I Moved!

I had this blog since 2011. I’ve spent the past month going through my old posts and remembering everything that has happened between now and then! Births, weddings, trips, and address moving. This week is time for another address change, but not from one house to another.

Today will be my last post at this address. I have worked hard to get my new blog site up and running – including moving most posts and pictures there. Next week will be my first post there. Don’t worry, you’re  along with me!

There is still work to be done at my new web home, but I’m finding it true that if I wait for perfect the move will never happen. So, here we go! I’ll see you over there!

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Minnesota Zoo with Cole

Hanging out with Cole is never dull, and lately, he has taken to answering like a monkey! He is three now, and we took off for the Minnesota Zoo to take pictures with the animals.

We saw a komodo dragon, sharks, sea horses, butterflies, wolves, otters, beavers, frogs, and monkeys Cole calls the Suki-Monkey because they look like his dog, Suki. Penguins are Cole’s favorite animals right now.

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Hitting 60

Dad turned 60 this year. Dad wanted his birthday dinner at White Castle (yum!) but … we the family had other ideas. Everyone one Dad and Mom’s church and most of our family who was in town gathered at La Casita to celebrate. After dinner we went home to open gifts.

and we were served by Jesus. 😉

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Family from Across the Pond

Cousins from Norway came to visit this summer. It was really great to see them again and hear a bit more about our family history. We also celebrated the 75th birthday of Terje, Arnold, and Roger. 🙂

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River Spirit :: Freedom

2007 bronze sculpture by Julie Ann Stage, Number 1 of 11

The city of St. Croix Falls commissioned local sculptor, Julie Ann Stage, to create a monument in bronze which would embody the poetry and natural beauty of the St. Croix River Valley.

River Spirit, unveiled on July 20th or 2007, is a local point for the city’s cultural, arts and historic district.

Limit-edition bronzes of River Spirit developed the program to create proceeds supporting arts and culture in the community.

Casting of River Spirit by Casting Creations.

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AJ’s Garden

Remember how I like gardens? Here is a look at my aunt’s garden.

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Family Times and Four-Square

While Katie, Marcus and the Three J’s were in town we had a big party where friends and family all gathered and we ate tons of good food and played four-square (tradition!).

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Panda?

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Orange

California Poppies or not? Whatever they are, we likes them!

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Introducing J-Three

A baby of many names, meet the little brother of J-One and J-Two:
Jacob Albert, the Jackal, Big Al, J-Three and…

Baby ‘Gup!

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