our baby girl is brilliant

She came to town yesterday and today she took her entrance exam for the nursing program at Minnesota State Mankato. She scored an 89 which was in the 97th percentile in the US! 

outlaw music festival

Dear friends Kim, Michelle, Sarah and Sarah’s sister and niece all went with me to Willie Nelson’s 93rd birthday celebration at Mystic Lake Casino amphitheater. Amazing weather and music by two of Willie’s sons, the Avett brothers and Willie Nelson. An incredible evening of live music. 

current interests

 Current interests: this new book, Louise Erdrich & Ted Lasso! Also made a really good meal tonight with cod, potatoes, zucchini & cherry tomatoes. Fabulous flavors. 

tools for schools

Tonight I got a chance to volunteer at Tools for Schools. Kids shopped their school supply lists, got a new backpack and pair of shoes. My friend Angie Bond is one of the coordinators—I will be volunteering again in the future. 

moon art finally installed

Today I finally got my moon weaving that was made by my friend Petra installed in our bedroom. I love it! 

summer is amazing

 

bye bye Luis

This little gentleman has made the summer quite fun at 408. His parents returned from Iceland and we had to bid farewell for now. 

field of dreams

The Minnesota Twins are playing the Phillies at the field of dreams tonight. The Phillies led off with a Home Run. 

We ended up losing 7-1. 

Today I found this beautiful photo…Osten’s favorite Byron Burton and my favorite, Kirby Puckett at the field of dreams—-

day with our beautiful Katie

Happy happy Wednesday! I got to spend the day with this beauty in her new apartment in Mankato! We found this little lamb chop puppet and took a picture to share with Brad❤️

finished my mosaic and voted today!

 

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!