first Target Field experience

Yesterday was a banner day. Grandma B and her eldest son, Kent enjoyed their first game at Target field.

Mom had asked if we could all meet at the field for a Twins game so I queried the family to see who could make it on Sunday, August 11. Grandma B, Kent and his friend Missy, Kurt, Kyle Sr., Kim and Kyle Jr., Cory and Evan, Karen, Brad, Anders, Katie and Osten all sat together in section 121 seats 9-22. Liana also attended with her cross country team sitting in section 309 and Adam attended with friend Ericka also sitting up high in the stadium.

It was an exciting game with the Indians scoring a home run with the second at bat and scoring another run in the first inning. The Twins answered with Rosario scoring a run in inning two. The Indians got another run in the third inning and then the bats were pretty quiet from inning 4-top of the 9th.

The bottom of the 9th got pretty exciting with Rosario batting a double, Arraez batting a single and both of them scoring on a double by Gonzalez. Cron had hit a solid single before Gonzalez was up to bat (thanks to Osten who kept cheering for him during his entire at bat) but Cron was tagged at home. If he would have scored, the Twins would have won the game in the bottom of the 9th.

Top of the 10th--the Indians nearly batted through their entire order. Plawecki got a single, Lindor walked, Allen got a single so the bases are loaded. Here comes Santana who shot a home run into center field...the crowd was silent. The next three batters went down with a strike out, a pop fly to left and a pop fly to the catcher.

The Twins started the 10th with Kepler, Polanco and Sano all grounding out to finish the game Indians 7, Twins 3. Now these teams are tied for first in the American League Central Division.

Back to the experience. I think Grandma had a great time seeing her family. She was impressed by the facilities and was able to maneuver easily. It was pretty incredible being together for such a fun day.

Most of us met at a Perkins in Edina for a post game meal. All of Kyle's family who went to the game was there. Grandma was there. All of our family except for Anders was there (he had to drive back to work). Kent and friend Missy were there. It was a great day and the only thing I would change if I could would be the final score...but even that didn't ruin the day ;).

fared at the fair

Yesterday, Katie and I worked at the 4H food stand, I got to work in the area making chicken strip baskets, pizzas and cheese bread. I got to work with Sarah, Norah and Brenda and many 4Hers requesting orders.

After our shift, we checked out Katie's projects. She got one white on her Marge bars--comments to make smaller chunks of topping to be more appealing. She got one red on her ginger snaps--comment recommendation to use butter or margarine instead of shortening. She got blues on her two photography projects. Great job Katie!

li li sobieski

Our lovely and accomplished niece and cousin Liana is celebrating 21 years of life on planet earth. You amaze me with your charm, wit, intelligence and positive attitude. Happy birthday.

happy 77 grandpa Bud!

To our terrific Dad, father in law and grandpa...wishing you a very happy 77th birthday

county fair entries and Happy Birthday Kyeanna Rae!

Yesterday afternoon, Katie and I drove to Ellsworth to enter her ginger snaps, her Marge bars (fudge bars), 4 photos of scenery and 4 photos of people. We will find out how she did on Friday when we head over to work at the 4H food stand. We love our Pierce County Fair!

Today, Kyeanna Rae turned 25 across the pond in Okinawa. Here are some photos from her husband's return from duty.

best part of my day

This is something I sing with Osten quite often. Today I picked him up from a class with his new teacher for the school year and was greeted with this very sweet sentiment on the sidewalk with sidewalk chalk ;).

prairie fire children's theater

Today Katie will be auditioning for a part in the Prairie Fire Children's Theater production of Tom Sawyer. This was Anders' first production and I'm eager to see how she is cast in the play. I love watching her on stage...she has such a presence!

Update. She was cast as a ghool--a dancer in the production. Today was day two of the rehearsal and she said she's having fun.

Here's a photo of auditions yesterday...

good day sunshine

Today looks like it's going to be another glorious day. Heading to church in an hour, spending time with family and doing some much needed cleaning around the house. LOVE days like this.

On Sunday evening, I got a chance to meet up with girlfriends Julie and Trish for dinner in Stillwater band to hear the fun Blue's band the Jorgensen's. Hip hip hooray for summer!

camping with the Kniers

Brad, Katie and Osten camped with the Knier family at Kohler Andre State Park from July 31-today. I was at home interviewing candidates for our Senior Pastor position and Anders was at marching band camp and working at Dairy Queen. They had a blast from what I hear and now Osten is taking a shower--it looks like he may have gotten into a patch of poison ivy...

happy birthday Cory Lee

My charming and debonair big brother is 51 today!!! Happy birthday Cory Lee.

happy 29th birthday Vance Andrew!

It's a little hard to believe that our charming, handsome, kind, incredible nephew and cousin Vance Andrew is celebrating 29 years. Happy birthday dear one.