The Pinke Post

Snowmobiling extravaganza in the woods of Minnesota Love that smile and sparkle of Hunter James It’s snowing in the woods now. Lori and I just returned from perfect cross-country skiing. Pristine snow. Silence. Peaceful. Awesome.

Nathan and his baby girl Late last summer we booked reservations for our New Years weekend. It is about the halfway point for us to drive and meet Nathan’s sister aka Auntie Lori. We are nestled in lake country, in woods of Minnesota. It’s cold outside, cozy inside by the fire and relaxing. There is plenty of snowmobiling, cross-country skiing…
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Just before Christmas, our family makes flatbread. It’s a very thin cracker. Pretty much made from wheat flour, white flour and water. My mom said it was something our poor Norwegian family could afford to make when they were settlers on the prairie. Regardless, the tradition continues. I watched…and took pictures. Kirsti and Robbie got into a rolling competition. The…
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Elissa the snow bunny…sporting her new sweater dress from Auntie K with stylish snow boots her daddy bought her. She loves watching the kitties out the window who eat their “yum yum” as she says on the deck. Elizabeth’s newest word yesterday was “Boppa” for Grandpa Fred. My mom said she heard E say “Boppa Ted” a few times. This…
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This morning it has warmed enough from the deep freeze we have been in for weeks for Elissa to venture out on her first sled ride. She was fully bundled. We walked from my parent’s house to my grandma’s house…just down the road. Auntie K snapped a few pictures. It is a beautiful and peaceful morning. Butler warmly welcoming Elizabeth…
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