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.....