Lowe’s been interested in taking some martial arts classes, so since we were going to be hanging out here for a few weeks we were able to get him going. It was an instant hit. First off, the instructors are fantastic. I was struck immediately by how respectful they were, not just with me, but with Lowe. If they can instill that in their kids, fantastic. It was also great to see how quickly he was able to learn some basic techniques. Not black belt level stuff, obviously, but the basics of how to punch and kick properly with the most force. Anyway, this is something we’ll definitely be looking to find more of on our travels.
Meanwhile, the hardest hitter in the family is doing some knitting.
Ali and I lived two miles from here in downtown Minneapolis (and twenty minutes drive our entire life), and yet we never visited the iconic Spoonbridge and Cherry. I actually find that rather embarrassing these days. For all the traveling we do, and our attempts to see and do everything we possibly can when we visit a place, we’ve hardly even scratched the surface of our own hometown. Anyway, we were all tired, and not really feeling like doing anything this Sunday morning, but we rallied and headed out for breakfast and some arts. This huge sculpture garden is across the street from the Walker Art Center. We didn’t go there after the sculptures, but drove up the street to the Minneapolis Art Institute instead.
Seriously, it’s so great that places like this are free to the public. I admit I couldn’t spot a Rembrandt in a lineup of two, but I can still enjoy a great museum full of art spanning hundreds (thousands?) of years.
Nothing better than explaining to the kids that Silenus, best buddy of the wine god, was being woken from what was clearly a wild, drunken night of debauchery, by a bunch of naked women who adored him. Later on in the gift shop we spotted a kids book that asked, “Why is everyone naked in art?”
It wasn’t even warm outside this afternoon.
Water fight out at Grandpa Schulte’s.
Learning a few of the finer points of homeownership. Little does he know that in a couple more weeks this same machine will be plowing snow.
6 Comments on “In The Backyard”
What type of knitting project is Ouest working on? Does she need needles? I have lots to spare.
It looks like Ouest is using a knitting spool. She can knit chains with it to make friendship bracelets and such.
Hi! Ouest saw a girl using a knitting doll and she did some research. They have some really cute ones on Etsy but everything she read about the wood dolls, is that the yarn would get stuck in the middle. So she found this plastic one on Amazon with descent reviews. It just makes a long chain but we are getting creative on things to make out of them.
I love you guys so much, even though I don’t know you. I love your philosophy and I am happy you are “home” “with us” in MN and showing your kids what MN is all about. XO!
Those kids are growing up fast!
What is the Mainer saying? “Start off slow, then ease up!”
That is how to view one’s own place of origin… breathe it in, all of it’s nuances!
Goodonyas! Oh, the memories that you two are allowing to imprint on the very essence of their young beings. Well done!