Yesterday Crosswinds Church celebrated our 11th year with an open house at our new building! Just like any open house/party, there are always plenty of things to get done at the last minute . . . like landscaping and cleaning and rehearsing (if you are performing in the concert) (josh performing last February — latest … Read More
What Happens on Fishing Trips….
In the not-so-distant past Kirk went on a fishing trip, to a remote cabin, with a few buddies….and they took pictures! I just can’t pass up this opportunity to expose what REALLY goes on when the guys go fish’n! Looks like they catch at least one fish! (probably everyone gets their picture taken with the … Read More
Wild Pitch & The Rook
Friday after work Kirk and I headed North to IKEA. I wanted to scope out the office gear/cabinetry for our church office (which shall soon have a new look) and also needed to buy a few things for the church before the open house — tomorrow! I thought these were pretty nice they have lots of … Read More
Seriously?
I dropped my old razor in the shower the other day, which caused it’s demise….after shaving only one leg! Finishing with just the top (blade) portion, without the handle was a challenge, but I managed, vowing to buy a new one on the way home from work. (Since shaving everyday is something I’ve done since high … Read More
Four Years Go By In A Flash
4 years ago, on September 2 . . . Kale Harrison arrived! then the years quickly passed and he grew up to be a 4 year old! Mercy. Go ahead. Make this punk’s day and wish him a belated happy birthday! Kale, I love you very much buddy! (Even if you prefer Uncle Kirk and … Read More
More Time Than Money? ~ Or More Money Than Time?
Hmmmm. Have I ever had more time than money? Sometimes I think I have. For instance when I was out of work for a couple months – I had more time than money. I can’t imagine what it would be like to have more money than time. Someone with a terminal illness or a loved one dying could care … Read More
The Reveal !
Although I’m not quite done with my kitchen “make-over” project, several of you have complained (you know who you are) that it is taking too long to post about it. Well, “tell me about it”! I’ve spent every night after work painting… One coat of primer, two coats of color, one coat of Watco Wax/stain. … Read More
Slipping Skins & Hot Water Baths
It’s been all about peaches this week (and painting, but we’ll get to that tomorrow) For me, canning is a bit of an art form. A domestic activity that few people do these days, which is probably due to lack of necessity. After all, Libby’s and Del Monte do a decent job of getting the fruit in the can. … Read More
Home Tour, Oronoco
Last stop on home tour From the kitchen, you head upstairs to the kids room on the right, and the bathroom on the left. A built-in shelf tucked in the stairway A room for the grandchildren ~ The bathroom across the hallway . . . back down the stairs, and to the other end of … Read More
The Kitchen, Laundry/Butler Pantry ~ continuing the tour ~ The stairway leads to a bedroom & full bathroom, we’ll go there tomorrow. the door left of the stairs leads to mudroom and garage. the table looked so pretty I had to take a photo kitchen. kitchen, again. On the left is the laundry/pantry. Opening to … Read More