Happy (9th) Birthday Brigitta ! February 22 This beautiful 9 year old is my niece! Brigs and I have a special bond as we share a birthday. Neither of us will forget how old the other one is either, since she was born on my 40th birthday! I will never forget getting a call on … Read More
What’s for dinner? How many times a week do you hear that question? There was a time when I heard it every night by 4 different people. These days it’s pretty much just once or twice a day. There are plenty of nights when I have no idea what dinner will be, but oh does … Read More
Here’s what you need: 6 chicken cutlets (about 1.5 lbs)1/3 cup purchased pesto3/4 cup shredded Montery Jack cheese (divided)1-12 ounce jar roasted red peppers, drained If you can’t find chicken cutlets in the meat case, ask the butcher to slice a couple boneless chicken breasts really thin.Preheat oven to 350 degrees.Line a baking dish with … Read More
Crocheting with Aunt Betty Aunt Betty is the sister of Kirk’s mom.Of all the aunts, uncles, cousins on Kirk’s side of the family, I know Betty the best. We vacationed with her and Uncle Clarence in Arkansas for a few summers.Betty does quilting, sewing, embroidery and crocheting. Since she is the reigning queen of making … Read More
Day offto vacuum, dust, clean, unpack, grocery shop, clean a bathroom, do laundry, put away groceries, clean kitchen, browse the thrift store, and show up for a haircut appt. that isn’t until tomorrow! and…..make dinner This is Kirk’s favorite meal – Fiesta Tortilla Stack I really should make it more often since it is so … Read More
The vocalist is Josh Daniels. He plays base guitar, mandolin and guitar in Kirk’s band at church. Crosswinds church (where we go) is doing a series called: “U2, Finding meaning behind the music”. Josh sang this last Sunday, February 10th. If you close your eyes and listen, you’ll might think he is Bono.We are so … Read More
Home again…Long drive. Long day. Good to be home.The photos above were taken on my favorite stretch of the trip. For the last part of our drive we get off the Interstate and enjoy the scenery in the small towns of Raymond and Readlyn, IA. I love looking at the barns, old churches, farmhouses. There … Read More