We Survived ValleyScare
I’m a big fan of Valleyfair, but not a big fan of going when it’s haunted. In the past, I never even thought about going...
Category: Minnesota
Land of 10,000 lakes and where I call home.
Valleyfair Flooding – June 28th 2024
We visited Valleyfair on June 28th and were amazed by the flooding. The Minnesota River has completely submerged the parking lot, forcing visitors to park...
Can Can Wonderland – Arcade & Mini Golf
Last weekend, we had a great time at Can Can Wonderland! Can Can Wonderland is a arcade packed with a wide array of pinball machines...
Went to the mall to feed a Capybara.
This past weekend, we meet some wild animals at Sustainable Safari in Maplewood Mall. Lily had the opportunity to interact with her latest animal obsession,...
Into the Unknown – Wolf Ridge Winter Camping
This week Lily and I are headed to Wolf Ridge with her class to take in nature. We’ll be spending most of our day outdoors...
Built an owl box. – Now waiting for an owl.
Today I finished building an owl box and I’m pretty happy with how it turned out. I followed instructions from Four Oaks Crafts and they...
Just a wee bit of snow.
With a gap in the blizzard I tried to dig out the driveway. I did it but it’s not the best job. More snow is...
It’s a blizzard!
Lily and I went outside to enjoy the blizzard today. Lots of snow and lots of wind. It was fun for a little while but...
Easter Egg Hunt in MN
All this snow makes it easy to find Easter eggs. White ones would be so much more fun!
Great day at the Mill City Museum.
I went with my daughter’s 3rd-grade class to the Mill City Museum today and it was great. This was my first time visiting and I was...
Minneapolis drinks my town’s waste water.
Lily’s second grade class, and myself as a chaperone, went to visit the City of Watertown today and learned all about how things work around...
South Fork Crow River Flooding in Watertown, MN
The recent heavy rains in the area has forced the South Fork Crow river in and around Watertown, MN to spill out of its banks....