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
Phase I Complete
Baby Girl hosted a girls night at TheCottage Friday night. Mr. D and I agreed to leave for a few hours so the girls could have TheCottage to themselves. So…. Friday we woke up with a LOT of work to do! 1. Queen bed had to be dismantled, moved and set back up. 2. Two … Read More
Bride weekend!
All day Friday was spent getting TheCottage cleaned, baking, cooking, putting away paint cans and tools and putting 3 bedrooms back together. Mr. D finished up the flooring in the three upstairs bedrooms and helped me move the furniture back in so some very special ladies could use them for the night. Baby Girl hosted … Read More
Concert. Greenies. Shoes.
Baby Girl scored us tickets to a Phillip Phillips concert at WSU. As a current student (Masters program) she gets the student price on tickets $5 tickets. Yes. Please. Us “oldies” figured we’d watch the concert from the bleachers. That lasted for about 5 minutes — before we were down on the floor with … Read More