Summer Days

In spite of good intentions I haven't done any posting since finishing the 23 Things. So, it's time for an update. We did get through our graduation open house and everything went very well. We had great weather, lots of good food, and a great time with friends and family. Joel is now working at Fleet Farm for the summer and will be attending the U of M at Morris in the fall. He has participated in the PSEO program at UMM for the past two years, so the transition shouldn't require too much of an adjustment. He will still be commuting for this year at least.

Our library is well into the summer program, "Look What's Cookin'... at Your Library!", and our Children's Librarian, Karen Simmons, is doing a fantastic job as usual. Niki, Kim, and Suzi fill the much needed supporting roles in the children's library, although the effect of "school being out" does impact us all. Summer is truly upon us!

Living in Minnesota we know that we have to make the most of these hazy, lazy days of summer. The countdown to Norway is now at 39 days, so I am understandably getting excited! There are, of course, some final details to work out, a big one being how much luggage we girls will be allowed to take! Between now and August 6th I am determined to sneak in some other fun and relaxing getaways along with just enjoying quiet moments in the back yard.