Not only did I get the chance to run earlier tonight, I was also able to capture the beauty of one of my favorite lakes, Lake Nokomis. 
This lake is the yearly venue of the Life Time Fitness Triathlon which is tagged to be “one of the most the premiere sporting events in the world as each year it draws many of the world’s best professional athletes in addition to a truly inspiring amateur field.“
What a beautiful night!
I hope yours is too!
I know that I have been so tired, occupied and so busy lately. Most of the time, I looked like a limp rag doll when I come home to your welcoming arms after a day’s work. 
Last night, I know you watched me to sleep — thank you so much for that. I want to take some time to write this blog for you, my baby blue, as I know I haven’t written especially for you for a long time.
I have so much to thank you for — from all the hard work that you have been putting on our future home to the little things that you do for me such as making me coffee every morning. But most importantly, I want to thank you for all the encouragement and love that you continue to shower. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
See you later! I promise I won’t be like Raggeddy Ann tonight. 
Much love,
Joyce
Next stop will be back to Colorado for some celebration! Anyway, just to get psyched, I dug out a photo and did some rework on it.Â
That’s all for now.
Happy Sunday! I have to do something outside now.
Much love,
Joyce
By 3:00PM on a sunny Saturday afternoon, the beautifully-decorated gathering space of the North Haven Church was already filled with shrieks, smiles and laughter. I was so enthralled as I get to mingle with people who came all the way from Texas, Washington State and Colorado — yes, we were all there to celebrate Ann’s 90th birthday!
I can only imagine how she felt that day as she greeted over 100 guests who came for her special day.
No wonder she doesn’t need gifts at all as she said in her invitation. If I have that many friends, neither will I. She obviously has been living her life to the fullest and I am very inspired and thankful to have been part of that.
Cheers to the years that had passed and the more years to come.
Happy 90th Birthday Ann!
Much love,
Joyce
I couldn’t count how many times in my existence here on Earth I have said “Yes, I know how to do that. I learned it from Grandma.” Be it from cleaning and gutting a fish, to ‘crocheting’ and even ‘tatting’, to cooking numerous dishes and cutting anything really fast without cutting my fingers and so much more! Yes, there are so many things that I have learned from grandma not only in doing household chores but even in dealing with life in general. With that, I am much thankful beyond words.
As our family commemorate her birthday today, I just want to say a simple thank you to you Lola and I love you very much! I won’t be who I am today without your selfless love and guidance that you so willingly gave when we were growing up. I know that your spirit is within us and just like what Bel said, your memory is very much alive in our hearts. Happy happy birthday!!
With so much love,
Joyce
(photo grabbed from belandjon.wordpress.com)
