Early Moon

Got home a little late from Minnesota after an exhausting but important long weekend cerebrating Mom's life. It was good to get the whole family together and see the 150 who showed up to support the family at the celebration event on Saturday.

Big Winner

At a rousing game of Cards Against Humanity after mom's celebration of life on Saturday. I think mom would have approved. Robbie was the big winner.

Favorite trees

I had these trees planted just for nights like this.

Buddy Love Snow

A two mile walk and Buddy never stopped sticking his nose in the snow.

Her Element

We shoveled out 7 inches of snow this morning and are expecting another 3 inches before midnight tonight. Dylan also helped us shovel Ken and Anne's driveway. They are Buddy dog's parents across the street and appreciated the help.

New Year Buddy

2024 was the year of walking Buddy.

Yuletide

Dinner with these guys before the calendar flips.

Hanukkah

The boys still using their pre-school menorahs.

Ice Ice Buddy

Buddy discovers ice on a walk yesterday. He seemed genuinely confused about standing on water.

Fully Lit

A nearly full moon illuminated the yard last night. The moon is right above the roof line and made for a brighter walk to the mailbox.

Approach

It was a chilly welcome to Minnesota last week. -5 degrees on touchdown. Things moderated from there and we had a great visit, with Sam joining us Saturday and flying home with us on Monday.

Good Lookin Kid

Media Day

Always something interesting when the photographers show up.

Tree Trimming

Had both boys home last weekend to decorate the tree like old times.

Swamp Poppas

Jeff, Karen and i made it down to south Minneapolis to see Andy and his band play at the schooner tavern. Fun times.

Saturdays

I don't really have the words yet but one thing I do know is that it's heartbreaking to know mom won't be part of my Saturday calls to my parents again. Still enjoy chatting with dad and will do that as long as I can.

One More Night

We will put the pumpkins out for the animals tomorrow but tonight we have a fire and jack o lanterns for one last night.

Bat Dog

Buddy was thrilled with his Halloween costume and wore it all night.

Bones

Our marathon medal, pink pussyhat wearing skeleton got into the holiday mode too.

Nine Kids

We had the most trick or treaters in a decade. Still a little disappointing.