For me???? Tonight I was surprised and celebrated by my St. Louis family! It’s not quite my birthday yet, but I’ll take the fun I had tonight! Sandy and Kirk cleaned up the dinner dishes and made me “sit”. Then Bob poured wine all around….my favorite…a chardonnay …then Sandy presented a beautiful turtle cheesecake with … Read More
Valentine’s Day Breakfast ! This morning I was treated to this amazing breakfast and I enjoyed it with 3 wonderful men! A crepe filled with sliced bananas, topped with yogurt and fresh fruit, a side of granola (that I sprinkled on my crepes) and a blueberry muffin. (didn’t eat the muffin) Can you say heaven … Read More
Meet the Fam…This evening Dad took us “kids” out for dinner tonight to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Figuring that tomorrow night would be a very busy restaurant night, we opted for our dinner out a day early to avoid the crowds. We went to a fabulous Mexican restaurant … I tried something new and WOW was … Read More
I found the internet “hot spot”!! …which makes me happy! I have got internet access all day from this spot in our bedroom. The last few days I could only get access late at night and had to be a contortionist to find the exact spot each time. So I grabbed a really nice (oak) … Read More
Every Monday and Thursday morning, promptly at 8:00 am Don picks up Dad and they head over to First Watch (a restaurant) for breakfast. Being a “regular” at a restaurant gives you special priveleges, such as a fun relationship with your waitress. Maggie brings Dad and Don their coffee and breakfast twice a week. On … Read More
Good morning from St. Louis!I can hardly believe it, but I’m the only one awake at 8:40 this morning…and I’ve been up since 7:30, of course I was in bed by 10. This is the view from the living room window at dad’s…looking out at the backyard. In the summer it is lush and green. … Read More
On the road to St. Louis…Leaving MN….the snow was falling, the wind was blowing…Armed with the GPS…. Our faithful Maddie dog . . .(tucked into her spot in the backseat) The necessities…. Coffee, pop, hand lotion, cough drops, hankie, cell phone… Finally we arrive at Dad’s house… and the temperature is……..48 degrees!!!! I’ll be blogging … 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