There are benefits to living in the frozen tundra we call Minnesota! This is a picture of a sundog taken in NE Rochester last week. We could see it from our office window. They are really beautiful. For a mini-science lesson on sundogs, see definition below… A sundog (also called a parhelia) is a rainbow-like … Read More
My weekend at the retreat was a blast. It was good to re-connect with old friends, meet new friends, and see my sister, nieces, and brother-in-law.It’s nearly impossible to get a picture of my kids without someone being silly! Cara, Todd, Danae … This was hilarious…..mini marshmallow “shooters” — Danae and Molly are shooting the … Read More
This is where I am, right now….at 8:04 p.m. on Friday night. A retreat center in Newark, Illinois with my sister Deedee, her husband, their 3 girls, my two girls and lots of old friends…and about 200 students from 6th-12th grade! I know the room looks empty…but tomorrow morning…it will be full. The kids are … Read More
Yesterday we got about 5 inches of snow (give or take an inch). We all have different ways of approaching the inevitable snowfall here in Minnesota. Some prefer to be outdoors in the snow…Like my neighbor’s horse Silk……then there are others… (like Gabby) who prefer to enjoy the snow from indoors…laying in the sun and … Read More
Happy Birthday Cara Kjersti ! This sweet little baby girl was born 22 years ago on (Tuesday) January 21, 1986 at 12:02 p.m. in Johnson City, NY –weighing in at 8 pounds 12 ounces and was 21.5 inches long. That day changed our lives forever….and for the better.We are very proud of our girl who … Read More
The first time I heard this song by Faith Hill, I thought immediately of Cara! So Cara, our “wild one”, this time I’m playin’ it for you! “Wild One”They said change your clothesShe said no I won’tThey said comb your hairShe said some kids don’t And her parents dreams went up in smokeThey said you … Read More