We took Tammy’s Mom to her first MN United game! It looked like we might get to see a win and sing Wonderwall but alas, the Loons did not hold the lead.
Family
Heartfelt updates about family milestones and everyday moments. From taking Mazie to college and annual visits to the Renaissance Festival to Swedish‑pancake breakfasts and VR outings with the kids, this category celebrates togetherness.
We went to BRKTHROUGH tonight and tried out their various games. We’ve been to Activate many times. BRKTHROUGH seems like a good place for a larger group and adds food and beer options. We found Activate’s games better though.
We got the very last of the available Pokémon 30th Celebration at the Edina Target today — and got our picture with Pikachu!
Starting our day at the Minnesota State Fair! Peachey’s Donut line is over four blocks long.
Porto 2026 — Day 2
9:00 a.m. Coffee for Jamie at C’alma Coffee Room 10:30 a.m. Brunch at CA Downtown 11:30 a.m. Alice Escape Room at Cubus Escape. We escape in 48:31 with no clues whatsoever! Go us. 12:30 p.m. Walk around Porto and do a little shopping, including visiting Mazie’s favorite store …
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Land in AMS at 11:30 a.m. Brunch and explore the airport. Fly AMS to OPO on DL 9338. Sleeping is the main event on this flight. Land about 3:30 p.m. Metro to Airbnb Taste our first pastel de nata at Manteigaria! Settle into Airbnb Stop by Lost Inn Porto (Mazie’s hostel when she …
Keep reading · 1 minute: Porto 2026 — Day 1Tammy and I celebrated our 24th anniversary with a wonderful dinner at Bûcheron tonight.
Mazie sent this photo from Wilderness Canoe Base where she’s been guiding trips this summer. She is likely to be evacuated soon. The forest fires are just a few miles away. She said it was “raining ash”.
Tyler and I opened our first batch of Chaos Rising Pokémon packs and I pulled the chase card — Mega Greninja Gold!
Sakatah Singing Hills State Trail with our niece and nephew.
