Snow Play and Visits in Litchfield

Sara & I had a great time with Nana

at the lake Minnebelle cabin.

Gpa stopped over a couple times

to watch Sara play.

Sara enjoyed the snow

thanks to auntie Tasha

who borrowed her warm winter clothes!

We had a wonderful play date

with my childhood friend, Heather.

Heather was my neighbor.

Growing up, we played together ALL the time.

Our moms were best friends too

and went on daily walks together.

Heather lost her mom over the summer

and we reconnected through FaceBook.

This was a visit that was good for my soul.

Not many women our age can relate

to losing their mother.

I look forward to many more visits

and FB messages with Heather.

Mommy got a night out

with her friends Tasha and Elle.

We went to BWW

for some yummy wings.

Sara & I had a wonderful play date

with Bridger while we were back.

Unfortunately, mommy was busy talking

and didn't get a single picture!

We got to meet Bridger's baby sister Emmy.

What a beautiful baby girl!

We also got a tour of

Sarah & Mike's beautiful new house.

On Tuesday, I drove into my work office.

It was good to see my coworkers.

That evening, I met some girlfriends

for dinner and drinks.

Again, no pictures...

We were too busy talking and laughing.

My time spent with these girlfriends

was so wonderful and much needed.

I haven't laughed so hard in a long time.

Matt joined us again on Wednesday.

We drove into the cities

to see his friends Chris & Emily

and meet their 3 year old son, Jack.

Thursday we met my dad, brother

and my brother's girlfriend and her son

for Thanksgiving lunch.

We returned from lunch to find Jeanne!

She gave Sara a gift of crayons and paper

and Sara colored her a picture.

Sara's uncle Alex and his wife Jessica

stopped over to see Sara

and give her an early X-mas present.

We learned the news of another cousin

coming next summer after Sara

meets her brother or sister.

We are excited for Sara to have another playmate.

We joined the Snegoskys

for Thanksgiving dinner.

Sara wore her Big Sister shirt

in case there was anyone who didn't know.

On Friday we decorated for Christmas.

Sara enjoyed seeing the ornaments on the tree.

Especially the one that had daddy's picture

of when daddy was little.

Even Lucy was able to relax once in awhile.

And sneak in a kiss for her sissy.

It wouldn't be Christmas in Litchfield

without the bra Christmas lights.

Watercade

 

 

We were so excited

to be in town for Watercade

that Mommy decided

to do something silly...

 

I ran Lake Ripley!

 

 

I don't remember the last time

I was able to run all the way

around the lake.

(4 miles)

 

It was definitely before Sara.

 

I signed up three weeks prior

hoping it would be motivation

for me to start running.

 

I began running in Hudson

but only made it 2 miles

before tuckering out.

 

My cousin was supposed to run.

She was smart and ditched

at the last minute.

She asked her husband to run instead.

 

He was a perfect partner!

We stayed at 10 mph

and finished strong

in 41:50 minutes GPS time!
(Gun time shows longer).

 

No walking.

 

After the run,

Nana and Sara drove into town

and we did the walk.

It was raining once we finished

so we went out for lunch.

 

After an afternoon nap,

we drove in and visited with Ami & E!

We stopped by Sadie's to see Jude.

Then we watched the entire parade.

 

Sara loved seeing "neigh horseys"

and "woof woof puppies".

She also enjoyed the big tractors!

 

 

 

 

 

 



Hope for the Vikings

It's an exciting time to be

a Litchfield native

AND

a Vikings fan.

The Vikings have signed JC!