March The weather began to warm up in March, and we noticed the light coming back, although the snow did linger for awhile. We mostly focused on work, school, and local activities. Ryan’s mom paid us a visit in early March. She had been to Norway before, but she loves adventures, so we surprised her with a bonus trip to Gothenburg (Göteborg), Sweden, which is just a short train ride away from Oslo. Gothenburg is really a charming town, and…
January January was a challenging month, not only because of the literal darkness, but because of the darkness that fell over Minnesota during Operation Metro Surge. It was difficult to witness from a distance as the daily lives of our friends and neighbors became shrouded in uncertainty and fear. At the same time, we were incredibly proud to watch them work tirelessly to protect their neighbors, providing everything from safe transportation to school to groceries and rent assistance. The images…