Thursday, January 16, 2025

Bailey’s party 2024




We were missing three, but still had so much fun eating yummy food, telling stories and laughing. My friend Sharyl had me in the gift exchange and she made me a great purse and gifted a wonderful book about open air life and what appears to be felted horses. She wasn’t able to make it, but will be mailing it my way. 

Wednesday, January 15, 2025

living large in Cokato



My dear aunt Lori had an injury so now is living in the nursing home where her daughter, Tammi is a social worker. Looks like she’s having a blast! 

Tuesday, January 14, 2025

cruising

It’s so fun to track Anders on his adventure via snap. 











He did report tonight that he thinks he has food poisoning as he’s been feeling unwell. I hope he starts to feel better soon. 

Monday, January 13, 2025

beauties celebrating birthdays

Four super cool women I know are celebrating birthdays today. 

Julie is 53, Ally& Emma are 23 & Luella is 2!



Sunday, January 12, 2025

celebrating 19 early

Our dear Katie Grace will be at school for her birthday so we celebrated early with. Brownie cake (her recipe from 4H days), her birthday banner and a song. After that Brad & I drove her back to MSU. Osten is going to miss her dearly. 




Saturday, January 11, 2025

first place!

Osten’s 8th grade basketball team won first place at the Altoona tournament. Osten played well and scored one basket in the final game. Their games were:

Versus Eau Claire Black 42-18
Versus Holman Silver 38-27
Versus Altoona Red (we won can’t remember score)

His fan base were Brad, Katie, Ally and myself. 

This was written by coach Aaron

The tournament season has begun on a high note. I am thoroughly impressed with these young men, many of whom I have been working with since the 2nd grade. They have made tremendous strides over the past year. Their mental preparation and businesslike demeanor were on full display. The team's professionalism and unity were evident between games, as they sat together in a show of solidarity. It is wonderful to see. They are all playing for each other this season, exhibiting exceptional teamwork. Their passing game is the best I have ever seen. When one player becomes disheartened, another is always there to offer encouragement. Outstanding work today, gentlemen. Your 3-0 record is a testament to your complete dominance from the outset. I eagerly look forward to seeing how far we will progress.








After the game, we went out to celebrate Katie’s 19th and Ally’s 23rd birthdays at a hot pot place. 





Friday, January 10, 2025

beautiful snowfall

 

Just a glorious day hovering around 20 degrees and nice and warm for my walk with Petra. 

Dinner at Buffalo Wild Wings in Hudson with Brad, Katie and Osten. Now watching the Wildcats and play Hudson on YouTube. 

Thursday, January 9, 2025

new frontrunners

 

Brad and I went to the Tile Shop after school today and looked at the tile selections. These are my new favorites and Brad agrees. 

Anders is having a great time in Miami! Life is good 😎

Wednesday, January 8, 2025

Tuesday, January 7, 2025

celebrating, a great day at school & Anders in Miami

 


Joe and the whole town of River Falls is celebrating the Bison's national championship and our Anders is enjoying his trip so far...so close to the Atlantic Ocean!

Monday, January 6, 2025

national Champions and boy on the move

The North Dakota Bison won the FCS National Championship! Joe got a touchdown…so exciting.


Anders is on his way to his big cruise! 



Bailey’s party 2024

We were missing three, but still had so much fun eating yummy food, telling stories and laughing. My friend Sharyl had me in the gift exchan...