treasures of eastern Europe

Osten and I are planning a trip to Eastern Europe June 2028 with a school trip. It’s the summer heading into his senior year. We’re going to need to work hard and save our money! 

forever friends

 

Here’s mom and her very special sister Loie. 

end of our break

Brad flew to sunny Florida today for business and Osten and I are heading back to school tomorrow. I can’t believe how quickly this school year is flying past. 

Busy week with hopefully a track meet or two for Osten.

Mom learned about her sister’s death and seems to be doing pretty well with the news. She is one tough cookie. 

goodbye dear aunt Loie

My Moms best friend for the past 88 years lost her cancer battle today. Our cousin group just learned of her illness yesterday. She had extensive cancer throughout her body.  Pancreatic, liver, stomach and brain were all involved. I visited mom today but didn’t share the diagnosis as I guess I thought Loie would have more time. Kyle is going to tell her tomorrow and we are all going to let her know through phone calls to check in and support. 

These photos are from 2013. We lost both Marilyn and Loie this year. In the bottom photo only two remain—Mom and Ruby. 

oh what a night

Brad and I were treated by Brent and Ike to an evening of dinner at the Lexus Court-side Lounge for dinner and premium seating at the Target Center to watch the Timberwolves play the Portland Trail Blazers. We were down most of the game but came back to eventually lost by 4. The score was 108-104. It was so exciting to see all the players close up and hear them talking. My favorite player, Jaden McDaniels had a great game. Kyle’s favorite player Rudy Gobert had a double double—double digit points and rebounds. 

spring like day

Just gorgeous day! Got in a run, Osten did some practice driving, NCAA tournament watching, a visit with my friend Julie. I’m pooped out after an amazing day. 

dells day 3

What a wonderful trip but still super happy to be home. Started the day at the park and then went to Pizza Ranch and hit the road. Osten ran 3.5 miles when we got home and I unpacked, did laundry and made dinner. Now we’re watching a combo of play in games for the NCAA tournament and the Timberwolves. 

dells day 2

Fantastic St Patrick’s day with a day at Kalahari resort! We spent most of the day sliding. I went to the very best outlet mall I’ve ever shopped. Osten got some new running shorts and I got some tank tops.

Filled out NCAA men’s basketball brackets and then walked to the movie theater to see Send Help. It was an amazing movie!

the spring break adventure begins

It sure doesn’t feel like spring here in Wisconsin, but we made it to the ultimate water park city! We’re at the Dells! Here’s to a lot of adventure and fun! 

as forecasted

The snow came just as it was forecasted! What a beautiful site. I baked St. Parry’s day cookies, finished a good book and went on a lovely hike around town. 

new baby Blomgren and a storm is brewing

Vance called this morning while I was at the gym to let me know he has a sweet a baby daughter named Freya Vivian, born on Friday, March 13. Friday was named after Frigg or Freya, a Norse goddess. 

I had planned to go see Mom and Katie today, but the weather had other plans…huge storm, biggest of the season on its way. Flights cancelled tomorrow and church is also cancelled. 

Watching movies with Brad and Osten and will be heading to bed soon.