A few weeks ago I found this picture on Pinterest. It totally inspired me to do something I’d been considering for awhile, just never had the guts to do it. So last week that inspiration picture, turned my idea into a plan, and then a project. Our bay window before…. and after It’s crazy how … Read More
Spiedies
Now that grilling season is in full force I feel compelled to tell you all about our favorite grill food at The Cottage. Spiedies! Spiedies, (pronounced “speedies”), are marinated cubes of meat cooked on a skewer. Originally from Italy, this delicacy seems to be found only in the Broome County area of New York State. … Read More
In the works…
Last week I mentioned to Mr. D that I had a “plan” for the bay window in the dining area of our kitchen. A typical Mr. D response would be, “that’s nice”, hoping that my plan, project or idea won’t involve action on his part. I struck gold this time .. Mr. D liked my idea! He … Read More
Back in the saddle again
Back in the literal saddle, and back in the blogging saddle. We enjoyed a wonderful week with our firstborn during her vacation/visit. It was a week full of shopping, talking, two trips to the Cities, shopping, movies, shopping, laughing, dining out. and in., staying up late, going to bed early because we stayed up too … Read More
Us girls
First born (a.k.a. Wild One) (a.k.a. Cara) arrived via Delta Airlines at the Minneapolis/St.Paul airport at 10:10 am on Thursday morning. Baby Girl (a.k.a Danae) and I met her outside the luggage claim and within minutes we were on our way to the Albertville Outlets where we shopped til we dropped! On our long drive home to … Read More
Wordless Wednesday
our crab apple tree
We did work. Day Two.
Saturday/Crew One: Nate, Bailey Mission: More mulch by the truckload. Spread mulch. A dozen truckloads of mulch = a pretty landscaped yard Saturday/Crew Two: Da Guys (Kirk & Scott) Mission: Stain pool deck, make final repairs. Saturday/Crew Three: Cheri, Dee Dee Apply 2nd and 3rd coats of paint to cabinet frames, drawers, doors. By 6:00 … Read More
We did work
We arrived late Thursday night. Our mission: to get some work done at my sister and bro’s (in-love) home to give them a head start on graduation open house preparations. Night One: Visited. Relaxed. Snacked. Hit the sack. With a 9:00 am work start, we needed our beauty rest. Friday/Crew One: Nate, Mackenzie, … Read More
Back tomorrow…
Mr. D, Nate and I just returned from a 4 night/3 day “family mission trip.” Story to follow tomorrow…
Sunday afternoon ride
Not being a fan of automobile rides … today I opted for a Sunday ride over a Sunday drive. The trails we took were marked like Minnesota highways…but were much more scenic! I rode Layla. Karen rode Faith. We were the only ones on the road and the rest stop was a welcome sight after … Read More