Midsommar Day

 Sophia in a traditional Swedish outfit by a Dala horse at Gammelgarden Museum in Scandia.

Rattlesnake Master

 This Rattlesnake Master was growing well at Loring Park in Minneapolis. 

Running Rabbit

 This rabbit was making a mad dash for cover at Loring Park in Minneapolis.

Pollination at Work

 The bees were abundant at Loring Park in Minneapolis.

Longing to Be in the Garden

 Cooper sat in the backyard looking through the fence, longing to be in the garden with us.

Tree Swallow

 A tree swallow was warming itself in the morning sunlight.

Deer

A young deer in the early morning in the field.

Japanese Garden

 A serene day at the Japanese Garden at Normandale Community College.

Cardinal Barn Quilt

The cardinal barn quilt that my daughter designed and painted was installed today. It is directly across from Lilleskogan Park - one of many parks in Scandia - so many people will be able to see and enjoy it.

Painting a Barn Quilt

 My daughter put the finishing touches on one the barn quilts she painted. This was installed in Scandia and represents the husband and his late-wife who both enjoyed gardening and operated a garden center. He has many sunflowers growing in his garden.