photo taken from the Aft balcony of our suite, by Amy DeVries Last week. The cruise. Did it really happen? Was it a dream? Sure feels like it was. Hard to believe that a week ago today I was in the caribbean on a cruise ship. Reality hit hard and fast when I walked through … Read More
School visit
Today I went to school. Small town elementary school. To visit a teacher. My boy, Nate. To see his classroom where he teaches some lucky kiddos. And to deliver some cookies for a community education class he is teaching tonight. His fun classroom is full of art projects …. I helped him cut out some hand … Read More
River Trail
Sorry to bore you with another trail ride. It’s just that time is running short for riding and I sure don’t expect a warm fall and winter like last year, so I’m getting in as much riding as I can these days. Last week I rode alone. Twice. It’s very different riding alone. I have … Read More
Little Cottage Reno
About four years ago I took you on a (blog) tour of the beautiful home our friends Dave & Jo Lynn. They designed, built and decorated that beautiful home. Then they sold it. and moved here… to the little cottage that they own. This adorable little cottage has a one bedroom apartment upstairs, and a … Read More
Sunday Afternoon, Part II
Engagement photos finished. Future bride and groom on to their next adventure. Baby Girl and me on to our next adventure. Baby Girl rode Faith We rode til sunset on scenic country roads. Walk. Trot. Cantor. No “nose to tail” riding — real riding. Layla, my faithful ride on Sunday…. and today. Just … Read More
Sunday Afternoon, Part I
Baby Girl’s BFF, Kate got engaged to her BF, Jon, on September 26, 2012. Jon and Kate asked me to do their engagement photos I was honored We consider Kate one of our own our kiddos and Jon too! They are tying the knot on May 11, 2013 and we are SO excited and happy … Read More
Patio pick-up
Last weekend we accomplished more than I expected to, but less than I wanted to. Does that even make sense? My weekend to-do lists are always lofty, and rarely completed, but most of that is my fault for procrastinating or lingering too long over morning coffee with Kirk. We know how to drag out … Read More
Wordless Wednesday
Salem Glen Vineyard & Winery Rochester, Minnesota