snowbank day

It all started with a sunrise. Then we made our way over to the cabin to deliver a new used futon that we purchased at Second Chances. We also packed up the futon that was there and will be donating that. 

While there we saw a wolf, people doing winter camping on the ice, some dog sled teams and many gray jays. The cabin looked great. 

We had lunch at the Frisky Otter, coffee at Northern Grounds and viewed the snow sculptures at Voyagers park. Then we strolled around Minnesota North College campus. We’re now chilling out at our room at Grand Ely Lodge watching the Olympics and the Basketball All Star game. 

happy Valentines

We’re hanging at Snowbank Lodge and Outfitters and will be heading across the lake to deliver a newer futon and hang out at the cabin for a few hours. I’m with my Valentine Brad (our 30th Valentines Day) and our amazing Osten (our 16th Valentines Day). I wish I could have spoken to my two other Valentines…Anders (our 25th) and Katie (our 21st), but I did get some snaps😍

welcome Kit Elaine!

Ryan, Summer and Leon welcomed a new sweet baby girl named Kit. She was born on 2/12. 

This morning I had a braiding session with 3 of my sweet students including Vivian Grace and also enjoyed a nature walk with my class and work bestie Teri. Life is good. 
 

secret sweetheart day🥰

 

100 days brighter and dinner at fancy restaurant

Today was the 100th day of school and Wacky Wednesday. We walked to the 100 year old swinging bridge and got photos. 

For dinner, I met Julie at Feller in Stillwater. I enjoyed a  yummy salmon salad, mocktail and donuts, but even better was hanging out with Julie. 

biggest number

It’s become a RedOak tradition to build the biggest number with all the math materials. Today, the 99th day of school was that day. Here’s Vivian Grace helping make the number. 

another tough loss and black bean soup recipe