Froot Loops at Target?

Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good! Ps. 34:8

OK, maybe it's just me, or maybe it's just the Target's around the Twin Cities, but has anyone else noticed that upon walking in the door of the (women's, at least) bathroom---your nose is greeted with the smell of Froot Loops!?! 

I know that it's not just once, or in one location- but in all Target restrooms I've visited, the room bursts with the lovely smell of sweet Fruit Loops. Ah, a blast from my childhood past.  I should ask Charlie if the guy's bathroom visitors have the same privilege.  

How about your Target bathroom?

For we are the aroma of Christ to God 

among those who are being saved 

and among those who are perishing... 2 Cor. 2:15

February Showers bring... ?

Although gentle rains are coming down today *sigh*  -they are not causing this ^  kind of trouble. It is nice (admittedly even though it's really cold), that it is somehow refreshing and hopeful to see the rain and smell the pavement (Charlie thinks I'm crazy when I say I can smell the rain- but I do! the wet pavement, usually the damp grass, the clean freshness of it all) mmmmmm.


Rainy days just make me want to cuddle in with a good book and read, or watch a romantic comedy with a cup of tea. Sometimes I'm even inspired to DRAW! ---But todays' showers, I have a feeling, are just bringing more.... ? snow storms ?     *sings* "let it be spring again"... 

Hummmm, I'll enjoy it for what it is right now - a hopeful sign of spring!  And the warmth- 39.5 degrees ABOVE zero. *sings praise!*

7 days ago

I'm not sure it this will allow ya in, but if you want to try, I've posted most pictures from the last two month here.

Last weekend Anna & Patty came to Minneapolis to visit! We had a such a grand time together... there were coffee shops, late night talks, Winter Carnival-going, cross-country skiing, late-night runs, giggles, snow fights, and dueling piano guys, "bombs", snow angles, snow fights, warm weather, burning throats, kettle korn, more shoes than any girl could need, some warm morning baking, and just an all around fantastic time.

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Thanks girls for making the trip!

A visual for my previous post...

New color for a new year.

Charlie and I got all ambitious and painted our guest bedroom/workout room on Sunday! We're really happy with the new color. :-) You'll have to come visit us and stay in our newly designed space. We'd love to have ya in Minneapolis any time!

If you want a peek at the color, here's the link- it's different in person of course...
Color: exclamation point
(30BG 07/057)Glidden
Collection: Natural & Comforting

sanctity of life focus...always a special weekend.

"I'm Holding a Miracle"

I couldn't get the actual video to post here. But it's worth the time to click the link and watch this video. A guy that goes to our church created, wrote, and sang it. Very touching.

It took on a new meaning after the loss of our first baby (Ruttigar) on January 10, 2009.

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First, yes, I know that my lay-out is acting funny... I will change it soon. The posts are still readable though. Sorry.

I have failed to post in about one month. So in effort to not skip over it, I'll post a photo grid. Cheating, I know, but I'll try to do better. :o)

From Charlie and Manda

2008 was a year of blessings, surprises, friends, family and great memories!
Love and hugs!