They’rrrrre Baaaaaaaack

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These two are still hanging around our house.  And our windows.  I introduced them to you here. That was over two years ago. Today I came home from work to this… First glance made me think “etched glass”. Second glance and I started thinking, “good thing Mr. D likes to wash windows.” Because there are … Read More

I will stand by you

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Country Music often gets an undeserved bad rap.  Just like any genre of music, there is good, and there is bad.  Rascal Flatts happens to be one of my favorite Country groups.  Their songs and music stir my soul. “I Will Stand By You” is my favorite Rascal Flatts song. This song.  It Speaks. To. … Read More

Fowl play in the neighborhood . . .

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Recent fowl at play in the neighborhood. Mr. Mallard seems to be checking out the property. He didn’t seem to be concerned about getting a “bigger place”.  Wonder if he will bring Mrs. Mallard around soon.

Rough night. Tough Day.

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I had quite the night Friday night.  I’m not talking about a party.  It wasn’t fun. Talk about uncomfortable.  Sheesh. It wasn’t a bug.  It wasn’t food poisoning. I even went to bed with my clothes on! After keeping Mr. D awake all night with my tossing and turning and flipping and flopping, I woke … Read More

Pondering

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The last few weeks I’ve been asking myself the same questions Why do I blog? Who do I blog for? Should I keep blogging? Do I have time to blog? My blogging journey began as a way for out of town family to check in on our lives.  I’ll always wish blogging had existed when … Read More

Finally

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I’ve been watching from the sidelines for a couple years as friends and strangers sponsor Compassion children.  I’m not exactly sure what I’ve been waiting for.  Enough money?  (is there ever enough?)  More time? (was I really that busy?) .  Whatever excuse I could conjure up, I would use to talk myself out of it. Besides, … Read More

Hope for Haiti

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 Today two of our kiddos, Mr. D and I started our day with a walk/run. We walked and ran to raise funds for a group of people from Crosswinds Church (our church) who are heading to Haiti to help with relief after the devastating 2010 earthquake.  They (we) are partnering with the Paulos Group The Paulos … Read More

Eagle Nest

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This is so amazing that I couldn’t wait to share it with you! It is LIVE footage of an eagle nest in Decorah, Iowa. Unfortunately you have to wait for the commercial — but it’s fast. You can go here to the direct site. Live Streaming by Ustream.TV

April(s)

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Taking a look at April …through the years. 2009 — we enjoyed warm weather! 2008 –  warm again! 2007 – Mr. D works on his shed in short sleeves!   2006 – we enjoyed a warm April in St. Louis with Dad 2005 – A trip to San Diego! 2004  —  we were attending dance recitals … Read More