Osten played his first JV game today. He started and and some nice plays. The Wildcats lost, but it was a fun day.
Friday, August 21, 2026
Thursday, August 20, 2026
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.
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
current interests
Current interests: this new book, Louise Erdrich & Ted Lasso! Also made a really good meal tonight with cod, potatoes, zucchini & cherry tomatoes. Fabulous flavors.
Monday, August 17, 2026
tools for schools
Tonight I got a chance to volunteer at Tools for Schools. Kids shopped their school supply lists, got a new backpack and pair of shoes. My friend Angie Bond is one of the coordinators—I will be volunteering again in the future.
Sunday, August 16, 2026
moon art finally installed
Today I finally got my moon weaving that was made by my friend Petra installed in our bedroom. I love it!
Saturday, August 15, 2026
Friday, August 14, 2026
bye bye Luis
This little gentleman has made the summer quite fun at 408. His parents returned from Iceland and we had to bid farewell for now.
Thursday, August 13, 2026
field of dreams
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
day with our beautiful Katie
Happy happy Wednesday! I got to spend the day with this beauty in her new apartment in Mankato! We found this little lamb chop puppet and took a picture to share with Brad❤️
happy 91st howdy September and day 1 for Osten
I was feeling crummy this morning so spent the day at home. Went for a walk and took a picture say hello to September. Osten had a good firs...
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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...


































