Tuesday, October 20, 2026

day 12

I did the morning at RFPME—went well! Got my workout in and then drove to Zumbrota to meet Kurt to drive down for my cousin Jodi’s pre-celebration of life. Tomorrow will be her funeral mass. Got to see lots of cousins & catch up. It was so great to see Andy, Sheila, Erika, Nels, Missy, Jennifer, Barb, Craig, Debb, Dave and Kim. Riding with Kurt was a definite highlight of the day. Home now and ready to rest up for day 12 1/2! 

Monday, October 19, 2026

another full day

I’m ready to go to bed, but it was day 11 1/2 for me. Then I went to big Os final JV football game versus Menomonie with Brad. So fun to see him play under the lights! Now it’s time to brush my teeth and go to bed! 







Sunday, October 18, 2026

state champions

The River Falls Wildcats placed first in AAA marching band competition! I got to see their parade today😍




Saturday, October 17, 2026

productive Saturday

Walking Gromit, doing laundry, scraping paint, and starting to wash windows. 






Friday, October 16, 2026

full day done


I made it a full day and feel well! Watching the River Falls Wildcats football team play Menomonie 

day 9 1/2 and the Brewers are heading to the World Series

Thursday morning was my 9 1/2 day at school
this year! Felt great. Rainy day so I made some chocolate chip cookies and a yummy dinner of chicken thighs and sweet potatoes. Watched the Milwaukee Brewers sweep the Dodgers to advance to the World Series. 



Wednesday, October 14, 2026

day 9 & Katie made it in to the MSU Mankato Nursing program

Another good day in the classroom and a lovely announcement from one my very favorite people in the world! This beautiful smarty pants was accepted into the Minnesota State University Mankato nursing program! Go Katie Grace! We’re also dog sitting Gromit. What a dapper little gent. 






Tuesday, October 13, 2026

day 8 1/2 and a trip to see Bruce and Julie’s new place

A good morning at RFPME and a fun outing to see Bruce and Julie’s new apartment in Minneapolis. It’s a super rainy day in River Falls. Took a lovely walk and caught some beautiful fall foliage views. 




Monday, October 12, 2026

ode to the lip and day 8!

 

Our sweet grand nephew is sporting a lip very similar to his grand cousin Anders. After my day 8 (morning), I hammocked while enjoying a new Louise Erdrich book. It’s the first one I read when a college freshman. 

Sunday, October 11, 2026

5-0!

I can’t even believe it! The MN Vikings are starting out as hot as the temps here in RF. The high temp was 92 today. 



Saturday, October 10, 2026

hot hot hot

We set a record breaking temperature for the day at 90 degrees! Went on a walk with Petra early and hosted Bruce for dinner. Got pumpkins and candy corn in between. Osten was very happy the Oklahoma Sooners beat Texas. Fun day for the Olson family! 



day 12

I did the morning at RFPME—went well! Got my workout in and then drove to Zumbrota to meet Kurt to drive down for my cousin Jodi’s pre-celeb...