9 years

This message posted on my brother’s story is just too perfect! 

Being a little two-year-old who carried around a green button in his pocket pretending it was real and asking all the neighbors if they wanted to see my pet toto. I have always felt that the turtle was my spirit animal. I’ve been fortunate to have countless real pet turtles in my life. 

Today has offered a range of emotions. I spent my last day with my students as after tomorrow, I will be officially retired. It has also been nine years since we said goodbye to my dear dad. As I sat outside enjoying our farm, I couldn’t help but think of Dad. I am positive that he had something to do with sending this beautiful young lady across our driveway just to say, “Hi!” We miss you, Dad! Can you see my pet turtle?

amazing field trip and senior walk through

Thrilling day at Kinni State Park and having the seniors walk through. 

twins

My dear friend and assistant Teri and I were twins today

work day

On this picture perfect Memorial Day, Brad and I tackled some projects. We tore down a planter and moved some of the contents, soil to low spots in the yard and rock to our driveway. I hung clothes on the line and planted grass seed in the fill in spots. 

For some reading in…excellent book and took a walk. The fire station in RF is looking amazing with the remodel. Mom got in a walk with Kim today…it was such a beautiful day. 

Lastly, I noticed that I’ve lost nearly 34 pounds this year! Making some changes in diet and exercise really helps! 

congratulations dear Trenton

Today Brad and I went to our Godson, Trenton’s graduation party. We stopped to visit Grandma B for a little and then traveled on to the party. On our way home, we drove through some hail. 

So proud of Trenton and wish him all the best at SDSU this coming fall! 

party at the lake

Memorial weekend started off well with celebrating Osten’s 16th with the Olson family. 

block party

Our lovely friend Henri invited Brad and I to his block party. What a lovely gathering. 

happy 16th birthday Osten John

Wishing you all things good in this world dear Osten! Happy birthday. 

the eve of 16

16 years ago tonight, we went to bed knowing the next day we’d be welcoming a sweet new person to our family. To our joy and amazement, in came OJO! So excited to celebrate you tomorrow big guy. 

hope we can recreate this moment

This was our staff eight years ago…hope we can do something like this again! 

new to me shirt from my Prius twin and first paddle on Wood Lake yesterday