The Christmas decorations are packed away here at The Cottage but one last task remains – the upcycling of the Christmas greeting cards we received. I can hardly stand to toss the cards we receive in the garbage, or even to recycle them, yet I sure don’t need one more thing to save, collect and … Read More
That was fast
I continue to be amazed at how quickly the holidays come …. and go. Just as amazing to me is how much activity one family can “pack-in” to a week. Like a reunion party with HS friends . . . Having all my kiddos under one roof . . . baking, cooking, cleaning house, going … Read More
All through the house
Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas with your family and friends. We are thrilled to have my sister and her family with us since Monday morning. But sad to have already put our sweet Wild One back on the plane to Cincinnati. The days with our girl flew by waaaay too fast. It … Read More
Blog-napped!
Hey! This is Cara (Wild One) and Brianna (Cara’s BFF) and we are here to invade Cheri’s blog and share our friendship story with you…. Here we go… B: So, Cara….you came to Rochester in what, 1991? C: No, Brie, it was 1992. B: Ok, so we met in 1992 on Chesapeake Lane. My mom … Read More
Yesterday #1 son went with me to feed the horses actually, he gave me a ride on the 4-wheeler so I didn’t have to walk as far in the cold. He’s such a good kid takin’ care of his momma like that. When we arrived at the barn I handed #1 son my camera and … Read More
Equine duty
While our neighbors were out of town for the weekend I was on duty to feed and water their horses — Red and Silk. It doesn’t take long — maybe 15 minutes in all and I love every minute besides enjoying the horses it’s nice to see the neighborhood blanketed in snow — and view … Read More
Parent Retreat
Last weekend friends of ours went on a little parent retreat to the Arizona warmth and sunshine. I’m sure they had a great time. But I like to think Mr. D and I had an even better time with their 4 kiddos. We had our own retreat here at The Cottage. The massive winter snow storm meant … Read More
Records
No school today too cold too much snow even for MinneSNOWtans The National Weather Service says Rochester received the third highest one day total for the city. Number one highest was in 2005 2nd highest was in 1982 So far this year is ranked Number 5 for snowiest December ever We have 25.5 inches so … Read More