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

Last weekend we enjoyed the company of friends from NY and Texas. Milt & Jeannie Wolters and their daughter, Jan Baldwin and two of her 3 children (Eric & Anna) came for a couple nights. Though it had been 15 years since we’d seen Milt & Jeannie, we picked right up where we left off … Read More

Nate and Kirk wanted a diving board….so Nate came up with this idea….and Kirk was “on board” from the start….

Today I had a day off work …. and a day at the majestic Gonda Building of Mayo Clinic with Nate. It’s never fun to have to go to the doctor, but at least at the (world famous) Mayo Clinic you feel you are going to the doctor in a classy, first class place! Today … Read More