We were all SOO SOO sad to learn last Sunday (September 7, 2008) that "The Swing" at Hill Lake was chopped down, along with the steps leading to the 'platform' - one must step up on to reach the handle of the swing. The sad news was broke to us by Emily & Dean VerBurg, when they returned on the Dune Buggy. The 'Mystery' remains as to who took it down. Was it vandalism, or did the DNR take it down worried that someone would get hurt???

Labor Day Weekend

Bob Hughes, Ron DeVries, Jordan Kramer, & Justin Johnson playing "Corn Hole" on Labor Day weekend. Sunday 31 August 2008 at 85 plus degrees.

















Amy DeVries, Eleanor Hughes, & Chloe; Jordan Kramer, had to give Chloe a bath for payment because he broke a wine glass while playing "Bocce Ball". At least he didn't HURT any one this week! Last week he knocked over Glen by hitting him in the head with a corn bag. * Hey - wouldn't this make a good "slide show picture"? (Jordan & Chloe)




Jill & Justin Johnson in the back of JEEP @ the "Hill Lake Swing". Don't even think of going to Hill Lake with out a 4x4!

Aren't the "Newly Wed's" Soooo Cute?!








Justin Johnson - Nice Style!



You Go Glen Flowers!

Amy can't seem to hang on as long as most. But
at least she did it.

YES! Jill finally did go on the swing, but we had
NO MORE Video left. :-(

Garrett Flowers, this is your BEST! We won't
even show the one of you coming back again!




O.K. HERE IT IS GARRETT!!!
Listen to every one yelling and Panicking!

Sunday evening, sunset, wine & cheese boat ride.

Supposedly this guy on the right does NOT like Dogs!

John & Chloe watching "Snow Buddies"

YEAH!!! Chloe got her cast off this morning and stitches (staples) out. She is limited to short walks for a week, then she should be back to normal and able to play and chase the ducks on the beach again.

Chloe Injured

Two weeks ago Chloe tore her ACL while playing on the beach with the neighbor kids. This is the second time (second leg). First time was exactly three years ago when she needed surgery and a few months to recoup. This time it should be the same. It's a lot of work to carry her out side for 'bathroom' time. Cast and stitches should come off about August 19th of all goes well. Then lots of therapy.

Suttonrath Lodge

Life can be very stressfull, but here at Suttonrath Lodge it is just the opposite. We ALL strive to find things that will take our mind off of EVERYTHING 'down state'. We so far have been successful! Suttonrath Lodge is owned by Ron, Luann, Amy DeVries; Jill & Justin Johnson; All family and friends are welcome by invitation if there is a vacant bed.