Twenty-three was a good fun year, full of travels and new things.
Jacob turned twelve, William is eight, and Henry is eleven.
History day for Jacob's grade, William made First Communion.
Chicago U-Boat, Mammoth Cave, horseback riding on spring break.
We flew out to California, went to Disneyland!
Boundary waters with the family, Whoa! A great big moose was swimming!
Beauty and Beast musical shows, distance running, then diving.
Lots of concerts and Christmas prep, we are now on Christmas Break!
We three boys of Delano here
Bearing news we bring Christmas cheer
hear our story, guts and glory
Following this past year
Oh, year of wonder, year of sites
Year with awesome outdoor nights
Northward driving, still providing
Calm is found in nature sites
Start the year with Jacob’s birthday
Skiing, sledding, cold winter play
Bought a cabin, finally happened
Forest and lake display
Oh, year of wonder, year of sites
Year with awesome outdoor nights
Northward driving, still providing
Calm is found in nature sites
End of school and William turns six
Baseball, bikes, warm weather predicts
Swimming, boating, fishing, hiking
Our spirits these do fix
Oh, year of wonder, year of sites
Year with awesome outdoor nights
Northward driving, still providing
Calm is found in nature sites
Scout camps come, so more camping out
Family Twins game random, no doubt
Rockets, circus, tree down on purpose
Water - not fun - in drought
Oh, year of wonder, year of sites
Year with awesome outdoor nights
Northward driving, still providing
Calm is found in nature sites
Fifth and third and first grade school time
Mountain biking, hunting no dime
Holiday gathering, teeth a-chattering
Christmas bells soon will chime
Oh, year of wonder, year of sites
Year with awesome outdoor nights
Northward driving, still providing
Calm is found in nature sites
This past year at times could be rough
But together we could be tough
Christmas greetings, New Year leading
Can't wish you joy enough!
Oh, year of wonder, year of sites
Year with awesome outdoor nights
Northward driving, still providing
Calm is found in nature sites
Merry Christmas all! We wanted to send our Christmas greetings and well wishes in a year that has been challenging on a number of fronts. As in years past, we wanted to spread a little joy by recording a song for you to enjoy. Grab your favorite beverage, sit down by a fire (or other heat source), and enjoy this song while perusing the pictures below.
Duluth Lift Bridge
Easter
William’s Fifth Birthday
First Day of School
Halloween!
Distance Learning
Distance Learning
Up to Duluth we drove one day, At the Edge waterpark we stayed, Scout winter camp, Jacob’s ninth birthday, Deep Portage in the North, winter play. Ho ho ho, who wouldn’t go, ho ho ho, who wouldn’t go, With all the Werth boys, 1, 2, 3, That’s the Werth year through February.
In early March we played paintball, Soon thereafter the world did fall, COVID came and changed it all, Home became workplace and school ‘til fall. Ho ho ho, we couldn’t go, Ho ho ho, we couldn’t go, Out to parties, sports, and more, So our backyard we did explore.
We had planned a porch add-on, Now our vacation plans were gone, So we built a patio too, Now our backyard is renewed. Ho ho ho, flowers will grow, Ho ho ho, flowers will grow, Rain garden, creek bed, scoop, scrape, swish, Off to the lake to catch some fish.
Despite the bug we went camping, Lots of State Park hiking, Then to Mount Rushmore in the RV, S’mores, prairie dogs, and family. Ho ho ho, who wouldn’t go, Ho ho ho, who wouldn’t go, Into the fall and school for all, William’s in kindergarten having a ball.
The last few months have been very odd, The teachers, police, nurses we do laud, Despite it all we have lots of joy, Time with our family we’ve enjoyed. Ho ho ho, we wish for you, Ho ho ho, we wish for you, Love and Joy, a good Noel, We hope your holidays will be swell!
‘Tis that time of year where the ghouls and goblins come out. Only this year, we had to make sure they stayed 6 feet away, but we wanted to still distribute treats to any brave souls. As a result, it seemed like the perfect opportunity for something I’ve been wanting to do: build a catapult!
During a trip to the home improvement store, we picked up a few supplies (small panel of plywood, and a scrap piece of decking). I introduced the concept of a trebuchet to the boys, and asked them to design one. The result:
In addition to the launching of candy, we enjoyed getting the boys dressed up in costumes, carving jack-o’lanterns, and roasting pumpkin on the fire.
Merry Christmas everyone! I’m glad you made it to the blog. Unfortunately, I haven’t been here since last February, so it’s a bit lacking in updates. In keeping with our Christmas tradition, we have created an audio greeting for your listening pleasure. While you listen to the song, take a look at the pictures below, offering a recap of our 2018 year. We were blessed with a fantastic year of fun activities, combined with plenty of opportunities to get outdoors and spend time with family.
It was a bit chilly (28°), but it was a nice evening for trick or treating. We bumped into a bunch of our neighbors who, like us, set the bowl of candy on the front step and hit the sidewalk.
Greetings young and old The year has flown away O’er the months we go Regaling it today Jacob he turned 5 Minions on his cake Swimming lessons and bowling lanes To Deep Portage we shake
Oh, Jon’s car got run over by a driver Coming home from work in the cities Bluebird house building, Easter egg hunting Lots of bicycling in the spring
We kept on landscaping To build a small prairie And soon William turned one! The cake gave him no glee. The backyard pool came out Tee-ball and running hard We raised another butterfly And tented in our yard
Oh, Elise and Jon flew to the nation’s capital Seeing D.C’s sites and visiting friends Road trip with the family to Fox River A final vaca ‘fore the summer ends
The fall did come With school to start With Jacob in Kindergarten Elise went to Deep Portage And Henry’s fourth birthday upon us
This, this is Halloween, Spider, turtles, and cowboys Haste, Haste to finish up The road construction a’fore us
We took a trip up to Duluth Harbor Pumpkin trains, big ships, and waterfalls Nature walks Papa Hunting deer Indoor soccer practice til the end of the year
We have our Christmas tree dec’ed and ready Gifts have started showing ‘neath the boughs Soon the year will end Next year starts anew We hope you have a Merry Christmas and a new year to…
To All our friends and family Have a happy holiday Best wishes for the coming year Peace and joy to you we pray.
