Prom

 Olivia's final homeschool prom was tonight at the Dellwood Country Club. We both liked the natural area behind the clubhouse which had a variety of rocks and flowers.  

Music Performance

Ashley, one of Sophia's roommates, did her junior flute performance tonight. She had the support of her friends and roommates, including Krista.  

Checking on the Land

During the winter we still walk the property to make sure that everything is okay. It's important as caretakers of these ten acres that animals are safe and not hurt anywhere on it. We enjoyed seeing all the activity wherever we walked - tracks, rubbings on trees, and "beds" that the animals made in the grass and weeds.

Rain in December

The weather is unusual this year. It rained last night and raindrops are still clinging to the branches this morning.

St. Croix River

Olivia and I spent time photographing the St. Croix River today. This is a view looking south towards Bayport. 

 

Celebrating Chinese Culture

For Olivia's senior photos, she wore a traditional Chinese dress that we purchased when she was adopted in 2003. She picked out the headpiece to complement her dress. 

Clearwater Portage

A family was canoeing and had walked their canoes from one lake to this lake. The father is putting the first of two canoes into Clearwater Lake.

Antique Gas Pump

This antique gas pump is at Trail Center in Grand Marais. I remember pumps like this when I was growing up and thought the numbers went by so slowly. Now, the pumps are digital and the numbers - and price - go up much too quickly. 

Rattlesnake Master

 This Rattlesnake Master was growing well 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.

Sculptures

 Two sculptures at Franconia Sculpture Park.