A Beautiful Spring Day

I heard a rumor that today, Sunday, was going to be sunny and almost 70 degrees so yesterday I decided that my boys and I would get out of the house and enjoy the outdoors at the Como Zoo. When we arrived the temperatures were still a little chilly (upper 40's and cloudy) and the crowds were sparse. Most of the animals were still being housed indoors but we still had a fun time checking them out indoors. We had snacks and bought souvenirs. We all had a ball. The sun eventually came out and the temperature was a very warm upper 60's. On our way home, Jonathan suggested that we have our lunch outside and have a picnic. He even donated his blanket for the occasion. We had so much fun we forgot about naps. We'll definitely sleep very soundly tonight. (In case you are wondering, the picture with all the leaves and tiny red things...those are very active leaf cutter ants. Jonathan took that photo.)

Brothers

Jeff came to visit Minnesota a few days after Jay had been in Texas visiting him and his family. (See recent cowboy hat purchase.) Due to unexpected circumstances, the guys were unable to spend time in Austin and visit the Broken Spoke bar to see Mr. Dale Watson perform. Unexplainably, Mr. Watson was scheduled to play Lee's Liquor Lounge in Minneapolis on Wednesday night while Jeff was here. As such, we three ventured out to the Lounge and saw Mr. Watson. It would have been a great night if any one of us knew how to two-step or swing. Despite our lack of dancing aptitude, we enjoyed some grand ol' timey country music and some interesting people watching. I think there was even some brotherly bonding.