new faucet

This is I believe the third faucet replacement in our 22 years of living on sixth street. The cold water handle malfunctioned. I hope this one has a longer tenure than 4 years! 

training camp 2026

Osten’s Viking season record prediction is 8-9 for the season. 

Anders thinks the Vikings will be 7-10. 

Ally predicts 10-7

Brad predicts 11-6

Karen predicts 12-5

After training camp, I think the quarterback situation may be tough, but I’m still hopeful. We got to see #2 while going to get concessions in the crowd. Osten got a dab from him! We had FUN! 

happy birthday Bud—hike with Julie and movie with big O

Wishing Bud an amazing 84th 🎉. Went on a lovely hike with my dear friend Julie at Willow River (got to see nephew Henry) and went to the newest spider man movie with Osten tonight. Pretty great day! 

back to life back to reality

 So good to be home sweet home! Rose early to walk with my friend Petra, did laundry, and made lunch, grocery shopped and did my start of the month hike at the Hoffman Park mounds. 

on our way home

We woke early to have breakfast and get our gear into an Uber to the SeaTac airport we ended up being there for several hours because the radar was out at MSP. Did some reading, card playing and ate our lunch. Landed at MSP, retrieved our luggage and were driving home now. 

destination Victoria

We cruised most of the day and docked in Victoria, British Columbia at about 7pm. Brad and got off the ship and hopped on the shuttle to downtown Victoria.We stopped at the Empress and I had some tea and a tasty strawberry dessert. The day at sea was great too. Brad did the big water slide and I relaxed in the sun. 

day 5 Ketchikan

Short day in the southern most stop of Alaska on our cruise adventure. We got to see a black bear, lots of salmon swimming up stream, a great national park museum, had a great cup of coffee and saw lots of super cool totum poles. 

day 4 Juneau

The Mendenhall Glacier was the highlight of today. We got in a trolley and drove to see the Glacier and one of the most beautiful waterfalls I’ve ever seen. 

Another meal of crab legs, buying gifts for the kids, whale watching and now an evening of watching Family Feud Live. 

day 3 Skagway

We have been in Skagway for just over 12 hours. I woke at 4:30 to see if I could see the sunrise. It was cloudy but beautiful. Brad and I had breakfast, I did my workout and then we went to shore. We worshipped at a Presbyterian church and then found the Skagway Fish Company for king crab legs. We strolled through the shopping district where I bought postcards. We also went to a National Park presentation about the gold rush. 

I went for a hike and then it was time to get back on board. 

day 2 at sea

Up for breakfast, whale watching, glacier viewing, hot tub, work out, lunch, dinner and an 80s themed musical evening. Now Brad and I are lounging in our room watching LaLa Land. 

day 1 at sea

A wonderful night sleep, a healthy breakfast, a normal workout, healthy lunch, a two hour nap time in the steam room and hot tub, a delicious dinner, a fun musical show and a stroll around the ship for stunning views. What a wonderful day!