Minnesota, the land of 10,000 lakes, is where I call home and where I will always call home. It is the middle of July and my weekends are full of spending time with family at lakes. I have been enjoying lakes since I was born because my grandparents have always owned a lake home and my family use to camp when I was young. A few years back, my parents purchased a cabin on Lake Minne Bell. We have made countless memories there since.
My brothers and I learned many water sports at young ages and we have always pushed each other to improve our skills. My oldest brother (Lawton) was the first to wakeboard and land 180's. My second oldest brother (Lucas) is the only one of us four that ski's barefoot and he is a great slalom skier. I was the first brother to ride switch smoothly and land a 360 on the wakeboard. My younger brother (Jonny) was the first to land a flip on a wakeboard.
It is hard to beat the fun and relaxed environment out on the boat when we are enjoying these water sports. I remember watching Lawton land his first wake to wake 180, Lucas barefoot for the first time, and Jonny landing a flip. It is a feeling of joy because I had watched them try time after time and take some pretty hard spills. Below is a picture of me throwing down a 360.
My brothers and I learned many water sports at young ages and we have always pushed each other to improve our skills. My oldest brother (Lawton) was the first to wakeboard and land 180's. My second oldest brother (Lucas) is the only one of us four that ski's barefoot and he is a great slalom skier. I was the first brother to ride switch smoothly and land a 360 on the wakeboard. My younger brother (Jonny) was the first to land a flip on a wakeboard.
It is hard to beat the fun and relaxed environment out on the boat when we are enjoying these water sports. I remember watching Lawton land his first wake to wake 180, Lucas barefoot for the first time, and Jonny landing a flip. It is a feeling of joy because I had watched them try time after time and take some pretty hard spills. Below is a picture of me throwing down a 360.
After long hours behind the boat, we would relax with a bon fire by the lake. There is something to be said about the beauty of a bonfire. I can sit by one and watch it for hours. It is also a great thing to gather around on a cool evening. Some of the best and funniest conversations are had around a fire. We reminisce of the past, talk about the present, and dream about the future. I can not think of a time I did not enjoy a fire with my family around the fire. Also, I can not forget the great treats that are enjoyed around a fire too. My favorites are S'mores and campfire pies. Words can not describe the wonder of sitting near a fire by the lake with family while enjoying a peaceful sunset.
I am thankful that I have been born and raised in Minnesota because there is no other place that I would rather be.
I am thankful that I have been born and raised in Minnesota because there is no other place that I would rather be.