Tuesday morning I put a pot of homemade soup in the slow cooker, had a cup of coffee, and a leftover bagel and we got busy. Again. Mr. D worked on hooking up 2 washing machines and one dryer. Yes, two washers. There is a set for each apartment. While Mr. D worked diligently in … Read More
Work Week – Day 3
Day 3 – Monday We started the day with a quick birthday celebration for Cara. Tim’s parents, sister and (baby) nephew arrived bright and early with breakfast. Visiting with family over coffee and cuddling with a sweet baby boy, it was tempting to linger all morning. However, with a Friday deadline looming to get the … Read More
Bend in the road
After being off work for over a week during the holidays, heading to work last Wednesday morning was nothing short of brutal. Until I came to the bend in the road. I’m pretty sure I audibly gasped when I made the turn and saw this more-than-amazing sight. These pictures are pretty, but don’t come close … Read More
What is it?
Can you identify the item pictured below? Is it a … a) sock darner b) marracha c) herb masher d) tart tamper If you guessed (a) sock darner you are correct! The domestic diva showed up today. I rocked this little gadget and darned 15 socks! By my calculations, I figure around $35 was … Read More
Pinterest time!
Finally. Made something I saw on Pinterest! This one is a no-brainer for me. I like to keep (or at least upcycle) the Christmas cards we receive. In past years I’ve cut the tops off the cards to use as gift tags. Like I did here last year. Today I made books with the … Read More
Christmas Eve 2012
Bright and early on Christmas Eve day three kiddos came to spend the day with us While their momma and daddy were at work We had fun playing trains, dolls, legos and sledding and four-wheelin’ Then they went home to get ready for church. We got ready for church too. Then hit up the 4:30 … Read More
Ready? Or not?
Ready? Or not? Ready. I’m more “ready” than I’ve ever been. Baking done. Gifts wrapped. I am not going to be sewing or crafting until the wee hours of the morning tonight. Or even on Christmas Eve. Our boy came home for a few days today. After dinner tonight, Nate made fudge. His grandma’s recipe. … Read More