Saint Paul MN - New Years Eve 2018

Well it was a year of many "better offers".
We were a smaller group, but still a hearty group.
Seems Niketh and Nam have a taste for the bubbly.
The evening started out with some snow and we expect it to be the coldest day so far for this winter - but still 10 - 20 degrees warmer than last New Year's Day.
All the best for all of us in 2019.

Clarkfield MN - One more Christmas Celebration

Crap roads but made it to the farm for one more Christmas Celebration with the Pfaff gang.  Not as much snow as I expected but lots and lots of ice still on the roads.
Cold day as well but that didn't stop the sled and snowmobile rides.
The usual fun and chaos prevailed in Clarkfield as well.

Saint Paul MN - and the snow finally arrives

This evening the snow finally is starting to arrive.  Quiet all day so everyone got back to where they wanted to be.
A bit west there will be 6 - 12 inches.  Doesn't really matter how much here - will start raining and some point so will have a watery mess before the freeze comes.  Would prefer the big snow over the expected icy mess.

Saint Paul MN - Christmas Day 2018

Another Christmas Day in the books.
A few of us from all parts of Minnesota this year - including Carter and Colton to keep us on our toes.
Another grey gloomy day before the snow or rain - to be determined.
Kristijan came back from a successful trip to San Fran and Nam and Niketh joined in as well.
And a new champion with the "cup championship" - Lindsay.

Stillwater MN - Christmas Eve 2018

Another Christmas Eve in Stillwater.
A whole lot warmer and pleasant to navigate this year.  Wow, it is a reminder of how cold and miserable it was over the Christmas/New Years timeframe in 2017.
A little less exciting without the Italian contingent, but we have never been known as a quiet, orderly bunch so the party definitely went on.

Saint Paul MN - Caroling night with the Fords

Puppet show, lots of noise, conversation and caroling a perfect Christmas Weekend night.
And of course many great laughs as well.

Saint Paul MN - Ready to go, finally

Been a slow go getting things organized for the big Christmas Day get together.
Finished up enough so we are good to go!