Tuesday, August 30, 2005

Summer's End

It's funny how you can feel the energy return to those who are getting ready to go back to school. It's almost a frenzy to reconnect with friends, final goodbyes to those they'll be leaving, and, of course, last minute school shopping. Brianna has returned to college. Brice is heading off to college (his first year) with new challenges and adventures. Megan will be gone to London in about a week. Gavin will be attending High School (Jeez...where'd the time go?)! All my neices and nephews will be returning to school (and preschool of course) and families will be back into a routine. Things will quiet down a bit around here with my Megan gone. However, I know she'll be really good at keeping us updated until we visit in October. Jamey and his girlfriend, Allana, are coming down on Thursday for dinner and to just hang out and say goodbye to Megan before she goes. We haven't spent any real time with him since the 4th of July. It will be fun! Maybe a good ol'campfire is in order (weather permitting, of course)! Good luck to everyone! I'll keep you all in my thoughts and prayers! Until we meet again.....

Monday, August 22, 2005

The British have invaded My Hometown!!

So last night I got to dance all night to the Amazing tunes of the "Beatles" performed by the band "British Export"! It was girl's night out and I had soooo much fun! Good food, great friends, and AWESOME music!! What more could you ask for?! The band imitates concerts performed by the Beatles. They are soooo good. You can go to their website and check it out. Just put on your dancin' shoes first OK? Click here:
www.britishexport.com

British Export is Amazing! If you ever get a chance to see them...Just Do It!! Posted by Picasa

Wednesday, August 17, 2005

Killer Storms!

So last night as I was returning home from the big city (St. Paul), I ran into the worst thunderstorm I've had to drive in years! I literally felt as though I was driving through a waterfall for about 20 miles!! It was sooooo nerve wracking! I was "white knuckling" the steering wheel and yelling at the 2 Semi Trucks who decided that they just HAD to drive around me to increase my blindness and inhibit my forward progress! Only other thing worse than that drive would have been a winter storm with freezing rain and blowing snow (we also get that a lot around here)!! Oh Minnesota! Why do I put up with you? "Sigh"

Wednesday, August 10, 2005


I'm overfed and underappreciated! But Ooooh how I looooove my chips and salsa!! Posted by Picasa

If I eat one more chip I think I'll Burst!!  Posted by Picasa

Sunday, August 07, 2005


Two Heads Are Better Than One! Posted by Picasa

Lights In the Sky

Late last night, as I was riding my bike home from the neighbor's house, I happened to look up into the sky and was AMAZED to see every star in our galaxy shining brightly down on me! What a glorious sight! There was no moon and it was so dark we had to use Rick's cell phone to ride down our driveway. It is summer nights like this that I summon in my memory, so vividly and with longing, in the freezing grips of winter. How Awesome! How Beautiful! The crickets and frogs sing their songs and lull me to sleep every night. Yes people, summer is here and I beg for it to remain.

Tuesday, August 02, 2005


Naps are a definite necessity in the summertime heat. Won't you come join me? Posted by Picasa

Beautiful Butterflies who love my water fountain and garden flowers. I love Summer! Posted by Picasa

Summertime together with Family. Jamey and Megan on the 4th of July family picnic. Posted by Picasa