I posted the following blog on my old website 3 years ago when I spent a lot of time hunting for the hidden horse shoe.  This year I am one of those hiding it.  Little did I know I was wasting my time, if I had paid any attention to the rule about it having to be on public property.  Regardless, the clues that I did tie into Oaklawn Cemetery in Northfield were just to ironic to not be part of something bigger.  Today, I am assured that it was just pure coincidence.  Read over the old post and take close note of the names on the stones. 

A great time was had by all! Aug 21-23 2009. We stayed in the resort the whole time. There was so much to do that we didn't need to leave. The facility is immense.

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Hi folks!  I hope you’re having a great summer.  I’ve taken a little time off from TF.com for some web projects at work.  But….my camera continues to click.  I’m getting ready to post a number of great blogs on various topics and they all include great video and photo galleries.  Here’s a hint at what’s to come.

Our puppy Mia is growing up just fine.  She will surprise us with free entertainment on a daily basis…including her new sleeping spot on our recently paid off furniture.  Stay tuned and have a great August. 

Congrats to Rylie for a great first year in public school!  I see she also has a potential career in singing and dancing.

View other videos from this concert here!

1.  If I could have that waist line now!

2.  Is that a 1978 green “Vega”?

3.  What’s in my pants?

4.  Where are those fish now?

5.  Nice effort Andy!

6.  Who picked out my cloths that day? 

7.  It took 6 months to develop this film (marked with NOV 81 in bottom left)

8.  Those are most likely Bullheads.

9.  Maroon socks?

10.  Chances are Andy caught all of these fish.

I few weeks ago I took my daughter Rylie to the Mall of America during the day for a father-daughter outing.  I had taken off the day and she was on spring break.  We went to eat at the "Rainforest Cafe" and then to the "Underwater World Adventures" then to the "Nickelodeon Universe Theme Park".  This used to be the old "Camp Snoopy".  We started on a few rides and eventually landed on the log roller coaster.  This is the one where the log/boat floats throughout the ride and you end in a watery fall.  Well, we rode this one so many times, the operators almost knew us by name.  We knew every turn and when every creepy dude would jump out.  Oh, we also got more and more wet as the day went on. 

Well, as we were walking out to the ramp to go home, Rylie was holding my hand and said "Dad, this has been the best day of my whole life".  I replied, "life will only get better and better too."   It was a great day!

It was almost a perfect morning for the 64th annual VFW Easter egg hunt. Just think....those who partook in the first hunt are now in their 70's. I'd like you to watch this film. Watch for frame 313 where the fatal mistake is made when the first child jumps the gun and begins the rush up the grassy knoll before the siren is sounded. This creates chaos as each child must decide their fateful future...leave early with everyone else, or wait until the siren and miss out on any candy. What happens? Well...everyone goes, but the hesitation creates clear gaps where the front kids get all and the back kids get nothing, including our girls. Zero!

Untitled from Tim Freeland on Vimeo.

Yes, we did it!  We got a dog.  I fought it for years after the hard times with my last dog experience, but just couldn't resist.  I'm a dog guy at heart. 

Lori and I threw out the idea of getting a smaller dog and I have always like the Bichon breed.  So, Lori punches the name into Google and picks a link with puppies and sends to me.  She had no idea she had chosen a breeder that happens to live in Northfield.  I went out on my own at first.  After bringing Lori back, we both picked out the same dog immediately but didn't indicate this to each other at first.  There was a larger sweet female and was very mellow and not hyper like some of the others in the litter.  This is the third time I've picked a dog on a quite puppy temperament and it seems to always work out.  So, we made the 14 year, $7,240 to $12,700 plunge.

Bischon-Frise are gentle mannered, sensitive, playful, affectionate and have a cheerful attitude. Their temperament makes them a perfect pet for children. Their life span is approximately 12 to 15 years.

Based of a Seinfeld episode where George talks about naming a child the number "Seven", I wanted to name our female puppy "Five" representing my fifth dog and the fifth family member in our home, but that didn't fly, so we quickly named her Mia Five Freeland. 

Happy Birthday Lori!  Last night we had a party for her at the Eagle's Club here in Northfield.  Her brother Russell playing an acoustic set with friends Chad and Ian.  They sounded awesome!  Thanks everyone for coming. 

No, we're not leaving Northfield, just need to downsize a bit.  Please send this to anyone you might know is looking for a great deal on a super house in Northfield!  http://708eastridge.info/

I emailed our friends and family the annual update on 12/21/08.  This is the family year in review that I referenced. 

Tim's 2008 Year in Review.

So...I finally had shoulder surgery. Here's what it was like.

'Families Come Together' View the photo show that I created for Lori and my wedding

There is nothing better than picking up my daughter from school

Rylie's First Play. Stone Soup. Northfield Montessori.

Rylie is the SOW

Kayla Perfects the Twirl-Move

'Health Finders' gala in Faribault Daily News featuring my close-up magic act

2008 Defeat of Jesse James Button Unveiled. Special 60th Anniversary Replica

Freeland Family Calendar

Rylie on cover of the Northfield News Portraits special section

Kayla's 1st grade music concert. Bridgewater Elementary. Northfield Minnesota

Tim and Lori Freeland. June 29th 2007. Al Freeland's speech

Video and Photos from paddle boat outing on Lake Pepin. A great experience.

July event photo galleries

A picture perfect Independence day: 2008

Rylie graduates from Northfield Montessori - Fork in her road (photo and video galleries)

I haven't had time to post a lot this month so far because I've been so busy shooting everything.  I've had one after another great set of photo opportunities.  Have a look for yourself.  I encourage you to post your comments on any photo for everyone to see. 

By Brothers Fish Fry in St Louis Park

Taking My Girls to the Rice County Fair

Laps for Logan

Books and Stars