This has been the happiest summer I can remember in a long time. It was fabulous in so many ways!
Beth gave me the idea of re-capping my summer with a few photos. Here goes:
I attended Obama's speech in St. Paul
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Weather this summer was fantastic, and if I remembered to water them, my flowers did great.
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Super fun reunion with my pals
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Another fun reunion - former students and staff - approx 20 years since we'd all seen each other
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Great vacation at Lutsen - I'd go back any day
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Raised a family of baby wrens in our bird house
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Actually worked on writing my autobiography. Why? Because I'm in my 50's and feeling reflective. Do NOT look for this in any bookstores, ever.
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Son and Girlfriend got engaged!
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Had lots of time for sewing, and gathered 30 quilts to take to Rosebud.
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Life-altering mission trip to Rosebud & Pine Ridge
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Fun family times; swimming, boating; beautiful days & beautiful sunsets
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My mom is in good health!
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In one more week I go back to work, so it's time to say farewell to my free time and my most enjoyable summer in recent memory. I love fall, but it's sad to see the end of a great summer. I hope yours was great, too.