They Say Winter is Coming

You would never guess that winter is going to be knocking on our doors soon. We have had the most delightful fall here in the Tundra. Here we are November 10th and the sun is shining and we are to reach 64 degrees today. Mr. B is out gathering up the last of the fallin leaves and the yard is so green and lush yet. We had a busy summer with our family and friends. Took the motorhome to Gooseberry Falls and Duluth. We helped get granddaughter settled in to her new college digs. Made the weekend a family outing. Camped at Spirit Mountain campground.

Had a wedding in Wisconsin for a relative that was held outdoors. The day was beautiful. Great seeing extended family that we do not see very often. It is a given that when our children grow up, marry and start having there own families, our own lives become very structured around them.

I had my class reunion mid July and that was a summer highlight for me. It was great seeing old classmates. Had a reunion of sorts with grade school classmates at a local eatery. One classmate and neighbor growing up was there. It had been 40 years since we saw each other. Our last get-to-gether was our 10 year class reunion which we attended together as couples. So many folks do not attend class reunions for whatever reason but I really enjoy them and look forward to the next one.

The weekend of the class reunion was a family reunion of sorts at my cousins. That was a fun time too.

Tonight we are getting together with five couples from our neighborhood for a nice dinner and celebrate good friendships that have lasted 35 years or more.

Our children will be hosting a party for us December 18th to celebrate our 50th aniversary. That is a milestone, right? We are blessed. Four married children, 10 grandchildren and 1 great grandson. Good health too! That has to be from our vitamin and supplement regimen everyday. What do you think?

Christmas will be the next big event before heading south for the winter around the 28th. We are fortunate to have our son and family staying here to keep the "home fires burning".

Some of our Texas Winter buddies are already there and sending emails about the warm temps etc. Looking forward to spending time with all of them and playing pokeno, swimming, hiking, biking and relaxing.

I always have good intentions to keep up this blog. Its a fun way for me to express myself. I will be back with another update soon.

Take care and thank you so much for stopping by "My Very own Blog"

Duck Hunting Opener

Our Family on vacation Gooseberry Falls

Here in Minnesota around the first week in October is the opening of hunting season. This weekend was the opening of duck hunting. Friday morning my husband, our oldest son, his wife, son and grandson took off for the slough. We call it the "slough" but its leased land on a farm near Herman, Mn. The guys have been going up there for about five or six years. Pheasants and deer are hunted there also. I don't mind some wild game to feast on but not all of it. The weekend was quiet for me. I did attend a meeting on Saturday morning but otherwise I stayed close to home. The fall colors are out and the beauty of the season is upon us. Hard to believe that we will soon be shoveling snow. I guess I don't mind the winter so much now that we are able to jump in the motorhome after the holidays and go to warmer climate for a break. We have met some great people in the RV Parks. Look forward to seeing them too.

Have had a busy summer. Took a few short trips with the motorhome. My class reunion was in July which we attended. Part of the family went to Duluth in August to help our granddaughter settle in to her new digs up in Duluth. She is attending UMD this year. That weekend we did take in a few sights. Did the touristy thing.. Gooseberry Falls was a awesome sight. I had never been there before. The younger ones went on the roller coaster ride.

Spent a weekend in Madison, Wisconsin for a cousins daughters wedding. Outdoor ceremony and it was a perfect day for it. Fun to see extended family once again.

Time to say goodnight!

Time for an Update

How can one person be so busy and get so sidetracked? Well guess what, I sure am one of those persons.
We had a nice winter in south Texas and came home just in time to spend Easter with our family at the Pankey home. It was great seeing everyone but its the little ones that you see a change, in a three month span. Our little great grandson is four months old now and already responding with smiles, giggles, cooing and drooling, too.
He is a Minnesota Twins fan along with his Mommy and Daddy. They have season tickets and little Logan goes along. Who knows, maybe he will take up baseball when he "growsup". Like become a 1st baseman or the like. We went to our first Twins game of the season on Tuesday night with our son and his wife. That new outdoor stadium is totally awesome and a must see if you get the chance. It turned out to be a nice evening so that made it most enjoyable. Our tickets were in the Legends Club so that was a treat. The food choices were great. Prices are great too!!
Tonight we are attenting a BBQ and Bonfire for our grandson who turns 17 years old today. Where in the world do the years go? It seems he was just born.
I know this post is short but will do better next time.