Trip to Hailey Idaho

From my hotel window in Hailey Idaho.

July 2015 Storm Cleanup

A huge "thank you" to everyone that came out to Irish Acres to help with the storm cleanup this past weekend.  What a mess!  And it was HOT out, which made it exhausting to work.  Thanks to: Ellie and Dave Boeckermann, Jerry and Peggy Palm, Bill and Shirley Bruers, Dick Borden, Steve, Matt and Steven George Rudnik (who came all the way from Grafton ND - 5 hours each way).  Everyone showed up with all kinds of equipment: chainsaws, 4 wheelers, wood splitter, nippers and their gloves.  I even saw a "pick-a-roo" in use.  Not to mention food.  At one point we had Bill and Shirley run to get more food, water and beer.  We drank cases and cases of water during the day and a few cases of beer at the "after party".  I also want to give a shout out/thank you to Kurt and Robin Hopp who wanted to be there but were unable.  They stopped by on Friday and left their trailer for us to use and brought 2 cases of water and 2 cases of beer for the crew. 

July 2015 Storm

Mosquito Squad - This Years First Treatment

The guys from the Mosquito Squad came by today and applied our first treatment for the year.

Gull Lake Campground Spring Clean Up - Stella Makes Breakfast

Stella and I went to Gull Lake Campground to participate in their spring clean up a couple weeks ago.  Stella fixed us some breakfast Sunday morning that was num num nummy!

Kiehra's Confirmation

 My Granddaughter Kiehra was confirmed into the First Lutheran Church in Brainerd this past Saturday.

Today is Granddaughter Lindsey's 9th Birthday

Bloody Mary's at Phoenix International Raceway on Sunday

Bill, Shirley, Diane, myself & Dave enjoyed the NASCAR race last Sunday.

Makita Prepares for St. Patrick's Day

Now there's on big leprechaun! 

Wild Hockey Game

This past Sunday night at the Xcel Energy Center.  The Wild won 6 to 2.  All 6 Wild goals were made in the last period.  Lots of fun.

 

Wish I was There

Flash back....With record lows this morning of -25 I wish I was here.

Westminster Best of Show Winner

 

 

 Wagging her tail a mile a minute, Miss P became America's top dog Tuesday night by winning best in show in a big surprise at the Westminster Kennel Club. 

 

Taylor Grace's Benefit

Taylor Grace’s Leukemia Awareness Benefit Dinner & Silent Auction

Saturday February 28, 2015

4:00pm - 8:00pm
Onamia Vets Club

Silent Auction 4:00pm - 6:30pm

Dinner 5:00 pm Adults $10.00 Children (under 10) $5.00

At the Onamia Vets Club;US Hwy 169; Onamia, MN  56359 

(next to Meleen's - where you turn to go to Isle)

Taylor Grace was first diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) in June of 2013.  After 5 months of intense treatment she left Children's Hospital in remission.  In December 2015, shortly after she celebrated her 3rd birthday, she was re-admitted to Children's with an AML relapse. She received high doses of Chemotherapy but ultimately the cancer took her on February 11, 2015.

Much needed and appreciated contributions can be made to: Taylor Grace Cancer Fund and sent to US Bank 320 South 6th Street; Brainerd, MN  56401; 218-828-5424 or given to myself.

Loss of Taylor Grace

Last night leukemia took little Taylor Grace, who just had her 3rd birthday in November.  Her father, Craig Nguyen, is a police officer and works with Makita, Mike and Tonya at Mille Lacs Tribal.  Everyone's hearts are broken. 

 

To help the family with expenses, there will be a benefit held in Onamia on Saturday February 28th at the Vet's Club from 4pm - 8pm.  I'll publish more on this tomorrow.

 

Much needed and appreciated contributions can be made to: Taylor Grace Cancer Fund; US Bank 320 South 6th Street; Brainerd, MN  56401; 218-828-5424

 

 

Swimming with the Grandkids

Granny got in the pool with the grandkids.  Pictured here: Lindsey, Me, Kaylie and Kiehra.  The girls were happy to get their photo taken.  The boys were probably trying to drown each other in another part of the pool when this was taken.

A Traditional Norwegian Potato Dumpling Meal

Each year in January for Mike's birthday he asks for potato dumplings.  So not to disappoint we went to work. Tonya has become a fabulous grinder!

Sunday Fun Day Hockey

Makita, Josh, Mike, Ashley and Kaylie hit the ice yesterday to slap some pucks around.

Babysitting Bella

 

 

Bella is here for a few days while her mom and dad go to Arizona.  She's a good old hound.

KimKay is Sporting a Different Truck

I got a different Tahoe (aka: Taco) a couple weeks ago.

Cooking with Gas (finally)

 Finally ... the gas stove is installed.  I'm loving it!