River Weekend

Good morning,

Here's Ryan's dog, Poppie, smiling at the camera. What a ham!

The river was awesome yesterday! We saw all sorts of barge traffic, bought a b'day present at LARK Toys and had lunch at the Nelson Cheese Factory. If you want to take a road trip this weekend along the river check out my current column Life on the Exceptional Side in Family Times. I have detailed information of a variety of great spots to visit along the Mississippi River.

We were planning on visiting friends today but one of them has a virus so they canceled. No sense in walking into something like that. It's one thing to catch it by circumstance, another thing to think you're invincible, especially with an immunosuppressed kid.

Gotta fly, the day is moving and I'm not. So sorry for the sort post but you know how it goes. It's 10:30 and I haven't even worked in a shower yet! Errands and a cookout with family await.

Take care and we'll see you soon,
God bless,
Much love and joy,
Karen

Wandering the River

Hi everyone,
Can you believe it's nearly JUNE??? I can't. What an amazing spring. I can't remember a prettier one! At least not for a long time.

We spent yesterday on the Mississippi River. What an amazing day it was. We also ran up to scenic Buena Vista where we saw a fawn. I'm going to post a pic.

She was within feet of us and absolutely adorable ... but upset to be away from mama.

We walked all over and were tourists in our own state. We loved it. The bluffs were gorgeous and the breezes were balmy.

Ryan learns best by experiencing, touching and seeing so these trips have a lot of sensory and educational value for him.

We try to schedule something each day of the weekend that is new and exciting, especially during the summer when the weather is so great.

Which reminds me, I'd better get my rear in gear and take a shower. We're off to the Renaissance Faire today.

Talk soon!

Karen