Self Portrait. Stone Arch Bridge, Mississippi River.
Friday July 4th 2008 we attended the Apple Valley parade with our friends the Hansens. It was sweet! They had military planes fly overhead, at least 10 marching bands and a stunning troop of geezers driving go-karts way too fast by small children. It was 2 hours but very pleasant passing the time with Chris and Dawn and their kids. 
Senator Norm Colman did his political thang during the parade.
Nora and Molly beat the heat under the shade from their strollers.
Ryan and Jack sat guard for anybody throwing candy in their tot spot camping chairs. Do you think they called each other to plan their get-ups? So cute!
For evening festivities we headed to Richfield for a BBQ and fireworks show. Tim, Peter’s middle brother, is a pyrotechnic and assisted in the City of Richfield show at Vetern’s park. Even my folks came our for the show. I stayed back with Molly at the house (I was running out of steam myself due to finally trying to get over a bad chest cold) as the rest of the gang took in the show.
Bubbles in the backyard part II.
A Stump.
That is what I feel like today. A stump with a chest cold. Thank goodness for nice parents! They swooped in and gave me medicine and took the kids out to eat to allow the house to be quiet enough for me to rest.
I had one photo in an ‘Extra’ folder for my ‘Photo A Day’ category in case such a day occurred as it did today and I wouldn’t even want to look at my camera.
So here you have it.
A Stump.
In January 2008 Peter and I joined a small group from First E-Free Church, Minneapolis. We meet about 2-3 times a month and share a babysitter to study God’s word and have fellowship time with other people from our church. This turned out to be a great way to grow in our faith, strengthen our marriage and bond with new friends. Jeremy and Becki Kobielish; Ted and Kimber Carter; Corey and Jessica Sanborn and Doug and Beth Brown.
Over the summer months we are taking a break from our meetings but we got together for a BBQ at the Carter’s house on June 29, 2008.
It just happened to be Molly’s Birthday so we brought cupcakes for dessert.
Molly took a break to flip through some books on a miniature sized easy chair.
Ryan absolutely loves watermelon. I think he ate about 5 or 6 pieces. He is just like his parents!
We had a great time letting the kids play around as we enjoyed the nice summer breeze from the screen porch. For more photos visit the Flickr set!
Just A Blink journals my ups and downs in creating thrifty home decor, spending time with my family, and finding simplicity. I write about everything from my garage sale addiction to my faith in God.
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