Stillwater MN - Lara's visit

Lara came in from the East this week.
Lots of heat and humidity so a great time to be at the lake.
Got to hang and watch her tube and then we went for a relaxing spin around the lake with Grandma.

Hastings MN - Perfect day to enjoy the Hastings trails

We got a great morning to head south and take in the trail along the Mississippi as well as the City Loop that goes along the Vermillion River as well.
Both have some amazing views - and got us about 30 miles in as well.
And great treats as well - Mary, our treat snob, will be jealous when she sees these.

Saint Paul MN - Big Night Out

Big summer night in Saint Paul.
Started at an outdoor deck party to celebrate downtown Saint Paul and all that is going on.
Then moved on to The Palace for another event pushing all things tech and keeping The North on the map.  Great stuff all the way around
Lots going on on both fronts.

Minneapolis MN - Back at the Grain Exchange

Event being held at the old trading floor of the Minneapolis Grain Exchange - what a great space.
Nice to see a beautiful spot getting repurposed and enjoyed by many many people.
Great event as well - ninth graders diving in to tech.

Saint Paul MN - The summer view

The humidity has broken after some big rain.
Got a great ride in on both Sunday and Monday on my bike.
Grabbed a few summer shots of the view from the office - last offered up some winter days.
So lush this year with all this rain - almost like living in the southern USA.
Sounds like a more typical Minnesota week ahead  - gotta love that.

Saint Paul MN - Hot, humid and lots of events going on

Busy event week in Saint Paul.
Big BBQ yesterday and UEL and 2 other events today.
Great to see so much activity inside and out with all the ongoing head, humidity and standing water.
Got a bike ride in as well - but had more than our share of water detours.

Minneapolis MN - Twins night with the DeMarkey's

Tommy and Eddie like their baseball.
We headed out early to catch the pre-game activities and all the rest.
Hot, steamy night but still a great evening.

Stillwater MN - Gerard's in town, Eileen is turning 50 and a great day at the lake

Started the day with a 30 mile bike ride with equal amounts of sun and shady spots along the way along several lakes and rivers.
And then Gerard hung with us on his last day in the Twin Cities.  And what could be better than a Saturday afternoon at the lake.
Eileen is on the edge of 50 so we took time to celebrate a bit while she and the boys are in town.
Tommy, Gerard and John took to the tubing and twists and turns that Ged provided.
Eddie DeMarkey stuck to fishing vs tubing - and hopefully gets a few more bites before the trip home.
All in all a great Minnesota day.

Saint Paul MN - A couple days in the life

Lately, my weeks seem to be booked up with events and conferences followed by great summer nights enjoying the deck or wandering off to one of the many nightly concerts around the city.
Not a bad way to enjoy the summer - with the occasional bike ride as well.