Pierson reunion

We gathered at Memorial Park. The first time none of the children or in laws of Nels and Annie Pierson were able to attend. We lost two of the remaining four matriarchs since the last reunion and the two who survive are physically and or mentally incapable of attending. 

Representatives from each branch did attend. 

Family of Beverly—Barb, Craig and Binga

Family of Ruby—Doug and Michele

Family of Nels—Christina, Erika, Anders, Sheila, Seth, Ryan, Nels, Nicole, Charlie, Mardoche, Finn & Aiden

Family of Vivian—Kurt, Kyle, Kim, Karen, Brad, Osten & Anders 

Family of Loie—Tammi, Duane, Randy & Kay 

Family of Butch—Melinda and her partner, Jennifer and Greg. 

home!

 

At home we have our very special Anders Cole, my new spider plant I’ve affectionately named Ocho that I won at Bunco last night and our first harvested zinnia of the season. 

summer cut!

I got my haircut by the talented Lindsey…thank you! 

sad Timberwolves news

Naz Reid was traded to the Charlotte Hornets. Osten’s heart is broken. Julius Randle was also traded to make room to pay Lamelo Ball (who Naz was traded for). 

Other news…finished a good book, Anders is liking his new job, uncle Bruce is on Mount Rushmore and lastly, Kyle and Kim are

Celebrating 33 years by watching their grandson for the day. 

summer summer summertime

There isn’t really anything much better than summertime in the upper Midwest. The weather has been so incredible! 

a new water craft for me!

So I sold two water craft recently and now I bought a folding kayak! An Oru Lake kayak that will hopefully be easy to assemble and use. 

on its way to a new home

Sold this beauty on marketplace and will be picking up a new foldable kayak tomorrow. 

happy Fathers Day

There are many amazing Dads out there, but here are a few great ones I know; 

really lovely Snowbank day

 

heading north—driving through hail and Luis days

We are heading north to the cabin for the weekend and drive through a hailstorm. Luis Swanson is along for the adventure. We’re spending the night at Bud and Betty’s. 

yum day

 

Left over ska Betty, our first raspberry of the season and a little detour on Osten and my drive time to Crisp and Green.