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An afternoon of train fun

Posted on December 25, 2016 by little blue willow

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Baby Willow loves trains. It was with that in mind that on a recent day in which Baby Willow decided not to have a nap time, I (daddy willow) decided to get out of the house and visit the Hennepin … Continue reading →

Snow is here to stay.

Posted on December 15, 2016 by little blue willow

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So they seem to have a saying around here concerning the snow. If snow is on the ground by the time the next snowfall arrives, then it will be around for the winter. We had about 4-5 ins/10-13cm last weekend. … Continue reading →

Tagged park, snow, winter

Macy’s Santaland

Posted on December 8, 2016 by little blue willow

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A family of friends wanted to share the experience of Macy’s Santaland with the three of us. For them, this is a traditional visit. Upon hearing that the Macy’s downtown is closing and that this was the last year for … Continue reading →

Tagged Christmas, friends, Macy's Santaland, Minneapolis

Firefighter’s Hall and Museum

Posted on November 30, 2016 by little blue willow

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The Firefighter’s Hall and Museum is a hidden gem of a place for those with small children. I would recommend it more for those children between 4 and 10 years of age. C and I enjoyed the old fire engines … Continue reading →

Tagged Cold resucue suit, Firefighter's Hall and Museum, firetrucks, International Fireman patches, Minneapolis

Lights and Peanuts at Rice Park

Posted on November 22, 2016 by little blue willow

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Not longer after we moved to the Twin Cities, I heard about the Peanuts character sculptures at Rice Park in downtown/city center St. Paul. Then as the winter season hit I heard about the annual tradition of the winter lights … Continue reading →

Tagged Peanuts Statues, Rice Park, St. Paul, Winter Lights

Warming up by the Fire

Posted on November 2, 2016 by little blue willow

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We all went over to our friend’s house that we’ll now refer to MLW and enjoyed chatting by their fire pit. C had s’mores  and I had a couple of roasted marshmallows. Soon after, it was clear that Baby Willow … Continue reading →

Tagged colorful fire, firepit, friends, s'mores

Oliver Kelly Farm

Posted on October 26, 2016 by little blue willow

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After some research, C and I agreed that visiting the Oliver Kelly Farm would be fun for Baby Willow. It is on the register for Minnesota Historical Society’s list of places to visit and is an interactive farm still run … Continue reading →

Tagged cows, Elk River MN, fall, horse, Oliver Kelly Farm, rooster, sheep

Elk River, MN

Posted on October 21, 2016 by little blue willow

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C and I have learned over the years that nice days in October are to be enjoyed outside. We decided to go further afield and visit Elk River, MN. It is a small town north of the Twin Cities. Elk … Continue reading →

Tagged Elk River MN, fall

Fall colors along the Mississippi

Posted on October 15, 2016 by little blue willow

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Baby Willow and I went to the St. Paul side of the Mississippi River and walked on the river-walk from the Hartford Avenue to Summit Avenue. Baby Willow really seemed to enjoy the yellow maple leaves. Maple leaves are giving … Continue reading →

Tagged fall, fall color, family, Mississippi River, river-walk, St. Paul

Playtime at Powderhorn Park

Posted on October 9, 2016 by little blue willow

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It’s been a slow time for the Blue Willow family. We decided a small walk around a favorite lake would do. Powderhorn Park is a place with many memories going back several years. It is a place that is unlikely … Continue reading →

Tagged fall, fall color, family, geese, mallard ducks, parks, playground, Powderhorn Park, water pump

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