Last Wednesday we spent a few hours at University Center Rochester (UCR). It was graduation day for our Baby Girl! She received her Masters of Science Degree in Education. First order of the event: attend her Action Resource Colloquium (Baby Girls presentation was the best presentation in her group — no kidding) (Colloquium: a usually academic meeting … Read More
Change is happening!
Things have been (and are) humming here at TheCottage the past couple weeks! The wood floor was installed last week! It looks every single bit as awesome as I was hoping it would! Floor in. Stairs are next on project list. We’ve been working on the stairs — three different flights of stairs! Have I … Read More
Father’s Day Fun(?)
Some serious, heavy duty, physical, labor took place at The Cottage this weekend. Friday was flooring delivery day and we had to get several sheets of particle board ripped up before delivery. We opted to DIY the floor demo to save us a chunk of change. With the linoleum backing paper covering the particle board … Read More
Wordless Wednesday
A few of my favorite things . . .
Still at it
I knew it would take some time to get the remodel moving and finished, but for some odd reason, I didn’t really think we’d still be “at it” 6 months after we started! Clearly denial was/is in play. Past experiences should have been recalled! In January we had new recessed lighting installed. At this point … Read More
A favorite dessert
It was love at first bite. Fried ice cream. softened ice cream. crunchy shell. whipped cream. hot fudge. Seriously, what’s not to like love? My long time friend, Deb (and her hubby, John) invited Mr. D and I, along with 2 other couples over for some light Mexican cuisine on Cinco de Mayo. Just a … Read More
Katie and Sam get married
Baby Girl’s college roomie got hitched! Our weekend in the Chicago area was a busy one Aunt Sally’s birthday luncheon + Katie & Sam’s wedding + Mr. D’s birthday. Busy. But so much fun! Katie and Sam planned to get married outside however, just about the time everyone was seated outdoors, the rain started. Guests … Read More
Birthday Party
My mom is the youngest of two children. Two girls. No boys. The two girls had six girls between them. No boys. No nephews. No brothers. When we get together, it’s a high estrogen event. My three sisters + me + our two cousins and our moms. Aunt Sally turned 79 in May. Mom hosted … Read More
What I did on my blog vacation
Sometimes blog vacations are a good thing and a much needed break. Mr. D and I have not only been up to our ears with the cottage remodel (still going on), but we’ve also had plenty of other activities keeping us busy, busy, busy. Choosing not to blog for these couple weeks was good. Helped … Read More
Mile High City
Just when I think I’m getting back in my bloggin’ groove, I skip town! Late Monday afternoon I returned from my first ever trip to the “Mile High City” where I spent five days and four nights visiting good friends Mr. & Mrs. V who moved to Denver from Rochester last summer. Delta got me … Read More