Holidays

November 24, 2023

We got our Christmas Tree at Gifford’s Tree Farm in Lakeville today. We found a wonderful 10’ tree that is just right!

Family of four smiling together outdoors near a pond at a Christmas tree farm on a sunny winter day.

Rows of blue spruce Christmas trees at a pick-your-own farm on a sunny day, with a person walking the grassy path between them.

Three people in winter coats and hats carrying a freshly cut Christmas tree through a tree farm with wood chip ground cover.

November 23, 2023

Happy Thanksgiving!

Four people smiling together indoors with holiday decorations visible in the background

October 31, 2023

Ready for Halloween Trick-or-Treaters but suspect the 32 °F and dusting of snow is going to keep counts low. 🎃👻🥶

Two bowls of Halloween candy on a table including Reeses Milk Duds Haribo gummies Heath bars Butterfinger and MrBeast bars.

October 31, 2023

Snow isn’t a great way to start Halloween! 🎃 👻🥶

Snow-covered backyard patio with chairs and table, tall evergreen trees, and wooden lattice trellises on an overcast winter day.

October 6, 2023

We got our tickets to the 2023 New Standards Holiday Show! I was amazed that within 6 minutes of the event going on sale all main floor tickets were effectively gone for both evening shows. 🎄🎅

New Standards Holiday Shows: 2023, 2021, 2019, 2018, 2013, and 2012.

August 27, 2023

Renaissance Festival 2023

We made our regular visit to the Minnesota Renaissance Festival today! We hit all of our favorites. Both kids made their regular attempts at Jacob’s Ladder but it still eludes them. Cheese curds, Turtles on a stick, and a Beef Stick for me. _Family selfie at the King's Gate._ …

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August 27, 2023

Annual tradition at Renaissance Festival — Ring the bell! Dinged it 2 of 5 times. 💪