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!

There Was a Real Attempt to Catch a Fish

Mike must have been the most serious.  He's the only one that put his beer down.

I Caught $80 in a Bottle

Maybe someone is shipwrecked???

More Extravaganza Photo's

Anthem....

Fishing Extravaganza 2015

Me, some mystery guy (I think it's a cousin of Josh's), Josh, Mike, Makita and Brian Churak.  What a super nice day out.  Best weather we've ever had!  Didn't catch anything but had a fabulous day.

Kaleb's Christmas Program

 Last week was Kaleb's Christmas program.  He even had a speaking part.

 

Lindsey Danced at the Just for Kix Winter Show

Last weekend Lindsey danced in the Just for Kix Winter Show.  She was really good!

Thanksgiving at Irish Acres

 Kaleb, Tonya, Joe, Kaylie, Maggie, Josh and Makita

 

 Dick, Mike, Ashley, Peggy, Jerry, Bill, Shirley and Diane

 

16 of us for dinner (Kiehra showed up after the meal).

Kaylie's Winter Chior Concert

 

Last week was Kaylie's 7th grade choir concert.  They did very good.  And I got a hug out of the deal.

The Whole Deer Family Showed up Today

Betsy and the twins (Lola and Hank) showed up this afternoon.

Then here comes Bucky.

 



It would seem he's still looking for a lady friend.

Bucky in the Backyard

 

Just a couple days after the rifle season ended here, Bucky is still with us.

 

PBR in Minneapolis

 Went to our first Professional Bull Riding event at the Target Center in Minneapolis.  Tons of fun!