Monday, November 30, 2009

Happy Birthday!


My sister-in-law and I made cookies on Thanksgiving Day. They were so much fun to make. It was my husband's birthday the next day so we decided to celebrate it a little early.

This was taken on his birthday. He loves to golf, and loves apple pie. It was a wonderful weekend. Hope you had a Happy Thanksgiving with your friends and family. Check out the other Mosaic Monday's. Thanks to Mary at Little Red House.

Monday, November 23, 2009

Lefse

My friends and I have a fantastic tradition of making lefse before Thanksgiving. This tradition started about 5 years ago. It is so much fun and the lefse is delicious!

And our tradition continues with a new baker. She has helped us before, but was even a bigger help this year.

Kids and flour. It can't get any better.

This is our wonderful crew of friends. Please check out the other Mosaic Monday's. Thanks to Mary at Little Red House.

Friday, November 20, 2009

Robbins Island





I drive past Robbins Island every day on my way to and from work. I have not been to Robbins Island since I was a teen. (About 20 years, for those who don't know me.) I always thought it was dirty, polluted, gross and just not a very pretty place. Yesterday on my drive the sky was so gorgeous I just had to stop. I am so glad I did. It was nothing like I remembered. The sunset was magnificent. Please check out the others at Skywatch Friday.

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

New London





Happy outdoor Wednesday. We have had some gorgeous weather here in Minnesota. The trees have all lost there leaves. Most of the color is gone except for the grasses. New London is a cute little town approximately 30 miles from my home.To check out more about New London click here. To see the other "Outdoor Wednesday", please click here. Thanks to Susan at "A Southern Daydreamer".

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Lake Wagonga

This photo was taken this morning at Lake Wagonga to the west.
Most of the corn is still in the fields.
What a gorgeous moon.
This photo was also taken this morning at Lake Wagonga to the east. Please check out the other Outdoor Wednesday's, thanks to Susan at A Southern Daydreamer.

Friday, October 30, 2009

Pink Saturday

I am so happy to find these pink snapdragons still blooming. Snapdragons are hardy and can handle a heavy frost. We have had several heavy frosts.

Snapdragons are a particular favorite of children who like to pinch the tiny individual blossoms and make the "dragon mouth" open and close. Yes, I love to do this too.

The vertical flower spikes open from the bottom to the top. A single snapdragon plant may produce seven or eight blossom spikes in the course of a summer.

We have had a lot of rain lately. These mums are still hanging in there. Please check out the other Pink Saturday posts. Thanks to Beverly.

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Welcome to the Garden of Hope





I just found out about this garden and went there for the first time yesterday on my lunch hour. This garden is located at the Hope Presbyterian Church in Spicer, MN. It was past the "prime time" for fall color, but still worth the drive. To learn more about the garden you can check out on their website here. They have a PDF called Prayer Garden Booklet with photos creating this garden. From what I can tell, it is a new garden. This will be on my list of gardens to visit next year. Please check out the other Outdoor Wednesday's thanks to Susan at A Southern Daydreamer.