Back to Minnesota

I had a fun weekend back in Minnesota. I headed home on Thursday night after work to be home for my niece Ashley's wedding on Saturday.

Friday was cold and rainy so it was a great day to run some errands and get some things done around the house. I have to admit it's strange to be home for the first time since Kelsey went to college - very quiet being there with her being gone. Will make our return for Thanksgiving that much better!

Saturday morning I played golf with Lorie, Barb and Liz. It was a perfect fall day in the 60s and felt great to walk and carry my clubs - I've gotten too used to riding a cart when I play in Florida! I caught a quick hour visit with Janet Thompson on the St. Olaf campus during Homecoming before heading home to get ready for the wedding.

We had a great time at Ashley and Norbert's wedding...it was fun for me to see so many friends and extended family there - a good time to catch up with everyone.

Sunday I went to church and made our traditional fall Sunday noon meal - a pot of chili and apple crisp - always helps the Vikings win. I finished packing before heading to the airport for my 5 pm flight. Luckily both flights were on-time and I got back to West Palm on schedule - a little tired but glad to have had the time at home.

~Le Ann

Beach, golf and football weekend

This week started with me dog sitting for a few days - taking care of Riley and Scout. Friday night I met some friends from work at Hurricanes for happy hour...before Pam and I went home in search of food for dinner. We kicked around going out to eat, but decided we'd stay home and eat leftovers from the 'frig before they turn into science experiments.

Saturday I met Kathy for our beach walk. We decided to give the famous Jupiter establishment, Dune Dogs, a try for lunch! We spent the afternoon watching the Gopher football game then the Iowa game on TV. Fun to follow the undefeated Hawkeyes this year!

Sunday I played golf with Drew on the Squire Course then headed home to watch the Vikings game, who are also undefeated so far this year!

~Le Ann

Beach therapy

The weekend began with some much needed beach therapy...Friday night I met Ron and Kathy Stepanek, Kathy, Pam, Linda and Mallory for beach therapy. It was fun to sit on the beach and unwind from the week as the sun went down. On the way home, we stopped at Cold Stone for some ice cream then watched the movie Duplicity.

Saturday morning we walked at the beach then watched the Iowa/Iowa State football game on TV. We also watched the Minnesota Gopher game, too. Great to get Big 10 football down here in the thick of SEC country.

Sunday we met for breakfast at the Juno Beach Café before our weekend morning beach walk. I spent the rest of the day watching the Vikings beat the Browns. Not really a Favre fan but if he helps the Vikings win, that's a Martha Stewart "good thing."

~Le Ann

Labor Day Weekend

The three day weekend finally arrived. Friday night Sandy and I met for dinner at Brio to catch up after she had been traveling all week.

Saturday morning Kathy and I walked at the beach after we'd missed a few weekends due to our travel schedules. Saturday night Pam, Kathy and I met for dinner at Smokey Bones, followed by Pam and me visiting Barnes and Noble and Starbucks.

Sunday morning I played golf with Kirk, Bob and Jason on the Squire course. Jason and I played against Kirk and Bob and closed them out on the 14th hole! After golf I met Kathy for lunch at the Waterway Cafe then went to the movie Julie and Julia...after a hot morning on the golf course, it felt great to sit in the air conditioning to watch a movie on a Sunday afternoon!

Monday morning Kathy and I walked at the beach before I spent the rest of the day in the pool and watching golf on TV. I finished the day by grilling chicken for dinner and eating outside. It was a great three-day weekend - wish we had them more often!

~Le Ann