Yes, I know Thanksgiving is a week away, but let’s face it, I’m not going to be blogging on Thanksgiving Day, and, chances are, you’re not going to be reading blogs. I know I won’t be. As a matter of fact, I plan on taking a blogging break next week so I can focus on more important things, like family. …
Chicago! A Girls’ Night Out
Admittedly, the musical Chicago is not a show I would typically want to see, but I’m not foolish enough to turn down the opportunity. So, this past Tuesday evening my daughter and I dressed up for a girls’ night out at the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts. Judging by the largely female audience, we weren’t the only ones with that …
Celebrating 25 Years Together!
Twenty-five years ago today at 3:32 pm in Zion Lutheran Church in Annandale, Minnesota, Pr. John Temple said those famous words to Marvin and me, “I now pronounce you husband and wife.” And then I aimed for the escape of the aisle (I really don’t like being the center of attention) completely forgetting the “kiss” part … but Marvin remembered. 😉 …
Coaster Crazy Kids
A few weeks back my husband and I took our kids on their dream vacation: a trip to Cedar Point Amusement Park in Sandusky, Ohio. This park is known for its plethora of roller coasters–15, I believe–many of which are extreme. My four kids (that includes my husband) LOVE extreme coasters. Take, for example, Top Thrill Dragster. This ride shoots …
Drive-In Nostalgia!
Every summer our family tries to explore a couple of unique sites within our state. Not only is Minnesota blessed with a beautiful and diverse nature landscape, we also have an eclectic art and theater culture. I believe it’s important to give our children a taste of all our state has to offer. On Saturday we took a road trip …
A Fabulous Free Fourth
Years ago when my husband and I first began dating, he introduced me to Music in Plymouth. It’s a fun and free outdoor celebration in honor of our country’s freedom. It offers an evening of fun, food, and music, culminating in a concert by the Minnesota Orchestra and then fireworks. The event is sponsored by the City of Plymouth, Minnesota …
Don’t Blink
Two days ago, our daughter turned 20. In the fall she begins her third year of college. We blinked and our cherub-cheeked baby became a beautiful young woman. Today is our boys’ last day of high school. At the end of the day we’ll officially have one senior and one junior in the house. In a mere two years, my …