2023 is near

As 2022 comes to a close, my office assistant, Olivia, and I send you a Happy New Year wish for 2023 from Achievement Financial.

Family Fika fun

My sister-in-law, niece and her husband joined me in my office for "fika," the Swedish tradition of afternoon tea or coffee and treats.

Merry 5th day of Christmas

Here's a beautiful tree for you to enjoy during these 12 days of Christmas. Photo by Pastor Lois

Where's Santa?

Can you see Santa in the snow? His schedule must be more free now......

A visitor in the snow

This beautiful deer visited Aleena Haley's yard. Luckily, her camera was ready!

Advent wreath

And finally all four candles were lit as we celebrated Christmas!

Merry Christmas!

The sanctuary was beautifully decorated for the Christmas Eve worship service. Merry Christmas!

Lovingly lit

This beautiful home is wonderfuly decorated with white lights. Many houses are decorated for Christmas now.

Glowing decorations

As I drove down a street, these characters quietly caught my attention.....

No waiting

On a recent evening, the fitness center at the Eagan Community Center appeared to be very quiet... a great time for a peaceful workout!

Grinches

Big Grinch and little Grinch were causing Christmas trouble in Cathy Patterson Miller's neighborhood. She photographed them to show the authorities.....

A winter concert

It was fun to watch my youngest daughter perform with the Concert Choir at the Eastview High School winter concert on Monday evening; many choirs and many kids sang!

A Swedish Fika

The table was set for guests for a Christmas "fika," the Swedish tradition to share an afternoon coffee and treats with friends and family.

Surprisingly sinking

The below $3 per gallon gas price really surprised me at the pump this week... a pleasant surprise!

Street of snow

Itsumi Mario captured "Wilderness Run" on a snowy day after it had been plowed.

Blue snow

Heavy, wet snow fell on Thursday morning. It was beautiful... and then I added a blue tint filter to the photo.

Christmasing

Eagan Rotary Club members gathered at Eagan Rotarian Sue's house for the annual Christmas party. People enjoyed food, beverages, conversations and singing Christmas carols together. Photo by Eagan Rotary Club president Tami

Chandeliers

While waiting for my haircut at Vincent Salon, I watched hair stylist Jackie cutting Barbara's hair. (names altered to protect the privacy of those photographed.... and I like to guess people's names. lol)

Frosty the snowman

John Curlee recently photographed his snowman. We don't have much snow yet this year....

The huge tree

A very large Christmas tree glows in the night behind the Eagan Community Center. Surprisingly, I discovered it's an artifical tree.

Bagging for tips

Ambassadors of the Eagan July 4th Funfest bagged groceries for tips at the Cub Foods grocery store on Diffley Road on Saturday to earn some money to support their activities.

Plowing Cat

One can remove snow quickly with such a big, powerful machine!

Frozen Schwanz

According to Cathy Patterson Miller's camera, Schwanz Lake is frozen and snow covered. Yep, winter is here!

Amarylis

Sending you some Christmas beauty..... I hope you enjoy this beautiful, blooming amarylis!

Students of the month

Today at the Eagan Rotary lunch meeting, we recognized exceptional Eagan High School students for September, October and November based on their academics and volunteerism. Bravo!

Quietly in December

The Eagan Art House sits along Lexington Avenue surrounded by nature. Art classes are offered to the community and art sales happen there several times during the year.

Just an average Monday

It's a cloudy, cold, winter day. Nothing out of the ordinary out my office window today.....

Inflatables

After Tuesday's 8 inches of snow, Jeffrey B. Larson happily photographed his yard Christmas inflatables.... they survived the blizzard!

Cathy's snowy walk

After Tuesday's blizzard, Cathy Patterson Miller enjoyed a walk in her neighborhood winter wonderland.

Christmas lights

Driving through a nearby neighborhood, I spotted these Christmas yard ornaments.

A bird by the snow

My newest, Finnish glass bird seemed cozy and warm against the cold weather and snow outside.....

Fluffy stuff

After a Tuesday filled with non-stop flurries, the balcony ended up full of fresh snow. Let's hope the roads are well plowed by Wednesday morning....

Pre-snowstorm tower

Eagan's water tower was replaced by this technology tower a few years ago. This photo was taken Monday night before the "snowstorm."

My Scandinavian tree

On Sunday evening, I put up and decorated my little Nordic tree with mostly wooden, handmade decorations.

Lovely at Lost Spur

This Christmas tree greets guests who enter the Lost Spur Golf Club banquet hall.

A festive time

They set a holiday vibe before you even walk through their front door over at Doolittle's Restaurant.

Berries in the snow

It's been a snowy week here in Eagan and Cathy Patterson Miller captured these berries being dusted with snow.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Whether you eat chicken or turkey on this American holiday, I wish you and yours many continued blessings for which we can all be very thankful!

On target for Christmas

As one of the biggest retail stores in Eagan, naturally Target is ready for Christmas shoppers.... even before Thanksgiving.

Winter parking

Well, looking out my office window, it seems like winter has definitely arrived......

I'm sorry.....

School bus driver Jennifer Peery shared this selfie and words of wisdom, "Sometimes we say and do things we shouldn't. It happens. We're human. But if we want to grow from our mistakes, we must take ownership of our words and actions by admitting we were wrong and genuinely apologizing. That's what defines us. Make it a great day!

Mike the artist

An art fair was held on Saturday at the Eagan Community Center with pottery, jewelry, paintings and more. This artist makes works with wooden pieces.

A newer, Japanese choice

My friend, Michael, and I tried a Japanese restaurant for lunch on Friday. Kyuramen opened in October in Eagan's "Town Centre." My lunch was the "Tokyo Tonkotsu Shouyu Ramen." They serve ramen bowls, Japanese beer, sake and appetizers. They received a great review from us. Top photo by: Michael Proebstle

Interact Club joint project

Over 20 members of the Interact Club from Eagan High School (think junior Rotarians) and 25 Eagan Rotarians joined together on Wednesday evening at Artworks in a fun, intergenerational service project to assembly 300 "Blizzard meals" for seniors who receive "Meals on Wheels."

Tea for two or three?

Jane Grender attended a "Senior High Tea" recently at the Eagan Community Center. Tea, treats and fun with others 55+ were enjoyed by all. Photo by Jane

Cathy's friends

These beautiful creatures caught Cathy Patterson Miller's attention and luckily her camera was close at hand this weekend!

Eagan plow

The first city snow plow zipped past my window on Monday morning. Autumn is over; winter has arrived with snow and cold temps!

Decked mall

The Eagan Outlet Mall is ready for Christmas shoppers! Welcome!

Got Christmas greenery?

Kowalski's Market grocery store is selling Christmas greens now. Do you want to decorate your front doorstep....