You say it's your birthday It's my birthday too, yeah They say it's your birthday We're gonna have a good time I'm glad it's your birthday Happy birthday to you. Yes we're going to a party party Yes we're going to a party party Yes we're going to a party party I've been singing this… Continue reading 09.14.13 It’s some girl’s birthday!! – 16 days left till departure!
Tag: Memories
08.09.13 Bears, bears everywhere! Vince Shute Wildlife Sanctuary
When we left the Soudan Mine tour we headed for the Vince Shute Wildlife Sanctuary which is about 30-40 miles from Orr, MN ad two hours north of Duluth, MN. They are open every Tuesday from 5 pm to 8 pm. Thousands of visitors come thee every year to see the black bears that inhabit the area… Continue reading 08.09.13 Bears, bears everywhere! Vince Shute Wildlife Sanctuary
08.09.13 Soudan Iron Ore Mine visit!
Yesterday Roy and I set out on an adventure to see the Soudan Iron Ore Mine which is about 90 minutes from Kabetogama and the Bear Sanctuary which is only 30-40 minutes from here. I was a little apprehensive about getting in a tiny cage elevator with twelve other people and going 1/2 mile below the… Continue reading 08.09.13 Soudan Iron Ore Mine visit!
08.04.13 Minneapolis here come the Chauvins!
Roy and I went to Minneapolis this week. It’s a 5 hour drive south from Kabetogama. One of the things I noticed quickly as we got close to Minneapolis was that the road side grass and weeds in the city along the highway didn’t seem to have been cut all summer. I thought, Goodness even… Continue reading 08.04.13 Minneapolis here come the Chauvins!
07.17.13 Why Your Kids Don’t Need a SuperMama, by Ann VosKamp
When one of the boys pulls off his Sunday shoes, the filthy ones ridiculously still clinging to “Sunday Shoes” status, he catches my eye and grins like he’s swallowed a canary. “So I only wore one sock to church.” What are you going to do but laugh with the grinning kid? Yeah, I am that… Continue reading 07.17.13 Why Your Kids Don’t Need a SuperMama, by Ann VosKamp
07.15.13 Thanksgiving in July!
The Northern Lights Resort owners, Pat and Tom, decided to throw a Thanksgiving in July dinner for this week's guests and Monday was the event! All the guests were notified through email before their arrival about it and asked to bring a side dish. Most all of them know each other already from living close to each other… Continue reading 07.15.13 Thanksgiving in July!
07.04.13 International Falls Minnesota Independence Day Parade!
For Independence Day Roy and I went into the nearest town (population approx. 6,900) International Falls for their parade. I tried to not expect anything like our parades especially the New Orleans variety and was pleasantly surprised at how delightful it was. I believe all the emergency vehicles from all surrounding towns were in… Continue reading 07.04.13 International Falls Minnesota Independence Day Parade!
06.30.13 Our Saturday evening surprise!
After a long hard Saturday work day which ended at 8 pm we were settling down in our RV and heard a little knock, knock, knock at the door. It was Tom, the resort's owner, with a present for us. He previously told us he was going to try to get this for us, but we didn't… Continue reading 06.30.13 Our Saturday evening surprise!
06.18.13 The Chauvins visit Duluth, MN – part 1
Monday morning Roy and I took off for Duluth, MN to do some sightseeing and see an orthopedic specialist there about Roy's knee hurting. Roy got a cortisone shot in his knee and we're hoping it will help the pain while he's in Minnesota. He'll need to have knee replacement surgery sometime in the future… Continue reading 06.18.13 The Chauvins visit Duluth, MN – part 1
06.16.13 An emotional farewell to two dedicated co-workers and dear friends!
There are times in our lives when we are blessed by God to meet people that we immediately have a connection with and enjoy spending time with. We met such a couple when we arrived here and just had to go through the emotional experience of saying goodbye to them. Those who have been following our blog… Continue reading 06.16.13 An emotional farewell to two dedicated co-workers and dear friends!
- BECAUSE HE LIVES, I CAN FACE TOMORROW - 