Wednesday, April 27, 2011

From this….to this…

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From this on Monday……….

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To this on Wednesday……..WTH, why? I know cuz I live in Minnesota and it even snows on July 4th. UGH…..will it ever end? I’m so tired of winter. I’m tired of being cold. I’m tired of wearing jeans, I want shorts. I’m tired of looking like a beached whale, it’s time for a tanned one.

On Monday Mike and I also went for a 10.56 mile bike ride on the

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We had a great time though I am still not a happy camper riding a bike but we had a great time anyways. So you can enjoy some of our countryside I will share a few pictures with you. Even though winter refuses to let go I wouldn’t trade Minnesota for anywhere else in this great world of ours.

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This is a spoil pile along the edge of one of the pit lakes.

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Our area is a mining area. We have quite a few open pit lakes that have left over reminders of the life that use to be part of the area. See the old railroad tracks?

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Well it’s hump day and it was library day. Two weeks ago Justin and I brought in some duck eggs and he did a small presentation for the little ones. He was so proud. Here’s the library’s picture they took of him.

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And also, introducing my littlest one….meet Josselyn. She’s my newest wee one. She turned one last week.

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So there you have it, well mostly, I have two more photo’s to share with you. On our way home Monday evening we came in the back way and less then a mile from our home we saw this…..now you know why we fence everything. Why the apples trees never have apples and the plum trees don’t get past the budding stages.

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Guess what it’s still doing? Yep, snowing but now big fluffy pretty flakes but still snowing. I will sure enjoy summer when it gets here.

Take care everyone. Happy Hump Day and thank you for stopping by. God Bless you all!!!

4 comments:

Karen Butler Ogle said...

Great photos, Julie. I hope the snow is gone soon. :)

Jill said...

Wonderful pics Julie! My husband would love to hunt the deer for you, lol. I prefer to see them running free. :-)
Great place for a bike ride!
Have a wonderful day!

blessings,
Jill

Liz Mays said...

I can absolutely see why you'd never give it up. I love the midwest, and I can't wait to get back some day.

Josselyn is adorable, and so is Justin. How fun that you brought duck eggs in to show everyone!

Baby Sister said...

I love that first picture!! I saw a deer just meander up our street today...made me murmur slightly...