.
The Chicago skyline to the north of the stadium.
Here is a picture of the only goal that was scored off of a corner kick. It is hard to see the ball, but the player who scored (he goes simply by the name of "Fred") is in the blue jersey in the bottom right hand of the picture. 
Aaron and Karsten after the game.
Aaron and Karsten outside of Toyota Park.
Toyota Park is a 20,000 seat soccer only stadium built in 2006. The stadium was simple but quite beutiful, with great views of the Chicago skyline to the north and every seat with a great view of the game.
Here was our view (at kick off) from the second level where we caught all of the action from mid-field.
The Chicago skyline to the north of the stadium.
Here is a picture of the only goal that was scored off of a corner kick. It is hard to see the ball, but the player who scored (he goes simply by the name of "Fred") is in the blue jersey in the bottom right hand of the picture. Aaron and Karsten after the game. Thursday, August 14, 2008
Anniversary Trip to Cabin
Natasha and I spent a quiet and relaxing anniversary weekend at our friends, Greg and Pam Deckert's cabin near Perham, Minnesota. Here are some pictures of the cabin and Lake Boedigheimer. 
The Deckert Cabin.
Again, more pictures of hot women at the lake!
That is one white dude. I wasn't even able to give me a tan by playing with the lighting and color! Too much time at the office and not enough time at the lake!
Another babe shot on the lake. 
Natasha accompanied me to golf at Thumper Pond golf course in Otter Tail, Minnesota. Natasha enjoyed sitting in the sun and riding along in the cart and offering up encouraging comments like, "Nice shot, you didn't hit that one in the woods!"
The Deckert Cabin.
Again, more pictures of hot women at the lake!
That is one white dude. I wasn't even able to give me a tan by playing with the lighting and color! Too much time at the office and not enough time at the lake!
Another babe shot on the lake. Natasha accompanied me to golf at Thumper Pond golf course in Otter Tail, Minnesota. Natasha enjoyed sitting in the sun and riding along in the cart and offering up encouraging comments like, "Nice shot, you didn't hit that one in the woods!"When I wasn't hitting out of the woods, I was hitting out of the sand. Here is a video of me hitting from one of the sand traps setting myself up for a par put. It's ugly, but effective. If you are a golf purist, I strongly urge you NOT to watch this video.
Lake Elmo Camping
The first week of August always means our annual camping trip to the Lake Elmo Park Reserve with friends from our church. This was Katie's first camping trip.
Katie was excited to sleep in a sleeping bag in the tent. Here she is at about 9:00 p.m.
Here is Katie at 4:00 a.m. after I calmed her down after a 20 minute meltdown when she woke up and didn't know where she was! 
Kenzie and Jake sleeping in.
Saturday is always a day at the beach which is at a man-made, filtered water lake. Here is Kenzie and here friend, Katie Peterson being a mermaid.
I can't help myself from taking pictures of hot women at the beach.
Katie chilling out after a long day swimming.
Cool Kenzie.
Katie was excited to sleep in a sleeping bag in the tent. Here she is at about 9:00 p.m.
Here is Katie at 4:00 a.m. after I calmed her down after a 20 minute meltdown when she woke up and didn't know where she was! Kenzie and Jake sleeping in.Saturday is always a day at the beach which is at a man-made, filtered water lake. Here is Kenzie and here friend, Katie Peterson being a mermaid.
I can't help myself from taking pictures of hot women at the beach.
Katie chilling out after a long day swimming.
Cool Kenzie.Duluth, Minnesota
We went to Duluth the first week of August where I attended a Solo/Small Law Firm Convention put on by MinnCLE. Unlike many other legal seminars/conferences, this convention was "family friendly" with activities for spouses and children during the seminars, family luncheons etc. The conference and offered seminars ranging from technology, quality of life, office management and more specific legal seminars. Here are some pictures of our time in Duluth.
We were able to catch the tail end of the "Tall Ship" convention where, I guess, pirates and buccaneers share the tricks of the trade.
Jake, Kenzie, and especially Katie, enjoyed the tour of the tall ship.
Pirates run a disciplined ship. Sailors who get out of line are tied to the deck. We told Katie to stay off the Brass Monkey!
Natasha and Katie by Lake Superior.
No trip to Duluth is complete without pictures of the Lift Bridge. Here is a picture of Jake and Kenzie during a late night lake walk.
There is not the typical beach scene on Lake Superior, but there are still hot women there!
Family bike ride. Supposedly all four people can pedal this thing.......Katie loved waving at everybody we saw, which came as a relief to me as people were not laughing at me chugging my family around on a 4-seater bike!
Katie, Mom and Dad on a scenic train ride along Lake Superior.Near Ace
Here is where my tee shot landed from a 149 yard Par 3 at Sawmill Golf Club. You can see my divot mark at the upper right corner of the picture.
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