Today wraps up our staycation for July 2013. Cheri and I have had a wonderful couple of weeks. We've done a ton of projects around the house and the change of pace has done us good. Gardening, painting, powerwashing, sanding, staining, yardwork, and household repairs have kept me very occupied. We've had lot's of outdoor time and the weather has been fantastic!
We've also been able to do some fun things like: the Cactus Blossoms live recording concert; the Basilica Block Party followed by dinner at Buca; time in the fishing boat on Lake Johanna; fourth of July cook-out with family; dinner at Punch Pizza on Grand Avenue; a lovely day of boating with friends on Lake Pepin; a delicious dinner at Colossal Cafe followed by a walk in the the St. Anthony Park neighborhood; lunch with friends in Orono near Lake Minnetonka; worship with House of Mercy church in St. Paul; a beautiful evening in Stillwater with dinner at the Dock Cafe and an ice cream cone on the river walk; some condo exploration in the Crocus Hill neighborhood; Como Zoo with the grandkids followed by a picnic in Como Park.
We're grateful for the wonderful break. We really needed it. Today we're trying to change gears and getting ready for re-entry to our regular pastoral ministry and childcare routines. Thanks to all who made our staycation possible.
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