what a sweetheart

This is a little girl who takes after her big hearted Mama. Jenna would do anything for her little brothersz 

2 sick kids

Our Katie has Covid and Osten was feeling nauseous this morning. I hope they both start feeling better soon! 

happy little accident

This evening I was being a good mom. I drove to EC Memorial to watch Osten play basketball and had contacted Anders to come hang out/watch with me. Arrives at the school to find Osten was playing EC Memorial in River Falls! 

So, contacted Anders and we went out to dinner at Jade Garden. Sad I didn’t see big O play, but happy to spend time with Anders and Ally! 

6 more weeks of winter

Phil saw his shadow—6 more weeks of winter! My buddy Teri and I wore tutus today to celebrate the 2-2 day. I’m ready to head to bed…the day was action packed. 

howdy February

What a banger of a day! Time with friend Kim at the fabulous thrift shop in St Paul, church, lesson planning, time with Big O, Brad in California and I’m starting to feel much better! 

goodbye January

This month pretty much flew past. We watched lots of basketball, celebrated Ally's and Katie’s birthdays, ate good food, Brad traveled to Chicago & Florida, gathered with friends and witnessed people gathering to protest our federal government. I read two good books and started another great book, had the stomach flu and now am starting to prep to host Bunco next Sunday. Brad is settling in to start travel to California early tomorrow morning. Our good friend Lynn dropped off the most incredible nap quilt I’ve ever seen…it’s a tribute to our cabin and it will be used with great pride and care. In summary, January had a lot of highlights. Thank you. 

close game

Osten’s basketball team has won one game this season. It’s not for the lack of hard work and dedication. Last night they played in Chippewa Falls and lost by 2. Keep going RF JV3! 

so cold

This is the eleventh day of sub zero temperatures in River Falls in the month of January! Yikes. So thankful for a cozy home. 

a few days lost

The stomach flu is not friendly. Late Wednesday night I thought I was not going to live to see another day. I was so sick. I had to text my principal and assistant to call for a sub. Thankfully they were able to call in Mr. Mitch. My Fitbit told me I got 1 day and 2 hours of sleep. It wasn’t straight sleep, but it was close. 

warm and wonderful

As a school wellness activity, I hosted a craft evening at the office. It was so great to have friends over to have snacks, knit, paint and weave. Takes the edge off two days of indoor recess. I work with an amazing bunch of people. 

run Joe run

Our nephew Joe loves to run and he’s doing great in his sophomore year at UWEC!