The Black Dog’s PhotoBlog

I just wanted to say congratulations to some special people who gratuated this year.

My niece Nikki, who for the life of me I can’t find a picture of at this moment and I know I have a bunch.

My nephew Eli, who is full of life and a blast to be around.

Kandi, who graduated a year early AND puts up with my son on a daily basis.

(Sorry, we haven’t done her senior pictures yet but will soon.)

Having a guest photographer on my blog is new for me but I fell in love with these pictures and I just had to share with you. These are just a tiny example of the photographs a friend of mine (and fellow photographer) took on her recent vacation in Wyoming. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do. Now we just need to talk her into doing a blog herself and sharing more of her photographs with the world.

(Click on these pictures to see them larger.)

I love the little birdy sittin’ on this big guys back.

Sure does make you want to take a vacation in Wyoming! (And don’t forget your camera.)

Wow, has the world been going around fast these days.
So here’s just a sneak peek of a recent meeting with my dear and long-time friend with her daughter. I’ll have to share more of these pictures with you at a later time.

I was up near the Isanti County fairgrounds the other day and thought I’d stop by and update the pictures I have of the old house. I was curious after my last post what updates they might have made over the past couple of years. It looks like they’ve put a nice little deck on and added some wood shutters. Looks kind of cute don’t you think? I’m dying for them to do some work on the inside of this house. I love antique furniture and vintage décor. In my next house, maybe I’ll decorate it in a vintage style. I still have a few antiques my mother gave me.

This is the home that my friend’s father grew up in. The original homestead is in Springvale Township just north of Cambridge MN. The home was built in the 1870s by his great grandparents. While his uncle still lives on the original homestead the original house has since been donated to the Isanti County Historical Society and now sits on the Isanti County Fairgrounds. 1870’s Pioneer Home Museum

Since I live near Isanti County I visit the fairgrounds on many occasions throughout the year. I look forward to watching what they do with this house and taking pictures of the progress to share with everyone.