Benziger babes

Bracelets galore for the Swiftie! The Taylor Swift themed tents and mattresses for the birthday party set up in the living room We had a "In my double digit birthday era" Taylor Swift themed sleepover party over the weekend with a few friends and her cousins. We played lots of Taylor Swift trivia games, made bracelets, did face masks, ate cake and watched the Grinch. Just as it was time for bed, we watched the beginning of Taylor Swift's last Eras tour live from Vancouver, BC. She was very sad when we had to turn if off for lights out at 10:30PM. Marit had her microphone to sing and dance along and knew almost every word. Before every Taylor Swift, show she completes her Mastermind checklist to guess which outfits Taylor is going to wear for each era and which bonus songs are going to be played. It's amazing to see how inspiring Taylor is on an entire generation of young girls and how she brings people together and builds community through her shows. Marit is definite...

  Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) summer 2024 trip We had a perfect week in the BWCA. Blue skies every day, highs in the upper 70s, lows in the 50s. No rain. Minimal bugs. We had a fantastic site. Nice day trips and picnic lunches. Caught some fish. Played games and roasted s'mores. Other than the full moon putting a damper on the night sky and northern lights, it was basically a 5 stay week! We made some haiku's the describe the trip, enjoy! BWCAW Haikus  by John, Seth, Katie, Lauren, Theo and Marit Entry one-four, go! Two canoes paddle by turtles, down winding river.   Portages we go, Hauling packs, paddles and poles. Makes voyageurs strong! Theo and Lauren carried their canoes 200 rods. They voyageurs now. What's a perfect site? Great views, tent pads, jumping rock. We hit the jackpot! Misty morning, coffee Beavers swim by in the bay, Reading on the rock. Paddle to day hike Sioux Hustler trail to Devil's  "Where is your permit?" The greatest s...