Lost Tooth, Homecoming, More Soccer, Haunted Farm, Four-Wheeling

Clara finally lost her first tooth that was stubbornly hanging on and annoying her to no end. She lost it at school and was able to hang onto hit to set it out for the tooth fairy that night.

Last week was Davies HS homecoming and the middle school also took part in their own dress-up days. Brynn decided to dress up this day which was country vs country club. She attended the homecoming game on Friday night with a friend, so that was fun for her.

Grandma Holly surprised Clara for her first of two games last Saturday. Their first game was at noon and Grandpa and Grandma Dietz made it to the second game at 3:00. There weren't a lot of kids who made it to both games so Clara was able to get a lot of play time in.

Wearing down...haha.

Clara's really been into tennis lately. I'm not a good instructor at all, unfortunately for Clara. I was never very serious about it myself, but just like to play casually. The courts were open at Kennedy School field where she plays soccer. Somehow after two soccer games in one day she still had enough energy to play tennis afterward.

Spooky season is upon us! Last year I had wanted to check out the haunted farm - Dana has fixed chainsaws and such for the guy who runs it - but I couldn't get anyone to go with me. This year my parents said they would accompany me. Mom ended up staying behind to hang out with the girls, so it was just Dad and me. We had a frightfully delightful time. Thanks for going with me, Dad!

On Sunday we had planned a day trip to go four-wheeling in Nevis. Dana's parents met up with us and we had a fun time of riding around a couple of the state parks around there and stopping at The Stompin' Grounds for a snack.

We had a tailgate lunch...and some shenanigans.. before heading out.

We stopped for dinner in Park Rapids on our way home.

The girls had Monday off of school, so Brynn baby-sat Clara for the day...and was Clara's only customer at her foot spa.

I worked from home so I could make my latest blog recipe: banana bread.

Brynn's school picture. 😍

I was in South Dakota yesterday for some drone footage with our black bean production. This grasshopper hopped onto my windshield to say hi.

I have never been much of an oatmeal lover, but have realized I apparently only like it prepared certain ways....either baked into something or this apple oatmeal recipe I found. It's really simple, but super yummy and filling.

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October 4, 2021 at 11:26 AM

Fall Things + Dana's Hunting Trip

Clara and I walked over to the high school for a boys' soccer game. They were pretty impressive to watch. Elise and Clara had fun raking leaves and Grandpa and Grandma's lake. Well, I know Clara had a great time for sure. I can't remember if I had posted that Dana did away with the garden and planted grass where it once was. So, Clara mowed that section. It was a perfect size for her to tackle. She might have found herself a summer job already. An amazing double rainbow! Thank you to those who donated for Clara's school walk-a-thon which took place last Monday. Dana and I were able to go watch and then joined in for some laps as well. Benny the Eagle was out there cheering the kids on too. Dana was busy making monster cookies for his annual hunting trip up north with his Dad and family friends. He kindly left some behind for us...which are long since gone now. :-) Grandma Holly came up while the guys were gone and took Clara shopping and the girls for lunch on Saturday

Thanksgiving 2023

The kids rolled out and baked sugar cookies for Thanksgiving. We finished our thankful pumpkin. I saw this in the store and given the season, it took me right back to my Grandma D's house on Thanksgiving and the bowl of walnuts she'd have on her table with the nutcracker. I wanted to buy it just for nostalgia purposes. Cora and Clara made these adorable turkey crafts at the crafternoon at the library. On Tuesday we went downtown for the tree lighting at Broadway Square. Abby, Hubert's sister, joined us as well. She just turned 10, so she got along pretty well with Clara. They had s'mores kits so we had to toast some mallows right away. I love how Clara's marshmallow is completely ablaze and she's still posing for the photo. Hahaha. We had to visit the reindeer too. I made them do jazz hands. And then, of course, we had to hit up Blackbird afterward. Our Wednesday morning XaBeat class. We were feelin' pretty festive. The girls had Wednesday off from school,

May Day + My Birthday + Star Wars Day

Brynn put together our May Day baskets and did a fantastic job. Clara and I did the deliveries... And we received one as well with these beautiful flowers. It was from Clara's friend, Cora, and her fam. We went out to dinner as a family to celebrate my birthday on Wednesday to best accommodate schedules this week. I got to open my cards and gifts when we got home. I had picked up a slice of puppy chow cake at Sonder Bakehouse so we all shared that. Then Brynn and I went out to play a little tennis. It was a beautiful day outside. I had taken Friday (my actual birthday) off of work and Tessa came up to have brunch with me. We had Black Coffee + Waffle Bar. It was so fun. Then May did my hair as it was overdue for a cut and color. Dana and I were able to go out just us two while Brynn took Clara to her school fun night...not only that, but Brynn also volunteered to sell tickets/wristbands (I was originally going to do it) so that I didn't have to and could go out. 💜 I had a coup

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