Meet the newest Nyberg!

So after a month and a half of being up here we figured it was time to make a new addition to the Nyberg family. Hence Agate, the 6 1/2 week old kitty, became a member. He and three of his siblings were brought into Tracy's work and she instantly fell in love with his little mitten hands (reminding her of the lower peninsula) and his lovable personality. Thule and him have slowly been warming up to each other and even now share a bed with Tracy and Dave. The lucky kitty gets to go in every day to see his siblings and play at Bayshore. All in all the adjustment to Skandia is going well and we love having him be a part of our family. 

Agate in the wine rack

Dave: : "I'm not a cat person..."

Tracy's Boys

It sure has been hot up here these last couple of days! Thule and Tracy spent the weekend afternoons at the beach while Dave unfortunately was studying. Thule is still a little hesitant of the water but managed to lay in it to keep cool. Lake Superior--so clear and refreshing!! Thanks to some friends we even ventured outside town some to find a new favorite dog beach.

Chilling in Lake Superior

Despite the heat the garden continues to grow. Little jalapeno and red peppers are sprouting and everything seems to be doing well. We're hoping for a good harvest later this summer and fall. Pretty neat to watch plants grow from seeds and seedlings as we water them every day.

God Bless da U.S.A.

Our first 4th of July in the U.P. and the first couple weeks of summer I'd say have been a pretty big success.
We started off the long weekend at Black Rocks Brewery then brought a pizza home from Vango's  and were able to show our new place to Erik who was up for the weekend from Grand Rapids. The next day we had a perfect beach day with friends and family. Even the dogs Thule, Leinie, and Tucker enjoyed the sunshine. Taking a dip in Lake Superior was even in the cards!

Brett, Kelly, and Leinie

Hanging out under the umbrella

The Petzkes

Nyberg beach time

Spending some time in Gladstone too we were able to play some beanbags, visit with family and friends, take in the parade, sing patriotic songs at church, and even get lunch at The Up North Lodge . The Nyberg men seemed to be quite taken with the ribs.

The weekend was wrapped up with wakeboarding, boating, and even a plane ride on a 1946 Piper plane. Flying lessons here we come!! (Wishful thinking...) Thanks Warm family for sharing your wonderful cabin on Dana Lake.

Fireworks in Marquette were phenomenal. The way they incorported the ore dock with fireworks above and below made it an unforgettable show for our first 4th in Marquette.

Time for some summer

So after a whole week of rain (sure you noticed in the previous blogs...) the sun has come out this week and it finally is feeling again like summer. About time!!! Just in time for the 4th in the north to roll around.

We were able to relax a little this weekend. After a day of studying and working we enjoyed a beer at Blackrocks Brewery-- a possible Friday tradition in the making. Tracy and Thule headed downstate for the Disterheft family reunion. It was great to see everyone!

All the Disterheft clan

Before we left St. Joe area though of course we had to head to Grand Mere Beach to take the doggies for a swim.

Thule, Tracy and Maggie enjoy a day at Grand Mere

Dave also headed downstate this week for the signing of legislation that he helped to draft with MUCC. It was an exciting moment as Dave's first cradle-to-grave enacted bill as a lobbyist, and it sounds like it will help improve conservation in Michigan. It may not be long again before another quick trip to Lansing as other legislation Dave has been busy with -- the "Hunter Heritage Bill" -- recently passed the legislature and awaits Governor Snyder's signature. A bittersweet capstone to all the hard work and time Dave has spent with MUCC. After the upcoming bar exam new adventures are in store for him and his career.

And we finally had a Wednesday night "weekend" at the farmhouse as it was our turn to host the weekly night out with some of our new and old U.P. friends. Lots of dogs, good food, and fun. A pretty good way to get through a summer humpday!

Joey, Thule, Leinie and Tucker take a break from chasing each other for a pose