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4/30/13

Agate Hunt

First agate hunt of the year.

We found a secluded, hard to reach area that we had not been to before.






Mine

Mary E found a nice 7 ounce waterwash

close up

DQ treat for the kids.

4/27/13

Bird Watching on Pepin

Northern Flicker

Stretching his wings

Bufflehead

Common Loon


Coot

Buffle head 

American White Pelican


Red Breasted merganser 



Countless coots

4/25/13

Piano Recital




 This year the girls each played one of their own compositions along with their recital pieces as well as a duet. They both played beautifully and were heartily complimented after, especially for their compositions which can be heard here. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GD34x9Sw_ws  They were pleased to have their Aunt, Uncle, Granddad and cousins there. This wraps up the 7th year of piano for Mary E and the 6th for Maggie. They are planning on a few summer lessons, but are looking forward to composing more.










4/19/13

Making Maple Syrup



Tapping the trees


Love the "spigots" that my neighbor made!


After collecting sap for a few weeks, the boiling begins.

Boiled down to perfection, Margaret does the sieving. 

Which is very important to remove all of the sediment.


Bottles washed and ready



Liquid gold

Finished!