Many moons (and months) have passed since we completed our new kitchen/great room space. The major parts of the remodel: flooring, kitchen cabinets, painted walls were finished early last summer. However, like any major (and sometimes minor) projects here at The Cottage there is usually some leftover details to finish. Sometimes the delay is due … Read More
Engagement Celebration
December 20, 2013 marks the date that our Baby Girl said yes when Mike asked her to be his wife. February 1, 2014 marks the date we celebrated their engagement. Three wonderful friends of the couple helped deck out The Cottage with photos of the happy couple and all things glittery, … Read More
Randomness
It was time to clear some photos off my phone. Deleted many. Saved a bunch. If you follow me on Instagram these will all be repeats for you. I’m really sorry. I’m also really sorry for all the canine photos. In the absence of babies at The Cottage (for now) the fur babies get photographed! … Read More
Historic Properties
There are many historic properties in my home town – which is rich in history. I had the privilege of working in several of these historic properties prior to my retirement. This home, built from 1916-1918 by famous doctor and his wife was one of the homes I worked in. This doctor was very involved … Read More
Here’s the deal
A girl can only do so much. Something had to give. The blog took the hit. Since my last post (November 18) This has happened…. a surprise package arrived. my niece, Mackenzie made me beautiful note cards. and this happened…. Then this ~ decorating church for the Christmas season in “warehouse/pallet” style quiet evenings spent … Read More
Cincinnati Road Trip, Part 2
His photos. His comments. Guest blogger: Kirk Paul Brown Stadium (home of the Bengals): Good Seats — lower deck — living large: Bengals had a big win over the Jets 49-9! My host for the day… thanks Tim! All lit up… Nice pavers on this street near Cara & Tim’s place… (Editor’s note: Kirk walked … Read More
Cincinnati Road Trip
Our annual fall Cincinnati trip — October 2013. Avoided Chicagoland this trip east by taking a southern route to Cincinnati. Though I missed stopping at some of our favorite “haunts” for lunch in the area Kirk and I grew up in, we didn’t miss hitting all the traffic. The southern route is much more peaceful … Read More
An empty nest
It happened. Kirk and I joined the ranks of official empty nesters! Official. Not away at college. Official. Off the payroll. On their own. Yes, we are excited. Yes, we absolutely love. love. love. our children. We loved having them at home with us. We also love that they are all now gainfully employed, independent,self-sufficient adults … Read More
The Hike
Our “want to do” list for our Colorado visit was pretty short … hike in the mountains, see a mountain stream. And a mountain lake. Check out some eateries, go to Boulder … and maybe downtown Denver. We knocked out our list like it was our job for 5 days. First the hike. We started … Read More