Christmas excitement

The grandchildren were excited about openning their Christmas stockings.

Winter Solstice

Today is the Winter Solstice. As I was returning home this late afternoon, I witnessed a gorgeous sky over the lake, the same lake and sky that produce such gorgeous sunsets in the summer. Enjoy.





Moments later, Bach's Christmas Choral, O Little One Sweet, was playing on the radio in the car as I slowly crept into the cul de sac to return home.

Eave lights

The cold weather has lifted just enough for the eaves to drip. Some of our house Christmas lights are positioned just right to catch the eave drips and freeze on the bulbs.

What would December be without rehearsing Christmas music?

Buck runs throught the driveway

On November 3rd, a buck deer that we've been sighting lateley dashes through the yard and across the driveway. He was anxious to retreat when the neighbors dog came out on their deck next door.

September Weekend

Judy and I decided to share some of the natural beauty of Minnesota in September with out house guest, Joe Wade, visiting from Ireland. On the morning of Saturday, September 22, 2007 we set out on a road trip to northern Minnesota. Our first stop was the Father Hennepin State Park on the southern edge of Lake Millacs. The Maples were aflame and the oaks and ash were turning as well.

Father Hennepin State Park

Shores of Lake Superior

Gooseberry Falls

Al's 95th Birthday

Surrounded by family, Al reads birthday cards on his 95th birthday.

Christopher's birthday

On Christopher's birthday, the family gathered on Revere Circle.

Summer fawns at play

Summer Sunset on the Lake

Another pretty summer sunset on Medicine Lake in Plymouth Minnesota.

Kids love donut holes

Four generations enjoy a Sunday afternoon in spring.

Surviving the snows of 07

After several years of mild winters with no bragging rights, we finally experienced a good old Minnesota winter, like I remember from my childhood. This one brought real school closings and a genuine "snow day" when everyone staid home from work and school.





This is our deck after the first storm.










Trees were heavy with wet snow.

























9 inches of snow after the first storm of the week. Another 10-12 inches fell later int the week.
















The snow clung to the tree branches like a python.

The sun finally returns!