I’ve been doing wedding planning, thinking, talking, buying, trying, trading, borrowing, bartering, scheming, looking, dreaming, managing, searching, reserving, projecting, financing, hoping, dealing, calling, making, designing, and resigning all this week. and as I have done all those things Cara’s Aunties have been busy planning a bridal shower She has such sweet Aunties She is “family … Read More
Gettin’ busy …
Last Friday night there was a meeting of the minds. 2 Mother’s of the Bride + 1 recent Mother of the Groom = Plenty to discuss, and plan, and prepare and whoa baaaaaybe…that’s what we did! Three of us are working together on two weddings. Talking details — the What-ifs?, How to?, Should we? … Read More
Cincinnati Adventure
Back in February Mr. D and I spent a few days in Cincinnati visiting our girl. While Mr. D worked remotely, and Cara worked, I found different ways to keep busy. One day while planning my free time, I got this crazy idea to contact Pastor Ryan and see if he’d be interested in … Read More
The office
I’ve been at my new job for two weeks now. Two wonderful weeks. For the last few years, I’ve been on a journey. A journey to find a job I love. When my journey began, I read 48 Days to the Work You Love, by Dan Miller. Dan Miller’s book covered these topics and more: Discover … Read More
Our shaggy doggy
Mercy. This is one pooch that needs a visit to the beauty parlor. Which two of our children will be happy to know, is happening next week. Thank you very much. When Gabby gets a doggy treat, like this rawhide bone, we have entertainment. First, there’s the cigar stance . . . then, the “don’t ya … Read More
Wordless Wednesday
Upstate New York. Adirondacks. Northville. The Cabinhaus. Favorite place. Many weekends of wonderful memories. Forever friends.
Last summer Mr. D and I took the kiddos on a little mini vacation after my cousin’s wedding in the Chicago area. The morning after the wedding we loaded ’em up bright and early and headed to the beach. A favorite spot of mine and Mr. D’s — the Warren Dunes in Michigan. You can … Read More
Zeeeebra Garnish
Remember Colin? And Emily? I introduced you to Colin here. Later I shared the music video Colin made for Emily here. If you go here you can view the music video Emily made for Colin in response to his music video AND a video of Colin’s wedding proposal to Emily. Recently this creative and fun couple … Read More