remembering grandma b

We spent a long 4th of July weekend in Stillwater, Minnesota, celebrating the life of Gertrude Bielenberg with many other Bielenberg family members. It was the first time since Grandpa’s funeral in 2002 that many of us had seen one another and there were lots of laughs as well as a few tears.

Highlights of the weekend included:
Meeting Sean's fiance, Jessica (and their 2 dogs, Nini and Cali)
Morning runs
Yoga
Soaking in the hot tub
Pontoon boat rides along the river
Surprise bridal shower for Sean + Jessica
A beautiful service presided over by cousin Brent
A white elephant featuring several ‘classic’ items from Grandma
Several games of 65
Shopping in downtown Stillwater
A tour of 410 Rice Street, one of the houses my dad grew up in
Ice cream at Nelson’s