More snow

While we didn't get anywhere near the amount of snow that was called for, it was still enjoyable to have an early taste of winter. 

The white stuff returns

We woke this morning with a faint trace of snow on Gillaspie Dr. and a coat of snow atop the Front Range to our west.

Steady progress

The packing and sorting continues apace with more decisions being made every day about what to take and where we might imagine our posessions finding a place in our new home in Minnesota.
 

An unusual museum

On the way back to the Twin Cities, Charles made a brief detour to Austin (about 18 miles east of Albert Lea) to visit the SPAM Museum! What fun to see the history and lore surrounding this famous food that was created in Austin!!

A visit to Albert Lea

Charles made a quick trip to Albert Lea, Minnesota this week to check out the house we are hoping to buy and to meet some of the staff at Thorne Crest where he'll be working.

One of the surprises this week was references to Marion Ross (of "Happy Days" tv fame) who once called the town her home. There is a nice exhibit at the Freeborn County Historical Museum and a statue of Marion outside of the theater that bears her name downtown.

Big news from Boulder

It was announced at the conclusion of worship this morning that we are moving to Minnesota in December. Charles has been selected to serve as the Director of Spiritual Care at Thorne Crest Senior Living Community in Albert Lea, Minnesota. Our last Sunday at St. Paul's UMC in Boulder will be December 8th.

We are looking forward to what God has in store for us as we transition to life in Minnesota. However, we are sad to say goodbye to so many dear people with whom we have formed deep connections these 5 1/2 years.

We voted!

We dropped off our ballots for the upcoming election this morning, happy to be able to take part in this civic duty!