In August our summer started winding down, but not before we celebrated LeAnne's academic achievements at the Mall of America for the "Gathering of Champions". After her awards, we headed north where we stopped at a friend of Sue's (Russ Johnson) who raises bees and makes his own honey. It was absolutely fascinating!

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LeAnne was nominate...	LeAnne introduces h...	Sue's friend, Russ ...	The "warming room" ...
Russ displays a fra...	Once the wax is sli...	The frames are arra...