The main reason we went back to Minnesota this summer, was to have a memorial service for Todd's father who passed away in March of 2010 and Aunt Jeanne Richardson, who passed away in April 2011, both died in St. George, Utah and both were buried in the Askeroth family plot in Litchfield, MN July 16, 2011. We had a lovely service that Todd conducted and spoke at. Note: They were both cremated, so we were burying their ashes.
The following are pictures from our trip to Minnesota and are in random order.
Overlooking the St. Croix river. Notice it is so much wider here at Stillwater, MN. than below at Taylor's Falls, MN And here it isn't to many miles until it merges with the mighty Mississippi river. Also notice the bridge, that has a draw bridge with lifts to let large boats pass underneath.
These lilies grow wild along side some of the water ways.
156 very old steps one way and we climbed and went back down in Stillwater, MN. It was a good workout!
This little old church, no longer in use is where several of Todd's ancestors are buried. Notice below, that the Ness church is in the process of being painted. Back looks great, but they were working on the front. I love this quaint church which is located out in the farm lands. Many of Todd's ancestors are buried here.
The following are pictures from our trip to Minnesota this July, and are in random order.
A gaggle of Canadian Geese, just walking around.
We bought hoodies when we got there. . . . . . .
because when we got there it was about 63 degrees, but by the time we left, it was very hot and Humid!!!!!
The St. Croix River which separates Wisconsin and Minnesota. This was taken from the MN side, but the first night we stayed on the Wisconsin side.
I took this picture of the Minnesota State Bird. A loon on Lake Ripley, which is a rare thing to see. Look how low he is sitting in the water. We watched as he dove down deep and come up so far from where he started. It was just so exciting to see this Loon on Todd's hometown lake. They are usually up on the more northern lakes.
Big sister Ella Askeroth with her new baby Sister. They don't seem to have the same coloring at all!
Isaac with his newest baby, Claire Elise Askeroth, and we all agree, that she looks like her daddy!
Caleb just adores her, Ella thinks her head and bow are very cool!
She was born on Great Grandma Leslie's Birthday, August 30th and weighed 7 lbs. 1 0z. and was 19 inches long. Her hair and eyes are very dark. We all like her very much!
The main reason we went back to Minnesota this summer, was to have a memorial service for Todd's father who passed away in March of 2010 and Aunt Jeanne Richardson, who passed away in April 2011, both died in St. George, Utah and both were buried in the Askeroth family plot in Litchfield, MN July 16, 2011. We had a lovely service that Todd conducted and spoke at. Note: They were both cremated, so we were burying their ashes. 
Overlooking the St. Croix river. Notice it is so much wider here at Stillwater, MN. than below at Taylor's Falls, MN And here it isn't to many miles until it merges with the mighty Mississippi river. Also notice the bridge, that has a draw bridge with lifts to let large boats pass underneath.
These lilies grow wild along side some of the water ways.
156 very old steps one way and we climbed and went back down in Stillwater, MN. It was a good workout!
This little old church, no longer in use is where several of Todd's ancestors are buried. Notice below, that the Ness church is in the process of being painted. Back looks great, but they were working on the front. I love this quaint church which is located out in the farm lands. Many of Todd's ancestors are buried here.
A gaggle of Canadian Geese, just walking around.
We bought hoodies when we got there. . . . . . .
because when we got there it was about 63 degrees, but by the time we left, it was very hot and Humid!!!!!
The St. Croix River which separates Wisconsin and Minnesota. This was taken from the MN side, but the first night we stayed on the Wisconsin side.
