7.20.2008

Our 10th Anniversary

Over the weekend we celebrated our 10th wedding anniversary with a trip up to the mountains. We stayed at Garrett's grandfather's house and did the typical family events... a walk around the loop, a drive searching for elk and other wildlife and we had a picnic almost at the top of the highest peak in our state. What a beautiful day it was and it was so quiet up there. Even the critters and birds were quiet!

Peace.

6.08.2008

Great Friends




These are some of the best friends a girl can have! We all worked together at the engineering firm (three of us have left) but have always stayed in contact and go out as much as we can. Unfortunately, Chris is moving to be closer to her son and new grandson.

5.30.2008

Yummy! Yummy!



These are my goodies I get at the produce co-op. Just like home! Can't wait to see what I come home with tomorrow.

5.14.2008

Blooming Desert



Okay, so it's been ages since I last blogged. I have no excuse.


I love living in the desert! The colors are so vibrant and alive and they just make me happy. I don't know what this purple tree is but they are in bloom everywhere and are beautiful!


Peace.

4.01.2008

Home Foods

Last night I recorded "Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern" because he was in Minnesota. Apparently he's a St. Paul resident. Anyway, he did a tour of the north shore from Duluth to Grand Marais and on the way he stopped at one of my favorite spots in MN - a little hole in the wall smoked fish shop. My dad and I LOVE this place! The smoked salmon there is to die for and I usually threaten death if I don't make it there on my visits home. Garrett even got a kick out of seeing this place on t.v.

Andrew even went to the MN State Fair - another must see at the end of the summer. Garrett had a great time when I took him there over three years ago. Keelee was with us and I found out I was pregnant with Brynna right after we were there.

It was so nice to see a slice of home! Thank you Andrew!

Peace.

3.23.2008

What "Carrie" means...

What Carrie Means
You are very open. You communicate well, and you connect with other people easily.
You are a naturally creative person. Ideas just flow from your mind.
A true chameleon, you are many things at different points in your life. You are very adaptable.

You are usually the best at everything ... you strive for perfection.
You are confident, authoritative, and aggressive.
You have the classic "Type A" personality.

You are wild, crazy, and a huge rebel. You're always up to something.
You have a ton of energy, and most people can't handle you. You're very intense.
You definitely are a handful, and you're likely to get in trouble. But your kind of trouble is a lot of fun.



You tend to be pretty tightly wound. It's easy to get you excited... which can be a good or bad thing.
You have a lot of enthusiasm, but it fades rather quickly. You don't stick with any one thing for very long.
You have the drive to accomplish a lot in a short amount of time. Your biggest problem is making sure you finish the projects you start.

You are friendly, charming, and warm. You get along with almost everyone.
You work hard not to rock the boat. Your easy going attitude brings people together.
At times, you can be a little flaky and irresponsible. But for the important things, you pull it together.

3.11.2008

Time with my girls..



This past weekend has been busier than usual... Thursday I spent an hour at school with Brynna for "Me and My Gal" day - what a day! We made clay vases, played outside and sang songs.
Friday, Garrett took the day off and we went to the Titanic exhibit at the science center - I was shocked at the condition of some of the artifacts! How perfect they were!!
Saturday was my birthday and I spent an action-packed day with Keelee: first there was an open house at the local GS camp, then rushed off to dance class and a quick shopping run; over to the school for their spring carnival; finally, off to poker night. I wasn't out first this time - yea!!! I didn't win money, but I wasn't out first, and that's all that mattered to me!
Sunday was our first mother/daughter scrapbook workshop. Keelee and I made a beautiful dance spread. The group decided to do this once a month!
Brynna is off on spring break this week, Keelee is home with Pink Eye and my father-in-law is in surgery to remove a huge blood clot. Does it ever end????
I'm up to 16 books now and I've lost my writing mojo. I hope to find it again soon.
Peace.

About Me

I was born and raised in northern MN. I know live in with SW with my husband, two kids and one dog. I have a degree in Journalism and am working on writing my first book.