Last weekend Jo Lynn and I took a field trip. We both had some lookin’ to do at IKEA and… I really wanted to see this new store at the Galleria in Edina. Arhaus is a home furnishing store that is a joy to browse. it’s full of gorgeous spaces Creativity abounds — and astounds … Read More
Christmas Eve 2012
Bright and early on Christmas Eve day three kiddos came to spend the day with us While their momma and daddy were at work We had fun playing trains, dolls, legos and sledding and four-wheelin’ Then they went home to get ready for church. We got ready for church too. Then hit up the 4:30 … Read More
Bell Ringers
For two hours today I joined with two energetic children to ring the Salvation Army Red Kettle bells at Sam’s Club. Their energy is boundless. As is their creativity. I present: Jingle Bells, Gagnum Style. This bundle of energy danced the entire two hours… Both the kiddos sang the entire two hours… With the singing … 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
Day trip
Saturday morning we got our weary bones out of bed early to join our friends, Dave and Jo Lynn, on a trip to Minneapolis to Bauer Brothers Salvage. A warehouse FULL to the brim of used building materials and architectural elements. This place would make American Pickers go ka-ray-zee! Dave and Jo Lynn were picking … Read More
First time for everything…
After sleeping in a bit on Sunday, Mr. D and I joined our BFFs and headed to the Great Minnesota Get-Together The Minnesota State Fair We’ve been a couple times but this time was VERY different from other visits. Besides not having any children along, we did something VERY out-of-character for both of us. Never … Read More
Funnel Cakes
We were here. At the Zumbro River Community Festival. Way back in June. The 23rd. Twenty twelve. We took the VIPs who were spending the weekend at “Camp Cottage” for some fun, food, and fireworks. These young gymnasts and their little brother dominated the bungee jump! The kiddos had a blast at all the festival … Read More
The food that followed
… after my unexpected run and hot dog at dumb-thirty yesterday, I took a nap. Then I headed out to The Cottage cement pond for some R & R. Friends joined. Food fare was light & easy. not pictured: chips and bean/corn salsa dark chocolate almonds Italian bread cherry tomatoes stuffed with mozzerella & basil
got my voice back
As often happens when I don’t blog for a week (or more) I start getting some gentle nudges from family and friends wondering when I’d get my [blog] voice back. Any number of reasons could silence me. (1) lack of inspiration. (2) A non-eventful week. (3) I’m busy experiencing my life. (4) I’m plain … Read More
Dropping names
Back in the day, like when Mr. D and I were mere high school students, our mutual friend, Shelley “set us up.” Shelley was also really good at encouraging us youngsters in our “togetherness.” To this day, I’m thankful for her contribution in our lives! Shelley and I were pretty tight for many years. … Read More