We’ve been doing a little staycation this weekend and last nights dinner at “ie Italian Eatery” was SO good. Try the Mushroom Cappelletti, it was recommended by Nate, our server. Located in south Minneapolis on Cedar Avenue.

Yesterday’s temperature in the 70s° is a distant memory as the wind blows over 30mph and we’ve already hit today’s high in the low 40s°. Brunch at CōV in the Galleria.

First time at Matt’s for me. I’ve had a Jucy Lucy at the 5-8 Club but never here

Friday night pizza and a movie/show. Tradition in our family for the last 20-25 years

My daughter dropped her 2020 iPad Air and while the screen didn’t crack it was broken. First time for me attempting this repair but I’m happy to say it is fixed! $160 for a refurbished OEM screen. Another item off the bucket list.

Ran across this beauty in Venice Beach, FL yesterday. I had to look it up to get the backstory on the make.

My morning caffeine. For some reason caffeine from coffee makes me very jittery but from Celsius I’m just a little more alert.

I’ve been trying out some different apps and services this month because I’m trying to get better visibility into my goals. I currently use Things 3 and have for many years. I’ve tried Obsidian & Notion but am spending too much time tweaking. What do you use, and why do you like it?

OK, traveling again. Sunrise on our way to the airport, nice start to the day on my birthday.

It’s a good thing I didn’t want to go swimming!

Had dinner with my sister Maddy tonight. There is nothing quite like the very first bite of a Lion’s Tap burger.

Well, it’s been a great time together with our kids, their significant others, and our granddaughter in 🇨🇷. Tomorrow is a travel day, so enjoy this sunset photo. We’re leaving upper 80°s F and returning home to Minnesota where the wind chill will be below 0° F. Until we meet again Costa Rica!

What a great day! Sailed off the Pacific coast 🇨🇷on “Serendipity”, swam in the ocean, then had maple-glazed salmon that we grilled. Retired to our rooms when the red winged grasshoppers swarmed our pool area.

Ringing out 2024 and ringing in 2025 with mi familia. 🇨🇷🥂

ATV touring today. There has been so much rain that we got to hit puddles that almost bogged the ATVs down. Fun!

After a very long day of travel we were treated to this beautiful sunset from our home for this week 🇨🇷

T-minus 17 hours, 49 minutes.

Taking a little time away with family, creating memories. This is what both Heather and I wanted the most for our Christmas gifts - to make memories with our family. More to come! 🇨🇷

Merry Christmas to all!

Wishing you tidings of comfort and joy 🎄🎅🧑‍🎄

The finish date for home projects correlates strongly with the arrival time of guests. 🎨🔨