happy birthday Kent and Kurt

My eldest brothers are 64 today! That’s feeling really big. They are the best big brothers ever. 

taking a break

After day 4 of my year, I realized I needed to pause school and really focus my energy on being ready. Crashed on the couch most of the day. Didn’t get worked up over getting just 1,000 steps and watched the River Falls Wildcats defeat Chippewa Falls 14-0 in our homecoming game. My main focus was #83 ❤️bouncing on the sidelines. 

day 4 of my year

On the 12th day of school, I had my 4th day. So great to see the kids and my friends. I’m super tired, and very excited to return tomorrow. 

ready to head back to school

I’m so ready to be back at school with my students and friends. 

 

goal is health and wellness

 

I’ve been working through some health and wellness issues. Headaches, nausea, trouble sleeping, feeling anxious, not feeling myself, brain fog. Yesterday, I had an appointment with a neurologist and he prescribed some anti-anxiety pain medication. I really hope that this will help me return to my activities of daily living. I love seeing my family, teaching, doing fun things with my friends. My wish is this will be an assistant to that goal. 

sunshine

 

 

I have some amazing sources of sunshine in my life. Thanks to my brother for always going to see our Mom and for my coworkers for bringing me flowers during my absence from school. Im hoping I can be back to school again starting Thursday! 

SKOL

The Vikings beat the Packers today. We were behind until the Fourth Quarter when we outscored the Packers 22-0. There were a few crucial turnovers that helped contribute to our victory. 

gardens and Art on the Kinni

What a beautiful day here in River Falls. I went to art on the Kinni with my friends Michelle and Sarah. We ran into so many friends as we shopped! I got some new earrings for myself and my friend, Teri. I also got a snoopy key chain for Teri. I bought some cards and also some metal yard art flowers. 

I also spend the morning admiring our flowers that survived the hot summer. The cherry on the top was Osten getting the postcard I mailed from Alaska❤️

wedding summer 27

Three Blomgren weddings are coming in the summer of 2027. 

May 22 Thomas and Bailey

June 5 Liana and Zac

July 24 Abby and Riley

big love for Birchbark House

I’m entranced by Louise Erdrich stories. I’m reading the Birchbark House series. Almost done with book 4 of 5. I just wish there were more. 

volunteer zinnias

These plants didn’t survive the summer heat, but their seeds are alive! I don’t know if they will flower before the freeze, but I’m going to try to make it happen!