Chipmunk voice

CheriGENERAL

Ok, so this is about the most daring thing I’ve done in 2010. I can hardly believe I’m posting this chipmunk voice, dorky video for you all, but hey, I want to try something new, and I’ve got this neat camera on my new laptop — and I wanted to try out the feature!  Besides, … Read More

There’s a remote chance

CheriGENERAL

that I will  EVER  learn how to operate  our television.   Or  the DVR  TIVO On Demand Guide Menu Netflix Blue Ray HD abc you get the idea I’m remote challenged.

He devours books

CheriGENERAL

He reads. Scads of books .  .  . It was not unusual to find our little toddler boy reading books in the dark hours after he should have been asleep.  When he was in the crib, we had a little control of how many books he could have in bed with him.  But after he … Read More

Who are you?

CheriGENERAL

DIY Guy and I like to watch CSI — New York and Las Vegas. The Las Vegas Intro song is by The Who …. it’s quite catchy. Every time I hear that song I think of my blog.  Seriously, I do.  How warped is THAT? When I see all the different places all of you – … Read More

Practicing

CheriCREATIVE ENDEAVORS, FAVORITE PHOTOS, GENERAL

Baby Girl came home Saturday (she has a dentist appt. Monday morning). Which gave Mike a reason to come home too. Baby Girl thought I might like to practice some shootin’ I’ll always take someone up on a shootin’ offer. My photography mentors have all said the same things… “Keep Shootin’” and “Practice, Practice, Practice” It’s … Read More

Colder by the Lake

CheriGENERAL

DIY Guy and I grew up in the same town in Northwest Indiana. In the town of Hessville, the City of Hammond … in the “Region” — near the Indiana Harbor (or as we referred to it:  “The Harbor”) — which is near Gary, Indiana  (think Michael Jackson) — and…near to the Steel Mills. Both … Read More

Chalk it up

CheriCREATIVE ENDEAVORS, GENERAL, LETTERING

When we remodeled our back hall a few years ago I bought some chalkboard paint and painted a chalkboard right onto the wall.  Nearly 3 years later it is still waiting to be framed — I even have the supplies to finish it.  Pathetic…especially when every time I look at I think “I should really … Read More

She wears them both

CheriGENERAL

This is the right hand of our baby girl.  She’s wearing two rings that are  special and significant in her life. The ring on her middle finger is a Claddagh. It’s a traditional Irish Ring. Our kids are of Irish descent — on their father’s side. That’s where their stubbornness comes from. The Claddagh’s design … Read More

CheriGENERAL

While the rest of the country is talking football . . . Winona State is well into hoop season! Last weekend DIY Guy and I drove to Winona — to see the WSU Warriors play some hoops. We sat with these beautiful young adults . . . . Mike, Danae, Emily, Sarah Half the fun … Read More

CheriGENERAL

This was in the Wall Street Journal today . . . (click on picture to view larger) This is the project DIY Guy has been working on — he’s the Firmware Project Manager on this project.  I’m so proud!  Besides being an amazing DIY Guy….he’s a great PM too…and Electrical Engineer 🙂 Thanks for all … Read More