Family Reunion

We just had a long overdue family reunion. I learned so much about Dad's side of the family. I suppose this feat wasn't that difficult because I really didn't know anything. We traced back our roots to Ireland, Scotland, England, and Quebec. -I'm not sure where they migrated to Quebec from. I've had relatives on this continent as early as 1758. My great great grandpa came down from Quebec and started farming. He had a large family and we have dispersed all across the US.

It was very interesting seeing all the faces at the reunion some where familiar, but most where not. Many have lived near me my whole life, but I hardly know them. Most interesting is that I currently am living within 10 miles of a relative I never knew existed on my dad's side, who married a man who is likely related to my mom's side of the family.

I had a good time learning about my heritage. The food was great, and you should have seen some of the old pictures that people brought! Some where so old they where printed on tin. My mother brought several pictures that my grandpa had from his aunt. Many of these photos we are not sure who exactly they are, but they are definantly relations! Hopefully, we can figure out who they are.

Anyway, family history is interesting, attend the reunions!

Welcome fellow canoers!

As Andy said this is our new blog. Keep us updated on good stories and adventures.

Now I have my own profile. No more imitating Javin!

Let's get this thing started. BWCA 2005 went really well. Brady, Andy C., Craig and I entered at the Wood Lake entry point neary Ely MN. We stuck to some large motor boating lakes (which was annoying, but the only thing we really could do). It meant more traffic, but we still had tons of fun. I'll have to get a good summary with pictures up on my website sometime.

I also just got back from scout camp. I even got free time off work for it! Good ol' community service. I went sailing and swimming, but mostly I wrangled youngin's. That's really about all the interesting stuff that I can think of.

-Andy J.

It's a test run! Javin gave me administrative rights, so away I go! Welcome to Life as we Know it. With any luck, this will be a great way for the ol' crew (with new additions of course) to communicate about [drum roll...] life as we know it! Major topics include: BWCA, large life events, funny adventures, getting stuck (and the levels thereof) and more. Have fun!

-Andy J.