Lake Mille Lacs Part Deux

We headed back to lake Mille Lacs while Joe's parents were visiting. This time we drove all the way around the lake, stopping for garage sales and view points. We attempted a hike but the bird-sized mosquitoes scared us off for now.

We also returned to the giant guided fish. Then stopped at roadside Happy's for some ice cream. If you're headed up I-169 I'd recommend a stop; they have outdoor and indoor play areas, a basketball court and, right now, bunnies!

Spring-time garden planting

Don't let the sweatshirts and winter hats fool you, it's spring. We were down at the Walsh Farm for Mother's Day where Truman got his first taste of wagon rides and good old Southeastern Minnesota soil.






















Truman training for the hands free phone usage portion of the Microsoft customer support training test:













More garden:








































As if we hadn't worked Josh hard enough in the garden:




The diaper Houdini strike again:


(notice he also has a phone in his hand.)

Chariot's Maiden Vogage: Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge

Joe has been playing basketball Tuesday nights, so Truman and I have been taking day trips fondly refered to as adventure Tuesdays.

Last Tuesday Truman and I took our new bike trailer (called a chariot) out for it's maiden trip — a jaunt around the Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge. Intense gusts of wind and the slippery sandy trail cut out trip short, but we did get a chance to stop and eat lunch near the eagle's nest. I think I need to do some longer paved drives before I attempt this again, but the trip was still exciting. I found an eagle look-out point and we saw a huge snake. SSSSSssssss is Truman's favorite animal sound, probably because it's also our sound effect for peeing.

Hmm, he must think snakes are always peeing.

Congratulations, Mom!

With Mother's day around the corner I'd like to take this moment to gush about my mom who is graduating from college May 22. She's worked hard for this, and I am very proud of her. Go Mom!

I made this invitation for her today using photos I took while she was visiting. Isn't she beautiful?

I am fully equipped (with tech and design savvy) to create any number of cards or invitations. If you or someone you know is looking to create graduation announcements (or any kind of card) feel free to give me a call (619) 302-7363 or email me at brooke@spellboundjungle.com.