Playing Dress-up

Peak Color

The trees have reached their peak color and so it is time for another Hines family tradition, a visit to the U of M Landscape Arboretum.

Warm October

Twin Cities Marathon

Apples, pumpkins, and corn- Oh My!

I just love autumn in Minnesota! One of our favorite spots during the season is Pine Tree Apple Orchard in White Bear Lake. As we walked through the orchard on our way to the pumpkin patch, Sula wanted to touch each apple and take a bite.

Peace and quiet in the city

A trip to the Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden And Bird Sanctuary is in order when you want to just get away for a brief moment and enjoy some peace and quiet. Sula and I took a nice stroll through the garden on this lovely autumn day.

Family Vacay to Lake Superior: Day 4

Time to head home after 3 delightful days enjoying the North Shore. On our way to Duluth we stopped at Temperance River State Park to enjoy some more waterfalls.


All set with her juice, sunglasses and Dora backpack for the 4 hour trip home!