Presentation Day

Nicely done, MK – proud of you!
Originally published by DK on January 3, 2019 at 1:10 pmNicely done, MK – proud of you!
Originally published by DK on January 3, 2019 at 1:10 pmLast year at SES
Originally published by DK on October 4, 2018 at 11:38 pmMK in lane five @ Falcon Ridge
Originally published by DK on September 27, 2018 at 7:54 pmLast weekend we did a very quick jaunt up to Grand Marais to shoot senior pictures for kid two. Sites included Jay Cooke State Park, Grand Portage National Monument, Naniboujou Lodge, Croftville Road, Grand Marais lighthouse and Gooseberry State Park. Not the greatest weather (and light), but we ended up with a bunch of good ones (full gallery after the jump).
Side note: a photographer friend of ours recommended West Photo in Minneapolis for gear rental. I priced out renting a Nikon D750 with a nice portrait lens for the weekend and found the $150 fee to be reasonable, but then they asked for a “first-time renter” deposit of $4200. Ah, nope.
So we ended up with my trusty old (like really old – 2004?) Nikon D70 and my iPhone X with portrait mode. Surprisingly, I was happiest with the majority of the iPhone shots and only a handful of the Nikon shots. Anxious to get my new silver iPhone Xs later this week, since Gruber wrote a ton about the upgraded camera features on that model. Still not taking the D850 off my wish list, but it’s surprising how the world of photography is changing.
Kid two, first day of senior year ❤️
Originally published by DK on September 4, 2018 at 10:30 amBack in my high school days, I had the option to take more than your average amount of history classes: Ancient Civilizations, Western Civilizations, American Experience. St. Paul Central’s Quest program was an early precursor to AP and IB type coursework and Mr. Demers, the history teacher, was one of my all-time favorites. I also was a fan of geography, so when you mixed in the opportunity to travel that my mom’s work allowed, history literally came alive for me.
This past week I’ve been watching the Ken Burns and Lynn Novick ten-part documentary on the Vietnam War. It amazes me how much I didn’t know about this historical event that played out during my lifetime – especially since my father participated in it directly (and it’s the reason I’m not a native Minnesotan). Now I’m looking forward to lunch with him and having an opportunity to ask questions about a topic we’ve never really discussed much (something I wish I’d done with my grandfather and World War II).
I found it interesting to see so many similarities between then and now politically. We like to think that our current environment is the most divisive ever, but this has really been America for a long time. As Thomas Polgar, the Saigon station chief for the C.I.A. wrote in his last cable from the embassy: “Those who fail to learn from history are forced to repeat it. Let us hope that we will not have another Vietnam experience and that we have learned our lesson.”
Note to self: research how so many Midwest politicians rose to play such prominent roles during this period of history (Humphrey and McCarthy in Minnesota, McGovern in South Dakota).
Originally published by DK on July 11, 2018 at 12:09 amLast Friday was MK’s first School of Environmental Studies prom, which was held in the Wabasha Street Caves. We took a few pictures of the fancy couple at the top of Ramsey Hill before a pit stop at Big River Pizza and their dinner at Louis (pics after the jump).
Only one year left. ?
MSHSL State Soccer Championship Day ⚽️
Originally published by DK on November 2, 2017 at 6:04 amSchool conferences in Apple Valley for kid two
Originally published by DK on October 5, 2017 at 10:42 pmWhat’s the right line to walk?
Originally published by DK on September 7, 2017 at 6:15 amOnly one of these left :-/
Originally published by DK on September 5, 2017 at 7:04 amMK with the Abba to close out her high school choir career (and she lettered!)
Originally published by DK on May 31, 2017 at 7:02 pmMK playing baritone over on the right
Originally published by DK on May 26, 2017 at 11:18 amMK wins another academic letter award from EVHS
Originally published by DK on May 24, 2017 at 8:28 pmFinally got to see MK play lax (final game of the year), Shakopee South
Originally published by DK on May 23, 2017 at 4:26 pmSK took a study break at my office
Originally published by DK on May 4, 2017 at 10:13 pmTook the train for lunch @ Cane’s U of M location
Originally published by DK on April 17, 2017 at 2:01 pmCrosby, Toews and a midget Zach Parise
Originally published by DK on April 15, 2017 at 5:26 pmGonzaga vs. North Carolina @ 6pm local
Originally published by DK on April 3, 2017 at 5:28 pmI do have a dog in this fight
Originally published by DK on April 1, 2017 at 7:00 pmAnd we’re not talking WELY
Originally published by DK on March 30, 2017 at 10:31 pmSpring break band trip to the old country for MK
Originally published by DK on March 23, 2017 at 7:01 amKid one @ Sea Change
Originally published by DK on March 21, 2017 at 4:14 pmMK didn’t think so, but they sounded great
Originally published by DK on March 14, 2017 at 6:56 amGo, baritones, go
Originally published by DK on March 7, 2017 at 4:00 pmInaugural St. Paul Central High School Honor Society, 1986
Originally published by DK on February 6, 2017 at 1:32 pmFrom ancient times – grade school at Linwood?
Originally published by DK on January 2, 2017 at 3:59 pmMK @ EVHS Choir
Originally published by DK on December 20, 2016 at 9:01 amGophers vs. The Mount
Originally published by DK on November 16, 2016 at 7:44 pmNo phone makes MK something, something
Originally published by DK on November 5, 2016 at 3:48 pmFirst MSHSL state championship game in the stadium (soccer semi between Andover & Stillwater)
Originally published by DK on October 31, 2016 at 7:57 amEastview High School Symphonic Band
Originally published by DK on October 27, 2016 at 8:41 pmKid two all fancy-like
Originally published by DK on October 18, 2016 at 6:59 amDr. Rossi and his crew from Rochester STEM Academy
Originally published by DK on October 4, 2016 at 3:43 pmPrince and Princess @ EVHS
Originally published by DK on September 24, 2016 at 11:25 pmMK and Abe
Originally published by DK on September 19, 2016 at 9:27 amMK @ Mattie’s South St. Paul
Originally published by DK on September 17, 2016 at 1:19 pmFirst Day of School 2016
Originally published by DK on September 6, 2016 at 8:20 amIt’s not everyday one of your kids graduates from high school. It’s even rarer that the commencement ceremony happens in a zoo (with bare feet). Then again the School of Environmental Studies isn’t your typical high school.
I’m happy to report that kid one officially made it on June 2, 2016. We held a party to celebrate the following night over at Trapp Farm Park in Eagan. So proud of my beautiful, creative, talented, artistic, outspoken, expressive and kind daughter.
So proud of SK 😎💯 â¤ï¸
Originally published by DK on June 2, 2016 at 11:49 pmFreshman Select @ EVHS – Seasons of Love
Originally published by DK on June 1, 2016 at 6:21 pmSneak peek of the decorations
Originally published by DK on May 30, 2016 at 8:51 pmEastview Academic Excellence Awards
Originally published by DK on May 26, 2016 at 10:07 amSK rocked it – so proud of her â¤ï¸
Originally published by DK on May 16, 2016 at 9:24 pmRandolph Heights and Ramsey Junior High, St. Paul
Originally published by DK on April 23, 2016 at 12:59 pmThey are everywhere
Originally published by DK on April 16, 2016 at 4:54 pmSK in the art department, St. Paul
Originally published by DK on April 16, 2016 at 4:51 pmThe very first Eastview principal (1997)
Originally published by DK on March 14, 2016 at 8:46 pmMK @ her beautiful choir concert
Originally published by DK on March 14, 2016 at 8:45 pmAdmissions Night @ Hamline with SK
Originally published by DK on January 12, 2016 at 6:32 pmSurface carts at TCF Bank Stadium
Originally published by DK on December 20, 2015 at 5:00 pmThe Bob and Sandy Klas section of TCF Bank Stadium
Originally published by DK on December 20, 2015 at 4:58 pmU.S. Bank Stadium from the U of M
Originally published by DK on December 20, 2015 at 4:57 pmCoffman Union, University of Minnesota
Originally published by DK on December 20, 2015 at 4:54 pmSo happy to be back for MK
Originally published by DK on November 2, 2015 at 7:11 pmFirst day of high school and first day of senior year
Originally published by DK on September 8, 2015 at 7:34 amSK senior pictures, Walker Sculpture Garden, Minneapolis – July 18, 2015
Originally published by DK on July 29, 2015 at 8:59 amhttp://ocw.mit.edu/courses/sloan-school-of-management/15-s50-poker-theory-and-analytics-january-iap-2015/index.htm
Originally published by DK on July 22, 2015 at 11:46 amSM on his way to Iowa
Originally published by DK on June 13, 2015 at 7:11 pmSo proud of MK – Presidential Academic Fitness Award, BHMS
Originally published by DK on May 20, 2015 at 7:41 amSK and her speech team (photo courtesy of Tammy Lough)
Originally published by DK on April 17, 2015 at 10:59 amSK and her awesome school journal
Originally published by DK on March 15, 2015 at 9:19 pmSK during her performance @ EHS
Originally published by DK on March 14, 2015 at 2:44 pmWildcat Speech Tournament Info Desk, DHMS/EHS
Originally published by DK on March 14, 2015 at 1:32 pmBHMS, Eagan
Originally published by DK on March 6, 2015 at 2:13 pm3D Printer @ Hibbing Community College
Originally published by DK on February 26, 2015 at 1:26 pmFree lunch at the college, Technology Advisory Council
Originally published by DK on February 26, 2015 at 1:25 pmOriginally published by DK on February 24, 2015 at 9:23 pm
Christine McVie’s got nothing on MK
Originally published by DK on February 6, 2015 at 5:18 pmFuture home of MK
Originally published by DK on February 6, 2015 at 5:17 pm