September ….is sort of a “limbo land” of seasons for me….still summer….but fall is in the air…days are cooler…trees haven’t turned yet, and zinnias are still blooming. Garden is waning…and summer annuals are getting “leggy” and yellowish. Tonight they say the temperature is going to get near the high 30’s….really??? It was a beautiful crisp … Read More

Aunt Cheri & Brigs Tristan getting ready for school Uncle Art’s grave…:( Menu from our favorite burger joint The fun counter stools at Schoops!

Aunt Cheri & KaleJersti and Uncle Kirk In the hotel room…..Sandy, Kirk, Dad Kirk in “control” with the “clicker”2 of my sisters and me…

Where has the summer gone? It seems like only yesterday I was welcoming Cara home from Cincinnati, Nate was finishing his first year of college and Danae was graduating from HS. Here it is August 20th. Cara left Saturday morning at 7 a.m. for Cincinnati…that is with a few stops on the way. First she … Read More

NW Rochester received 11 inches of rain on Saturday. Danae and I went to the mall — this is what we found! At Old Navy we walked through water almost up to our knees through the parking lot. When we were in Minneapolis, we drove right by the 35W bridge that collapsed. The left side/back … Read More

Sunday afternoon we went to see “Triple Espresso” in Minneapolis.This is a fabulous comedy show…Go see it!Our 15th year going to Gold Rush (antique market) in the city of Oronoco Time for a rest and some homemade ice cream.This is the first year we all went as a family.Cara scored on the deal of the … Read More

Cara Kjersti Danae Joy Nathaniel Kirk (still somewhat swollen in the chin)

Here are before and after surgery pics of Nate. The after picture was taken 2 weeks post op….so there is still swelling. Each week we notice a difference. His chin is where the swelling remains the most. Before: After: August 12

Here’s where I am blogging tonight. I’m in the dark except for the computer light, candlelight and the burning embers from the fire. The crickets are chirping, the air is calm….a perfect night. Kind of makes me contemplative…tomorrow is a big day with Nate’s surgery. We are all pretty calm about it. I’m so thankful … Read More

Monday, July 30, 2007 — 5:45 a.m. That’s when Nate will report for his surgery at St. Mary’s Hospital. He will be in surgery for approximately 5 hours. Though he is being quite the trooper and isn’t worried at all, infact he is looking forward to having it done….I’m sure he would appreciate your prayers.By … Read More