Monday, May 25, 2026

work day

On this picture perfect Memorial Day, Brad and I tackled some projects. We tore down a planter and moved some of the contents, soil to low spots in the yard and rock to our driveway. I hung clothes on the line and planted grass seed in the fill in spots. 

For some reading in…excellent book and took a walk. The fire station in RF is looking amazing with the remodel. Mom got in a walk with Kim today…it was such a beautiful day. 

Lastly, I noticed that I’ve lost nearly 34 pounds this year! Making some changes in diet and exercise really helps! 







Sunday, May 24, 2026

congratulations dear Trenton

Today Brad and I went to our Godson, Trenton’s graduation party. We stopped to visit Grandma B for a little and then traveled on to the party. On our way home, we drove through some hail. 

So proud of Trenton and wish him all the best at SDSU this coming fall! 




Saturday, May 23, 2026

party at the lake

Memorial weekend started off well with celebrating Osten’s 16th with the Olson family. 






block party

Our lovely friend Henri invited Brad and I to his block party. What a lovely gathering. 


Thursday, May 21, 2026

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

the eve of 16

16 years ago tonight, we went to bed knowing the next day we’d be welcoming a sweet new person to our family. To our joy and amazement, in came OJO! So excited to celebrate you tomorrow big guy. 




hope we can recreate this moment


This was our staff eight years ago…hope we can do something like this again! 

Sunday, May 17, 2026

goodbye peach fuzz

Today Osten had a shaving tutorial by Brad…it’s only just begun. 


Saturday, May 16, 2026

Henry’s grad party

Started the day on a lovely walk with Petra and then we celebrated Henry at his graduation party. 






first ave

I went to Paper Kites with my friend Kim at First Avenue in Minneapolis. Across the street at the Target Center, my MN Timberwolves suffered a season ending loss to San Antonio. I had a lovely evening listening to great music. 







work day

On this picture perfect Memorial Day, Brad and I tackled some projects. We tore down a planter and moved some of the contents, soil to low s...