good kids

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These are good kids. They watch out for each other. The older”kids” look out for the younger ones. While perusing my rope bridge photos, I noticed the guarding of the young-uns taking place on the bridge. Younger kids in the front.  Older “kids” following. Once the young-uns were safely on the other side the perilous … Read More

Just Dance

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We got our dance moves on last weekend dancing with Wii remotes and the Just Dance game for Wii This is one fun way to get some exercise whether you have a Wii remote controller in your hand or not — you can  –  and will still dance. Definitely an activity for all ages and … Read More

danger

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If rope bridges could talk . . . They would say if there are guys on the bridge — and you are a girl, to stay back.   Stay waaay back.

Whatta weekend

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We had a full and wonderful weekend  with 18 people all under one roof,  and we all had a bed to sleep in! Our destination had trails to walk,  plenty of exercise opportunities team work challenges a little dirt and mud cousin time and a rope bridge that has many stories to tell from this … Read More

pussy willows

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As I walked past the grocery store floral shop yesterday I noticed pussy willows for sale. We have a pussy willow plant growing in our yard, so I was interested in finding out how much a small branch would set me back. At a buck a branch I figure I have a small fortune growing … Read More

Nesting

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While eating dinner tonight I couldn’t help but notice a great deal of activity happening near the pine trees on the edge of our yard.  It seemed as if rabbits were appearing out of nowhere – popping their heads up from some brush, then running off.  I think I counted this happening 5 times. DIY … Read More

Cute puppy warning

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If you are susceptible to falling in love with puppy cuteness, puppydog eyes, or fluffy furballs — which then may lead to a late night (or early morning) run to the nearest breeder —   consider this fair warning to go no further than THIS. I warned you This little guy is sooooo cute and … Read More

4 Wheels

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Sometimes I have to push DIY Guy out the door, and down the driveway  so he will go spend time burning up gasoline and testosterone in a land not too far away where the puddles are plentiful and the creeks run freely through the woods Where boys can be boys – and men can be … Read More

We write notes

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We write each other notes. Thank you notes  –  on the chalkboard. and requests Do you write notes?

Learning new tricks

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I’ve been working on a few projects lately. One project I’ll show you later next week. Thursday night I worked on bringing “spring” to the decor at church.  There is a huge “ledge” over the entrance doors that begs for a display.  Over Christmas and through the winter months — a winter scene.  Thursday night … Read More