Monday, July 21, 2008

13 weeks old

Shane took Riley along fishing on the Mississippi River
for the start of Doug's bachelor party.
Helping Uncle Hofius drive the boat.

Waiting for dad to catch a fish.

Giving Uncle Hofius kisses

Digging for a cold one

Hard day of fishing and drinking will make everyone tired.

12 weeks old

Here is Riley at 12 weeks old she is getting so big.

Hanging out with Dad during a caps game

Shane and Riley driving the boat down the Mississppi River in Anoka.

Thursday, July 10, 2008

35W St. Anthony's River Bridge

10th street bridge, approaching the new 35W bridge.

Two precast sections remaining for the 35W north bound lane.


The golden piece getting raised.

Almost there.....

Getting closer.......

The golden piece setting in place.
Experiencing the bridge falling down last August
and now seeing it getting rebuilt from the river,
was a once in a lifetime experience.

Remaining pieces from the fallen bridge.

Mississippi River Pool 2

Went fishing on the Mississippi River down by St. Paul.
Steve's first catch of the day is a Sheephead.
1st Catfish of the day, yeah he is that big.

Another sheephead, couldn't keep them off our lines

Best fish of the day, ma catching the only walleye.

Lock and Dam #1, Ford Dam

Driving into the Lock


Lock is full and leaving.


Riley cooling off in the Livewell.

2nd Trip to Mille Lacs

SoDak redeems himself, first fish of the year from the pond, 26 1/2

Another 26"

Riley checking out the fish


On the ride home Riley decided she wanted to cuddle with grandma.
At about 11 in the morning, Shane caught the biggest catch of the day.
A Mayfly decided to fly into his right ear.
Next thing you know, he was drowning his head into the lake.
He stuck it out for another 3 hours, but cut the day short.
He ended up going to the doctor to flush it out.

1st Trip to Mille Lacs

Shawn and Mel came to visit for a weekend
and we went fishing to Mille Lacs.
This is Melissa's new personal best of 26"er.
Shawn's catch of the day


Captain SoDak's only catch of the day. He got skunked!!!! Ha Ha


Melissa and Riley


Shawn and Riley


Melissa passes out and Riley still going strong.
In all it was a fun day on the pond other than the wind.