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Of course our week in pictures consists of Mazy! Though, I did go back to school this week (school officially starts Monday) and I am glad Dan convinced me last year to stay. I was first thinking I wanted to just stay at home, but back in March, Dan told me that it would be…
What a fun and sweet girl to take pictures of! The picture taking doesn’t last long, but those few shots I get are completely worth it! It was exciting to think about new places to take pictures, but we actually just ended up in our backyard and then at the park. Nothing fancy, but I…
What do you use salt for most? I will safely assume that it is probably for food purposes – specifically as a “seasoner.” Ever wonder what else salt is good for? I am sure you have seen different kinds of salt at your local grocery store and wonder why there are even so many different types…
Yesterday I had a routine heart appointment at the U of M. It wasn’t one of those abrupt back-to-Michigan runs that we have become accustomed to, but one that was in the books two months ago. I say all that because this past year has been filled with abrupt happenings so I wanted to be…
There sure had been a new found freedom in having all of my restrictions lifted, though I quickly learned that it did not mean I was 100% better! As much I wanted to lift Mazy up and carry her everywhere, I could barely lift her, due to weakness. Slowly I am gaining strength, but I…
Have you ever been in search for local or regional foods that are unique just to that area? If you have been to any restaurant in Minnesota (especially in Northern Minnesota), a common item on the menu is a wild rice soup. When my husband and I moved to Minnesota 4 years ago, wild rice…