A barn. Trees. Chickens.A barn raising – slowly, but surely. The barn is going up. The weather hasn’t exactly cooperated with barn-work, however the weekend is looking good! Finally, the flowering crab is about to burst into beautiful color. One branch is on the way … by Friday it should be all out blooms! Only … Read More
Day is doneGone the sun.From the lakes, From the hills, from the skiesAll is well. Safely rest. God is nigh. Photo taken this evening from new church site. It’s gonna be a crazy week to be sure, but today is done. I lived through my first day on the new job. It is quite the … Read More
Today’s birdfeeder visitor . . . Rose-breasted Grossbeak Today was a great day ~ slept in, went to second service at church, ate lunch at home, went to church construction site and painted with Kirk, then dinner at Applebee’s with Nate, Danae, & Kirk and now it is bedtime ~ after a CSI. Tomorrow (Monday) … Read More
Too cute not to post — Cara in her new scrubs. Who wouldn’t want this smiling face in these bright scrubs to care for you in the hospital? She’s doing “transition” this month — which means she works the same schedule as her preceptor (a nurse). It’s part of her training, so she doesn’t get … Read More
Every day this little female cardinal comes and taps at the window in our sunroom. She ocassionally taps at the basement and office windows too. Maybe she is trying to intimidate the “other” bird — her reflection — to stay away from her man or maybe she really likes to see her reflection, or she … Read More
Golf cart follies . . .I do realize that it was much more fun to witness this live, but the pictures do give you an idea of the fun that transpired with a golf cart and 6 kids!We start out on the adventure with great caution . . Danae is in control of the situation … Read More
Time for fun with the youngest cousins . . .Danae, Cara and I stayed an extra night for some extra time together, and to see the youngest of the cousins . The weather was perfect for playing outdoors and enjoying the kids. For her first trick on the trampoline Danae performs a perfect toe touch. … Read More
I’d like you to meet my sisters . . . Me ~ Dee Dee ~ Barbara ~ Amy (in birth order) and my daughters & nieces ~~ (the two youngest ~ Brigs & Jersti not pictured) Cara ~ Danae ~ Bailey ~ Rebecca ~ Mackenzie ~ Molly and my mom . . . (with my … Read More