A family get together would be the same without a game of Scythe. It takes CP most of an hour to set it up and then another two hours to play. We've now played it enough that it's not so confusing.
Friday, December 27, 2024
MN Wild
CP got me a new MN Wild jersey that says "GRISWOLD" across the back. I guess he was tired of seeing me in my Chicago Blackhawks Griswold jersey. CP got a pair of tickets for Christmas and we were treated to a great game and a win over Chicago.
The game was on the 23rd, so we got to celebrate Festivus on the big screen.
Holiday Decor
Many thanks to the aunts & uncles for helping us get the house ready for the holidays!
Excelsior
We ran the Gs out to Excelsior for lunch and then a stroll on Lake Minnetonka. We wanted to show them where the sled dog race is run.
Eagles on the Ice
We paused on our lap around the lake to watch two eagles pick at bait left behind by some ice fishermen.
Holidazzle
Holidazzle moved from Loring Park to Nicollet Mall. It was chilly, but everyone wore their long underpants and we enjoyed the night.
There was a mix of indoor and outdoor activities. We did not play mini golf or go roller skating.
Snow Firepit
BG & CG drove up from Des Moines during the snow storm. Once it stopped snowing, we had a nice evening with a back yard blaze.
Snowy Dog Walk
S LOVES the snow! He runs and rolls in it. He can't get enough.
We walked our normal 1.75 mile route and S wanted more.
Laptop
Rather than buy a new laptop, I'm using GP's old one from school. It only took half an hour to peel/scrape the stickers off it.
X-Mas Shopping Day
We did our annual Christmas Shopping trip to the mall and hit one of our favorite places: Twin City Grill.
Sunday, December 15, 2024
Classical Music
CP & I hit the Uptown VFW for an incredible night of Iron Maiden and Black Sabbath cover bands. I had bought the tickets months ago, and it was a nice way to end a weird week.
Both bands (Maiden Minneapolis and Sabbatage) were amazing. Truly talented musicians and playing some great classic tunes. Usually they play in the burbs. Not sure how we got lucky and were able to see them near home.
Ice In
What a difference a few days makes. After a few days of single-digit highs and sub-zero lows, the lake iced over.
Still not much snow, but at least it now looks and feels like winter. The dog is itching to go out on the ice and run off-leash.
Lake Walks
With my new schedule, I can wait until sunrise to take the dog for our walk. It's nice seeing everything in the light. Easier to pick up the dog poop in the light, too.
We took a stroll around the lake. Along the way we saw three bald eagles and the polar bears enjoying the ice-free water. S jumped in, too. He was overheating by the time we got to the north beach.
End of an Era
So this happened. I've been on the giving side of the equation before and now I'm on the receiving end. Shit happens. Over the past 19-1/2 years, Toro has put a lot of meals on the table and put two kids thru school. I don't have any hard feelings over this life change; it's just another chapter.
I came home and caught up with JP on her dog walk and we enjoyed a sunny cold day at the beach.
No Eggs
The egg case @ Target is like this more days than not. One would think that with egg prices at an all time high, it would decrease demand slightly.
New Assist Spring
$60 and a week after the old garage door spring broke, we installed a new one. It was unnerving putting six and a half full twists in it. There is more than a bit of stored energy in it.
Paper Snowflakes
When JP went to the Swedish-American Institute last summer, she picked up some paper snowflakes for 50% off. Fun! It took MB & me two hours to assemble four snowflakes.
The wreath and snowflakes transformed the kitchen into a festive space.
Sunday, December 01, 2024
Galleria Shopping
No trip to MN would be complete without a trip to a mall. Rather than the MOA, we dodged the crowds and hit the Galleria.
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