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    T Tuesday: beach edition

    June 24, 2014 - By 

    I’m very late getting to my T stands for Tuesday post.  I really wanted to get a workout in this morning…then there was grocery shopping to do.  After that we had a date with the beach. I, of course, had my trusty water bottle with me…20140624_5413

    Our local beaches had been closed for a few days due to exceptionally high lake levels. All the area lakes are “wake free” zones.  No speed boating, trolling for fish, jet skis or anything that moves enough water to create a wake….that’s the V-shaped pattern in the water behind a boat for those of you without lots of water around. 20140624_5403The sand beach usually goes out to where the kids are playing.  They don’t’ seem to mind though. There were still tons of families out enjoying the day.20140624_5402It was just perfect.

    Now since I’m well hydrated but still a little thirsty…20140624_5412

    I think it’s time for one of these.

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    T Tuesday: gardening edition

    May 20, 2014 - By 

    Hello…I’m back for T stands for Tuesday. Did you miss me?20140519_4885I took last week off to attend Little J’s all-district track meet. She did awesome! First place in her school for girls 100m run and her relay team finished a good 3 seconds before anyone else in their heat. She was the anchor, so this photo appears that she is running unopposed. What a great way to finish off her elementary school years! The meet brings together all 7 elementary schools in the district at one of the high schools…too bad it wasn’t the one she’ll be attending since that would be cool at that age. 20140513_4812If you look at the way the adults at the finish line are dressed, you’ll get an idea of the temperature that day. Real feel of 39°F.

    Anyway…I named this post gardening edition…so where the heck is the gardening?!?20140520_4894Here we have my tiny seedlings waiting to be strong enough to live outside. Notice the plastic barrier I had to erect around them…I’m sure you can guess who that is for.

    Mr. G and I worked outside most of Sunday prepping the garden.20140518_4858He built a gate for me this year so I no longer have to climb over the fencing. 20140518_4859The beans are planted…tomato cages are ready and the flags are blowing in the breeze both for decoration and deer deterrent. 20140518_4857My deck box garden is also ready for planting…my cherry tomato plants and cucumbers will live here.

    And where was Miss Gracie…20140518_4877Running from door to door begging to come out. Nope. Not going to happen. Not since she chased that squirrel up a tree. Too strong of hunting instincts for that one.

    Lots of things on the list today ending with an evening choir concert, so I better get at it!

    What are you doing today?

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    T Tuesday: Camp edition

    May 6, 2014 - By 

    Welcome to another edition of T stands for Tuesday.camp edition

    I’m back from a whirlwind weekend of fun with my favorite girl. Little J and I were on a Mother/Daughter retreat with a bunch of friends up in northern MN. Unlike last year, the weather cooperated this year and no one got sick! Hooray!

    We did lots of outdoor activities such as horse back riding.trail rideLittle J conquered her fear of heights on several stations at the high ropes course.

    20140503_4746In addition there were crafts…sign craft

    including the leather shop…leather shop leather practice

    These are just her practice pieces…she must have taken the finished product to school.

    lakeWe were all surprised that the ice was out on the lake this year after the brutally cold winter we experienced. Last year, this same weekend, it was still completely covered in ice.

    I’m still working thru the piles of laundry that seem to come with traveling. Hopefully I’ll get my creativity back in gear then.

    What are you doing today?