In the Christmas mood

Wesley has been finding the garland on the fireplace mantel a great perch from which to enjoy the days leading up to Christmas!

The first snow of the season

Charles was out this morning with our brand-new Minnesota snow blower! (We have purchased them in other states in the past but left them when we moved). When all was said and done, we recorded 9" here in Albert Lea!!!

Late night visitors

Every so often we are visited by a family of deer. They enjoy the treats that we put out for the critters in our neighborhood.

Thanksgiving Day in Albert Lea

We had a surprise invitation for Thanksgiving dinner from Kraig and Korla, members of the Glenville UMC.

It's party time at Belinda's work

Albert Lea-Freeborn County Chamber of Commerce Staff: Val Lockhart, Executive Director and Belinda Alkula, Administrative Assistant

Albert Lea Convention and Visitors Bureau Staff: Konrad Hawkinson, Executive Director and Holly Babcock

 

Albert Lea Economic Development Agency: Phillip Johnson, Executive Director and Noelle Viktora, Assistant Executive Director

Front Desk Receptionist: Reily Osness

Happy anniversary to us!

 

Osmond/Winside, Nebraska, 1998

Albert Lea/Glenville, Minnesota, 2025

Twenty-eight years of footsteps shared,

Of whispered hopes and love declared.

Two hearts that learned to beat as one,

Through storm-lit nights and rising sun.

We’ve walked through seasons, slow and fast,

Built gentle futures from our past.

Held on when life felt steep or long,

Found courage in each other’s strong.

In quiet rooms or laughter’s glow,

In dreams only the two of us know,

You’ve been my constant, steady, true—

My every day begins with you.

So here we stand, year twenty-eight,

Still choosing us, and calling it fate.

With love that deepens, soft and clear—

Here’s to us, another year.

Today at church

 

We had a wonderful morning at the Glenville UMC including the congregation celebrating our anniversary (tomorrow)!!