day to Wood Lake

Today, Brad, Katie, Osten and I drove to Wood Lake. On the way, we stopped at Chateau St. Croix, for yummy burritos at a gas station in Osceola. Tonight, we had dinner with Bud, Betty, Ibby and Mike to celebrate Betty’s 81st birthday and Bud and Betty’s 58th wedding anniversary. 

all 3 kids! an eclipse, state fair & a solitaire victory!

 

preparing the environment

Today I was able to go back to school and get the classroom prepared for Tuesday. Still have planning and other work to do, but getting very close. Also got a snap from our sweet Beata and am calling it her first day of school photo. 

home day

I ended up getting sick last night and most of the day today. I need to make sure I don’t wear myself out. Watched season 3 of Ted Lasso. 

pooped out

Day 2 caught up to me! Feeling a little worn out, but hope to rest very well tonight for Back To School Night tomorrow. 

year 14

 

big Lake Michigan

Boy, the more time I spend by water, the more I find it soul filling. We said good bye for now to our Knier friends and big Lake Michigan. Until.next time…

gem of a day

Delicious breakfast, a journey to Milwaukee for tailgating, a Brewers win and then dinner of yummy pizza and dole whip. Now watching Don’t Look Up with Jen, Julia & Osten.

 

first JV game

Osten played his first JV game today. He started and and some nice plays. The Wildcats lost, but it was a fun day. 

our baby girl is brilliant

She came to town yesterday and today she took her entrance exam for the nursing program at Minnesota State Mankato. She scored an 89 which was in the 97th percentile in the US! 

outlaw music festival

Dear friends Kim, Michelle, Sarah and Sarah’s sister and niece all went with me to Willie Nelson’s 93rd birthday celebration at Mystic Lake Casino amphitheater. Amazing weather and music by two of Willie’s sons, the Avett brothers and Willie Nelson. An incredible evening of live music.