Monthly Archives: June 2009

On our way back to the cities, we stopped at the Minneapolis sculpture gardens to walk around, and so Gracie could see the spoon bridge – she did a report on Minnesota and featured the bridge.  We hit the Scandinavian … Continue reading →

We drove a little south to experience Hutchinson, with my cousin Jennie.  We started the drive on a country road, and stopped along the way at a strawberry farm and bought fresh picked strawberries.  They are so juicy straight out … Continue reading →

We spent a few days on this vacation with my Aunt and Uncle at their lovely home on the lake.  We haven’t been lake people much, seeing as there aren’t really any lakes too close to us at home.  We … Continue reading →

The original purpose for our vacation trip was to attend the wedding of Lars and Amy.  The wedding was in Ellsworth, Wisconsin, and it was lovely.We ate dinner Friday night at a lovely little local restaurant, Shady Grove, or Chez … Continue reading →

We skipped over the last week, and launched ourselves on vacation this week.  It has been fantastic.  And it is too much to put in one single post, so I will have to spread it over the next couple posts. … Continue reading →

This week was week 3 of summer. The week part? pretty weak.  Just more super fun summer camp, hanging out at home and library time.  The week end part? AWESOME.The girls spent last night at the Zoo.  Not in an … Continue reading →

Today, after way too many months of staring at dusty boxes of slides from Phil’s father’s life’s work, unexpectedly, Phil and I dug in.  In total, I think it is safe to say that between previous days and to day, … Continue reading →

This week, the girls started off their first summer camp.  It is like college, with four one hour classes, but way more fun.  Grace has computers, Wii play, Candy making and Tea Party.Andra had Candle and soap making, ceramics, photography … Continue reading →

Some shots from our trip last weekend:A FISH:A FALLEN ANGEL:THE WHOLE GANG:

We have completed week one of summer.  CHECK!While the girls are on summer break, of course Phil and I are all growed up and must continue, despite our dearest desires to the contrary, to work days.  This year, more than … Continue reading →