90!

Today the Blomgren family gathered to celebrate our matriarch, Vivian Grace, as she will be turning 90 on Labor Day. 

Kyle and Kim hosted a pulled pork potluck. A game of whiffle ball was played. Birthday song was sung and Mom even was able to fly a kite with the assistance of Vance. So rewarding to see our nieces and nephews being amazing parents to their growing families. 36 people were there to wish Mom a happy 90th birthday 🎂 

impromptu

Today I went on an impromptu hike with my dear friend, Julie to Willow River. Then we shopped and I found a nice pair of bar stools for Katie’s apartment and a bedside lamp for her bedroom. 

Home to make brownies, taco salad for Moms birthday party tomorrow, ice cream for my boys and dinner for Brad, Osten and I. 

great MN get together

So much fun exploring the MN state fairgrounds, seeing cousins Jennifer and Tammi, brother Kurt and Jennifer’s family. Sydney showed her market barrow and placed 4th in her class. She was called back for showmanship, but didn’t make the top five. 

Ate some yummy food and saw some beautiful artwork and projects. 

have a great year Katie Grace

We left River Falls at about 10:45 and arrived in Mankato about 1pm to her new apartment. The complex is called Summit and she’s living with three other young women. Her friend Brielle and new acquaintances Dakota and Ava. 

We got her settled in and then went over to Walmart to pick up some essentials and back to the apartment to unload. We bid our farewells and are back home again. 

Osten had his first football game of the season. They lost to New Richmond and he got his first tackle. 

fresh color and Mariachi for last evening with Katie at home

I got a fresh coat of dye on my hair from Joanne and we went to Mariachi for Katie’s last evening at home before her sophomore year at Mankato. 

happy birthday Henry, spot for my cool tile work and fresh walk with Petra

 

A lovely morning & steamy afternoon. Wishing our wonderful nephew Henry a happy 17th birthday and Jenna and Cody a happy 8th wedding anniversary. 

back to school shopping

Bitter and sweet. Our summer is coming to a close. Katie, Osten and I started our shopping at Target in Hudson and then ventured to the Mall of America. Lunch at a lively crepe shop and then on to several shops including H&M, the garage, Urban Outfitters, the Nike store, ediked, and cotton on. 

We finished most of Osten’s shopping with one pair of sweatpants coming from Nike online. Katie didn’t find as much, so we’ll shop another time 🤩

valley fair

Six of us visited Valley Fair today. We missed the rain as we were in the park, but the drive home featured pretty heavy rain. Katie, Christian, Ally, Osten, Austin and I ran around the park and had lots of fun. Katie ran into one of her college friends and we saw neighbor Wil and one of Katie’s growing up friends, Carter. 

My favorite ride was Thunder canyon. I think everyone else loves the Wild Thing.