We finally have a nice day for golf. I took off work for part of the day, so I could be the "crazy mom" following around the boys at he golf meet. It was a beautiful day, but the breeze was still a bit cold. They golfed 18 holes, but I only followed them around for about 10. I got too tired and I wasn't even carrying a bag, just cameras. I am glad that I finally got to go to a meet, I just wish it would have been at Bunker, instead of Elk River. That was a long drive.
Good news, we all got a bit of a tan, but Jesper's looks like a 'farmer tan'. Mine is just my nose and cheeks.
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
It's been a while
Wow, I can't believe it has been a long time since I last updated. So much has been happening, yet there really isn't much going on.
Jesper has been golfing on the golf team this year. It has been terrible weather all spring long. Cold and rain most days. Mondays seem to be the nicest weather, but by Thursday it is going down hill fast and that is the day of most meets. The weekends are the worst. Hopefully, that cycle will break soon, since Jesper has 3 more meets and I haven't been able to get to any of them. I plan to see the meet on Thursday this week and next Tuesday, his last official meet.
It was Mother's Day on Sunday. We had a great time at my house. Some of my family came over for a pot luck brunch. Two of my sisters and their families, 2 aunts and some of their kids and grandchildren as well, and of course, Grandma. We have a really nice time. Grandma was still sad, since she is missing her 3 oldest daughters. It must be really hard for a parent to outlive so many of their children. Anyway, after brunch, Jesper took me to the movie for my Mother's Day gift. We had a really nice time.
The count down is on. Only 1 month left before Jesper returns to Sweden. Time is flying by. With graduation fast approaching and party planning going on, we are really busy. Invitation for Graduation parties are arriving as well. If we are doing our own thing, we will be attending many parties in his last few days. He will have to decide which ones he will be able to attend. Unfortunately, several will be after he leaves.
Check back later for updates on the golf match! I hope I am able to get to the meets and get some pictures.
Jesper has been golfing on the golf team this year. It has been terrible weather all spring long. Cold and rain most days. Mondays seem to be the nicest weather, but by Thursday it is going down hill fast and that is the day of most meets. The weekends are the worst. Hopefully, that cycle will break soon, since Jesper has 3 more meets and I haven't been able to get to any of them. I plan to see the meet on Thursday this week and next Tuesday, his last official meet.
It was Mother's Day on Sunday. We had a great time at my house. Some of my family came over for a pot luck brunch. Two of my sisters and their families, 2 aunts and some of their kids and grandchildren as well, and of course, Grandma. We have a really nice time. Grandma was still sad, since she is missing her 3 oldest daughters. It must be really hard for a parent to outlive so many of their children. Anyway, after brunch, Jesper took me to the movie for my Mother's Day gift. We had a really nice time.
The count down is on. Only 1 month left before Jesper returns to Sweden. Time is flying by. With graduation fast approaching and party planning going on, we are really busy. Invitation for Graduation parties are arriving as well. If we are doing our own thing, we will be attending many parties in his last few days. He will have to decide which ones he will be able to attend. Unfortunately, several will be after he leaves.
Check back later for updates on the golf match! I hope I am able to get to the meets and get some pictures.
Sunday, April 20, 2008
Prom
Jesper went all out for Prom and rented a white tux. He had to add the showy top hat, cane and gloves and really hammed it up for the camera. He was the only one that I saw with the hat and cane. All the boys wore sunglasses for some reason. Jesper said something about 'cool without the sun' I don't get it. His date was his friend Michelle and they had a great time. We started out taking pictures at home, went to Michelle's for more pictures and then went to someone else's house for even more pictures and people.
There were about 40 to 50 kids in all, plus parents. The big yellow party bus arrived to whisk them off to the Sculpture Gardens and dinner, then finally the dance. After the dance, an after Prom party was at yet another house where the kids stayed all night. Jesper called about 9am this morning, wanting to come home and sleep.
Click on the PROM title above to see video of Jesper and the girls. He can sure ham things up. The last picture is of Erin and her date, Sean.
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Spring Has Arrived
Spring has finally arrived here in Minnesota. The snow has melted, except for the snow mountains in the store parking lots. The grass is greening up. We had a beautiful day yesterday, although very windy. It brought the warm air though, so we can't complain.
I know it is spring, since I am back working at the Twins and Jesper is out golfing on the team. He has his 1st meet today on the JV. I am sure he will work his way up to Varsity very soon. Monday I hope, since there is a meet at the U and I can go after my class! I can get some golf pictures then, that would be great!
Most things are day to day stuff, although Jesper just got back from Chicago where he met him mother, Eva, for a few days of sight seeing and just having fun. I have posted the pictures, so take a peek.
Prom is this Saturday, so look for those pictures. I will get them on as soon as possible!
I know it is spring, since I am back working at the Twins and Jesper is out golfing on the team. He has his 1st meet today on the JV. I am sure he will work his way up to Varsity very soon. Monday I hope, since there is a meet at the U and I can go after my class! I can get some golf pictures then, that would be great!
Most things are day to day stuff, although Jesper just got back from Chicago where he met him mother, Eva, for a few days of sight seeing and just having fun. I have posted the pictures, so take a peek.
Prom is this Saturday, so look for those pictures. I will get them on as soon as possible!
Friday, April 4, 2008
A lot of Homework
It has been a busy week this past week. It is the last week of the quarter and Jesper is catching up on all the homework he missed when he went on this USA discovery trips! That also meant that I got to correct the grammar in a couple papers he wrote. The last of them were done on Wednesday night to turn in on Thursday. Jesper is recooping by sleeping in today, since they have no school. Man, they get a lot of days off!
We started off the week with Jesper playing on his indoor soccer team. The boys did really well. I think they won 8-2. Jesper scored 3 goals, including a very exciting goal where he was just playing footsy with the ball, since no one was guarding him.
Monday brought the Twins Home Opener. We enjoyed the return of Torri Hunter, who now plays for the Angels. Twins won the game and we were all very happy to have a dome stadium since it snowed about 8 inches during the day and the game. It was a little icey leaving the game though!
With the Twins back in action, I am back at work, so that means, Jesper is on his own for dinner a lot. He has discovered Mac and Cheese, yuk! Well, he likes it. Golf is also keeping him busy. They make cuts to the team on Tuesday, so Jesper is going to take a golf lesson to help his slice. Hope all goes well with that! We will find out on Tuesday if he makes the team. (I am sure he will!)
We started off the week with Jesper playing on his indoor soccer team. The boys did really well. I think they won 8-2. Jesper scored 3 goals, including a very exciting goal where he was just playing footsy with the ball, since no one was guarding him.
Monday brought the Twins Home Opener. We enjoyed the return of Torri Hunter, who now plays for the Angels. Twins won the game and we were all very happy to have a dome stadium since it snowed about 8 inches during the day and the game. It was a little icey leaving the game though!
With the Twins back in action, I am back at work, so that means, Jesper is on his own for dinner a lot. He has discovered Mac and Cheese, yuk! Well, he likes it. Golf is also keeping him busy. They make cuts to the team on Tuesday, so Jesper is going to take a golf lesson to help his slice. Hope all goes well with that! We will find out on Tuesday if he makes the team. (I am sure he will!)
Saturday, March 22, 2008
Sunrise
I finally have gotten the last of the photos on.
We got up at 4:30 this morning to return the rental car and catch the plan before 7am. No problems with that. It is just weird to wear short in 80 degree weather yesterday and have to go back to snow and winter today!
We got up at 4:30 this morning to return the rental car and catch the plan before 7am. No problems with that. It is just weird to wear short in 80 degree weather yesterday and have to go back to snow and winter today!
Friday, March 21, 2008
Last Few Days
It has been a few days since I posted and don't have time to put pictures on, but I thought I would update the past few days.
After our Slot Canyon adventures, we packed up and headed south to the Grand Canyon National Park. We didn't have access so, this will be a big post.
The Grand Canyon is my favorite park. It has been about 20 years since I have visited, but it is still wonderful and I love it there. We arrived at the east entrance midday on Tuesday, stopped for views as we made our way to our hotel in the park. I decided to stay in the park since we would be able to commute either by foot or park bus just about everywhere. We saw some pretty spectacular views.
After settling into our room we tried to find the rim to watch the sun set, which is a must in the park. We managed to miss it by the time we arrived at the rim.
Wednesday morning we slept through sunrise and instead went to town for a quick trip and back to the park. We spent the entire day hiking and checking out the views. We did make it to the rim on Wed. night for sun set. It was wonderful to see. I will put pictures on as soon as I get home.
Sunrise on Thursday was yet another must see. We got up at 5:45 to get out to the rim for the view.Jesper and Randy were a little tough to get moving, but we made it. Jesper enjoyed it, and Randy will some day! Teri and I really enjoyed the experience.
We headed for Vegas on Thursday afternoon. We decided to travel via California, since neither Jesper or Randy had ever been to California. We found out today, as we went to see the Hoover Dam, it was a wise decision on our part. It took over an hour to get to the dam, which was only about 30 miles away. The traffic is horrible, but the view was great. Everyone enjoyed the time spent there.
We are headed to the Strip tonight and will be flying home in the very early hours of the morning. I will post pictures when I get home.
After our Slot Canyon adventures, we packed up and headed south to the Grand Canyon National Park. We didn't have access so, this will be a big post.
The Grand Canyon is my favorite park. It has been about 20 years since I have visited, but it is still wonderful and I love it there. We arrived at the east entrance midday on Tuesday, stopped for views as we made our way to our hotel in the park. I decided to stay in the park since we would be able to commute either by foot or park bus just about everywhere. We saw some pretty spectacular views.
After settling into our room we tried to find the rim to watch the sun set, which is a must in the park. We managed to miss it by the time we arrived at the rim.
Wednesday morning we slept through sunrise and instead went to town for a quick trip and back to the park. We spent the entire day hiking and checking out the views. We did make it to the rim on Wed. night for sun set. It was wonderful to see. I will put pictures on as soon as I get home.
Sunrise on Thursday was yet another must see. We got up at 5:45 to get out to the rim for the view.Jesper and Randy were a little tough to get moving, but we made it. Jesper enjoyed it, and Randy will some day! Teri and I really enjoyed the experience.
We headed for Vegas on Thursday afternoon. We decided to travel via California, since neither Jesper or Randy had ever been to California. We found out today, as we went to see the Hoover Dam, it was a wise decision on our part. It took over an hour to get to the dam, which was only about 30 miles away. The traffic is horrible, but the view was great. Everyone enjoyed the time spent there.
We are headed to the Strip tonight and will be flying home in the very early hours of the morning. I will post pictures when I get home.
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