Day 310, Project 365

The nursing home at which I work has been purchasing and receiving as donations realistic dolls as therapy dolls.  These babies look, feel and smell just like a real newborn - it's absolutely amazing! When the dolls are brought in, the women who work there all go gaga (no pun intended!) over these babies; cooing, holding gently,doing the baby sway.  So, if a bunch of women of sound mind go that nuts over these dolls, you can only imagine how our residents react.  These dolls are so calming and soothing to our residents, giving them peace that might be hard to find otherwise.

Today, as I sat at my desk I heard a lot of commotion and the familiar sounds of women going crazy over little babies.  I knew then that more babies had come to live there and hadn't made it past the front door having been stopped to be peered at, cuddled, snuggled and enjoy.

I couldn't resist snapping a photo of the one little one who we all agreed looks like she'd grow up to be awfully sassy.  ;)

Day 309, Project 365

So, these came in the mail today!!  :)

Day 308, Project 365

There are flowers still hanging on in the garden!!  :)

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Took a brief stroll in Stillwater today before my dentist appointment.

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Last game....

Day 305, Project 365

Explore Minnesota continues!  Bob and I drove down to St. Benedict and Carver, Minnesota today visiting the areas where his grandparents were born.

First stop, St. Benedict and the Miller side. The church is no longer active, sadly; it is a beautiful building.

Behind the church is the parish cemetery.  Many relatives are buried here including Bob's Great-Grandpa and Great-Grandma Miller and his Great Aunt Genevieve.

Then we drove over to Carver where Bob's Grandma was born.  We visited the St. Nicholas Catholic Church where a stained glass window is dedicated to a Riesgraf family member, Johann.  We also met the priest of the parish who allowed to go inside the church and updated us on the things happening within the parish. 

Because I was curious about the church I found this article.

Day 304, Project 365

Volleyball, photos, Halloween!  Busy day!!

My niece, Maci, at her volleyball match:

A little Christmas gift for Irvin's parents - I think they'll be happy!!  :)

And, finally Halloween night at our house:

Our dog, full of shame from having to wear a Halloween costume, hung out in his kennel all evening (PERFECT method for keeping him calm with the Trick or Treaters!).