We’re hanging at Snowbank Lodge and Outfitters and will be heading across the lake to deliver a newer futon and hang out at the cabin for a few hours. I’m with my Valentine Brad (our 30th Valentines Day) and our amazing Osten (our 16th Valentines Day). I wish I could have spoken to my two other Valentines…Anders (our 25th) and Katie (our 21st), but I did get some snaps😍
Saturday, February 14, 2026
Friday, February 13, 2026
welcome Kit Elaine!
Ryan, Summer and Leon welcomed a new sweet baby girl named Kit. She was born on 2/12.
This morning I had a braiding session with 3 of my sweet students including Vivian Grace and also enjoyed a nature walk with my class and work bestie Teri. Life is good.
Thursday, February 12, 2026
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
100 days brighter and dinner at fancy restaurant
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
biggest number
It’s become a Red Oak tradition to build the biggest number with all the math materials. Today, the 99th day of school was that day. Here’s Vivian Grace helping make the number.
Monday, February 9, 2026
Sunday, February 8, 2026
bunco hosting
What a wonderful day hosting Bunco at our house people were so kind complimenting our cozy lovely home. My friend Amanda made a yummy dessert and a fabulous black bean soup. I made chicken gnocchi, a lettuce salad and French bread.
Now we have Anders, Ally and Bruce over to watch the 60th Super Bowl. I hope Sam Darnold and the Seahawks. Joe Stoffel’s former room mates and team mates—Gray Zabel and Jalen Sundell are also on the O line.
Saturday, February 7, 2026
1-14 for the season
Osten is starting to get a bit frustrated with his JV3 team. They are having a tough season. Keep working hard big O! He had a tournament in Eau Claire and we got a chance to hang out with Anders a bit and deliver a chair for his apartment.
opening ceremonies
Our school is celebrating the Winter Olympics. Our class presented Minka, a Ukrainian folk song. Go Ukraine!
Thursday, February 5, 2026
what a sweetheart
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
2 sick kids
Our Katie has Covid and Osten was feeling nauseous this morning. I hope they both start feeling better soon!
day 4 of my year
On the 12th day of school, I had my 4th day. So great to see the kids and my friends. I’m super tired, and very excited to return tomorrow.
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Been really enjoying the Okee Dokee brothers song Can you Canoe in the classroom and now my friend Sheila and I plan to go see them
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On Friday, before we even drove to Butterfield, K and I got up very early to see her class list at Greenwood Elementary. She was pretty ex...










































