Asleep on the job

We had so much snow that when I took a quick nap shoveling this is what happened:

Time to get back to work:

It's alive....

Saturday of Snow

So with our Saturday of snow, Sara and I decided it was time to do some searching for tile for the bathroom. We headed out to Menards and Lowes (we had been to Home Depot previously and they didn't have much of a selection). Menards was a massive thumbs down, unless you wanted plain white tile, then they could get it for you. Lowes, on the other hand, just earned themselves a customer. What a selection! They also had some interesting non-tile options that are now under consideration. Of course, this means there still isn't much progress to report, but oh well.

On the way home we stopped and bought some steak for dinner. We listened to Copeland's Rodeo while making it (the "Beef, its what for dinner" song). I love steak.

Last Weekend

Last weekend (the one with the nice, sunny spring-like weather) my parents came by for a visit. The afternoon was spent looking at furniture stores and houses on the Parade of Homes tour. It was pretty fun and we saw some nice houses. We celebrated a late birthday for me on Saturday evening by getting some asian takeout and watching a movie.

I took a quick picture of them before they left on Sunday to post on the blog, . Here they are in our living room:

Straws In Action

First lesson: try to run the bow over the strings, keeping the bow hairs flat on the strings and up against both straws. I won't mention the sound that is produced at this point . . . except to say Cleo doesn't stick around for the encore.

Sara's New Project

O.K., the straws were a weak clue, but I was told to bring them to my first lesson - Tuesday. My Valentine's present to John should've been ear plugs.

The wait continues . . .

My straw project cannot begin yet since I am waiting for a crucial item to come in the mail. I must postpone until next week Tues. Here's another clue, though: it involves a bow.

btw Happy Valentine's Day!

John and I were engaged 8 years ago on this day in Fargo after a stop at my favorite coffee shop, a walk in a park, dinner at Lone Star Steak House and a scavenger hunt.

Straws

I need them for Tuesday.

Tile of Opportunity

It is funny how a seemingly simple project of regrouting bathroom tile can provide a window to new opportunity!

We've been itching for another remodel project . . .

Cleo likes limes

OK, not really our cat, but I still liked the picture....

Weekend at Bluefin Bay

Well, it is about time for another Blog update. Last weekend we went up to Bluefin Bay with our friends the Hjelle's and Lee's from Fargo. We had a great time relaxing in a cabin, enjoying some cross country skiing, hiking, campfires, hot-tub time (also making current in the outdoor swimming pool, memories of Anda...), eating, reading and hanging out. All in all a great way to ring in the start of a new year... Here are a few photographic highlights:




Here was all are at the top of Carlton Peak after a hike up the Superior hiking trail.




There were a few mildly icey patches on the hike...


And of course there was lots of nice scenery.

Enjoying some campfire-smores for desert.

We enjoyed some nice slow mornings reading and relaxing with some good coffee. Notice our unit had windows on two sides. Nice.

Allen and I had to play a little chess. I won this round, but it went right down the to wire.

And another group picture on our deck as we were getting ready to leave.

A scenery picture from the hike.

We did some cross country skiing also. Perhaps a christmas card picture for next year....