he’s 25

Our amazing Anders Cole is 25 today. To infinity plus one is how much we love him. 

cinco de Mayo

I didn’t have any celebratory foods of cinco de Mayo, but I did love watching Osten run the mile and 800 at Menomonie this afternoon. 

busy day

Many steps taken today and some home projects started. We’re repainting the back yard shed so Brad and I scraped old paint and Brad power washed. I pulled weeds and reset the rocks around the porch planting area. I planted the May Day flowers I received. I did laundry including getting summer sheets our bed. Lastly I went dancing with Julie and Trish. It was a fun and full day. 

may the 4th be with the Timberwolves

 

25!

Today isn’t his birthday, but Osten chauffeured us to Eau Claire to celebrate Anders’ 25th with Anders and Ally at Texas Roadhouse. 

Earlier in the day it was a busy day of going to church, planting garden beds, Brad putting primer on the little red shed, laundry 

why hello May

A lovely new month of May has arrived! My dear Teri made May Day baskets with the kids and my 3rd graders helped make pavlova. We celebrated Australia in our classroom today with fairy bread, Tim Tams, fruit salad and pavlova. Hiked to the RF vantage and saw some lovely Merry Bell flowers. Also, tulip bulbs my Dad gifted my Mom years ago are blooming. Love you Dad! 

farewell April!

Hiked the Hoffman mound and learned that our amazing Anders was hired as an auditor by the state of Wisconsin! He starts June 15. Incredible news dear Anders. 

girl Day on the 26th

I got to spend my day with two of my favorite girls! My beautiful daughter Katie and bestie Julie. Julie and I met and drove to Mankato together. We took Katie to lunch, some shopping, to the Coffee Hag, Minneopa and Sibley Parks. We at lunch at Tav on The Ave and then dinner at Pagliai’s. Great day! 

dentist appointment and Katie time

I took the day off today to take Grandma B to the dentist and give her Mother’s Day clothes. Saw a friend of my cousin Jennifer as the hygienist. Had lunch with Kim and then traveled to Mankato to have Nautical Bowls, drive past her next year’s apartment (roommates will be Sophia and Tessa) and browse the mall. I dropped her back at the library where she studied for a test. 

friends who know your style

 

My friend Angie found this great pair of bibs at goodwill for me! Thank you 

first sprout and Mothers Day fashion show

 One of my students had his seeds sprout this weekend! We’ll probably see more popping up soon. Yesterday we picked out some new clothes for my Mom and I decided to try them on for comfort. I think they will work great for Mom.