from dark to light

This past Friday, we headed to Argyle with sad eyes and heavy hearts. Carl's Grandma Natalie passed away last week after a long battle with Diabetes and kidney failure. She was extremely special to Carl and will be missed greatly. She will live on in our thoughts, hearts and memories.

In true northwestern Minnesota style, we were hit with a terrible blizzard the night of the wake. It was so bad in fact, that 50 people were stranded in the church, and ended up having to all stay the night there (I was lucky enough to get out in time and headed back to the Adolphson house along with my mother, two sisters and niece who had to stay the night). And again, in true northwestern Minnesota style, the blizzard hostages had a great time eating good food, playing cards, sharing funny stories, and drinking (church) wine . . . it was more like a big family reunion :)

The next morning, all we could do was move snow and eat all the goodies that everyone was dropping off at the house.

(this picture was taken from inside the garage - that drift in front was up against the door)

check out Dwaine's pick-up in the background . . . it is (usually) a red pick-up

Daysha, Ella and Jocie

(The four Adolphson Grand-Girls - Claire, Ella, Annika and Jocie)

I missed most of the wake and funeral services due to Claire's "toddler activities". I pretty much just chased her around the choir balcony and church basement.

After a long weekend filled with tears, fun stories, visiting with extended family, snow storms, eating, eating and more eating and losing an hour to daylight savings time, we were a tired, played out, Adolphson family.

But, do you know what losing that hour gives you in return? Days filled with more sunlight! If you can remember all the way back to when we had green grass ( . . . I can't), Claire LOVES being outside. Well, she still loves it and got a little taste of what's to come!

. . . . can you tell how much she likes being outside?

Spring,
We can't wait until you come! Really! We have had a loooooooong winter, and now it's your turn to come to Minnesota!!
Love,
The Adolphsons