Good Friends Merlot.
Bottled on August 6, 2010.
In the rack and ready for peak consumption December 2010.
Bottled on August 6, 2010.
In the rack and ready for peak consumption December 2010.
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Sunday, September 5, 2010
Weekend at Grandma and Grandpa's House
Here are a few pictures of Aubrey's weekend with us.
It sure was fun and we can't wait to do it again!!
It sure was fun and we can't wait to do it again!!
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Chicago
We are back at work and our routine. It was a wonderful vacation - saw some great friends, enjoyed some superb meals, took in the sights and museums of Chicago, and ended it all with a delightful weekend with Aubrey. We'll have a separate post for Aubrey! Here's just a FEW highlights of Chicago....
Trump Tower on left. Wrigley Building on right.
Elevated train. Trump tower in center.
Opa!
Jay Pritzker Pavilion at Millenium Park. We listened to the Grant Park Orchestra rehearse here.
Wayne and Sue. At the Field Museum.
John Hancock Building and others.
Wrigley Building. Tribune Building on the right.
Trump Tower on left. Wrigley Building on right.
Elevated train. Trump tower in center.
Opa!
Reflected on Cloud Gate. aka the bean
Jay Pritzker Pavilion at Millenium Park. We listened to the Grant Park Orchestra rehearse here.
Wayne and Sue. At the Field Museum.
Chicago Style Pizza. mmmmmm.
John Hancock Building and others.Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Dog Days
Have you wondered why we call it that.... check it out.
The Dog Days are known as the hottest days of the year in the Northern Hemisphere and usually occur in July and early August. In ancient times, the sultry weather in Rome during these months often made people sick, and they blamed their illnesses on the fact that this was the time of year when Sirius, the Dog Star, rose at about the same time as the sun. Because Sirius was the brightest star, it was thought to add its heat to the sun, producing hot, unhealthy weather. The ancients used to sacrifice a brown dog at the beginning of the Dog Days to appease the rage of Sirius.
So anyway -- we've been busy. BUT now we're counting down to vacation. Wayne starts vacation tomorrow (Wednesday) and I start on Friday. We'll be leaving town Friday morning headed for Minnesota. Two days in Minnesota before we arrive in Chicago where we'll spend 5 days, 4 nights seeing the sights. Yes, I have a guide book for Chicago and yes, I have several things planned for everyday. :)
This past week we had the honor of hosting ELCA medical missionaries from Cameroon in our home. Dr Jim and Carolyn Brown are traveling in the US, vacationing and visiting churches who sponsor their mission work. Wayne met them on his trip last fall and I see now why he admires them so much. They are so dedicated to their work and the Lord.
We enjoyed supper with the Brown's at Charley's.
The Dog Days are known as the hottest days of the year in the Northern Hemisphere and usually occur in July and early August. In ancient times, the sultry weather in Rome during these months often made people sick, and they blamed their illnesses on the fact that this was the time of year when Sirius, the Dog Star, rose at about the same time as the sun. Because Sirius was the brightest star, it was thought to add its heat to the sun, producing hot, unhealthy weather. The ancients used to sacrifice a brown dog at the beginning of the Dog Days to appease the rage of Sirius.
So anyway -- we've been busy. BUT now we're counting down to vacation. Wayne starts vacation tomorrow (Wednesday) and I start on Friday. We'll be leaving town Friday morning headed for Minnesota. Two days in Minnesota before we arrive in Chicago where we'll spend 5 days, 4 nights seeing the sights. Yes, I have a guide book for Chicago and yes, I have several things planned for everyday. :)
This past week we had the honor of hosting ELCA medical missionaries from Cameroon in our home. Dr Jim and Carolyn Brown are traveling in the US, vacationing and visiting churches who sponsor their mission work. Wayne met them on his trip last fall and I see now why he admires them so much. They are so dedicated to their work and the Lord.
We enjoyed supper with the Brown's at Charley's.I had a chance to go down and play with Aubrey one day last week. Here's a funny little video. Gotta love the pigtails.
Monday, July 26, 2010
Busy Week
Wayne spent the week in Chicago with 18 young people and 3 other adults from our church. He got home on Saturday just in time to hop in the car and head to Matt and Heather's wedding. What a beautiful ceremony for such a special couple!! Here's a few pics.
#1 Millenium Park in Chicago
#2 the wedding party (Wes was Matthew's best man!)
#3 Jenny and Stephanie sang a beautiful duet (they are behind the piano!)
#4 Mr and Mrs Palmer hop into the hot rod
#5 Mom and the kids
#6 Trespassers at the head table.
#1 Millenium Park in Chicago
#2 the wedding party (Wes was Matthew's best man!)
#3 Jenny and Stephanie sang a beautiful duet (they are behind the piano!)
#4 Mr and Mrs Palmer hop into the hot rod
#5 Mom and the kids
#6 Trespassers at the head table.
Saturday, July 17, 2010
More Summer
Thursday, July 15 in Sioux Falls. Watching Drum Corps perform at Howard Wood Field. The Troopers from Casper, WY were one of the corps and it was so fun to remember Eric marching with them for two summers. It was a bonus to stay overnight with the little Gallipo family and play with Aubrey for a bit. :)In the past couple of weeks we've also enjoyed a great guitar concert at the Goss (check out Andy McKee on youtube) and a good performance by Prairie Repertory Theatre in Brookings. There have been some great evenings for sitting out on the deck or out by the lake.
We just celebrated our 34th wedding anniversary. Unfortunately we were in different states at the time (not the first time that has happened!!). Wayne is with a group of youth from our church as they travel to Chicago for a mission trip. Should be a great experience.
Saturday, July 3, 2010
Summer
Summer is here. Hot, humid, windy. Its good to be in South Dakota!!
It was pretty quiet around here after Travis, Lisa, Aubrey, Kristy and Eric all left on June 17. But one week later we were happy to have Ron and Kathy Jensen come for a short visit. They spent a couple of days with us on their way to Montana. We enjoyed some good meals and great conversation. While they were here we started making a batch of wine. A local merchant sells kits for wine and beer making and allows the batch to ferment in his wine cellar. So we have a nice batch of merlot in process and are looking forward to uncorking that this winter.
We have both been busy this past week with work situations helping people through crisis. We've had a couple of tough days and nights.
But for fun we have enjoyed some good music and fellowship and spent time appreciating our yard and flower gardens. Today I got a bird bath and have been waiting and watching for visitors. None so far. Here's a little color from our yard.
It was pretty quiet around here after Travis, Lisa, Aubrey, Kristy and Eric all left on June 17. But one week later we were happy to have Ron and Kathy Jensen come for a short visit. They spent a couple of days with us on their way to Montana. We enjoyed some good meals and great conversation. While they were here we started making a batch of wine. A local merchant sells kits for wine and beer making and allows the batch to ferment in his wine cellar. So we have a nice batch of merlot in process and are looking forward to uncorking that this winter.
We have both been busy this past week with work situations helping people through crisis. We've had a couple of tough days and nights.
But for fun we have enjoyed some good music and fellowship and spent time appreciating our yard and flower gardens. Today I got a bird bath and have been waiting and watching for visitors. None so far. Here's a little color from our yard.
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