A Chicken Doctor

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Some of you may have heard about my struggles with our chickens.   Sometime in the spring they decided that eating their own eggs was a good idea. I quickly became frustrated with this bad habit and determined to figure out who was partaking of my baking ingredient! Soon I caught Rosie in the act … Read More

Just a few more

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For some reason, these pictures of my niece have turned out to be some of my favorites. I love the cross processing effect But it’s more than that.  There’s just a fresh look on her face. Something pure and innocent.

A gift

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It is a gift to be an Aunt to these four beautiful children Their momma is my baby sister She’s a year younger than Brett Favre  I took these photos of my baby sister’s babies this summer to frame and give to her as a birthday gift. my baby sister is a gift. (even if … Read More

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Yesterday we woke up in Cincinnati – and went to bed in Rochester. As expected, pulling away from the curb in front of our girl’s home brought some sadness.  Yet, I also felt so proud of her. . .  as she stood there in front of “her” place (with Tim). She has accomplished so much … Read More

Cincinnati – Day Four

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Day Four —  Cara worked 7pm to 7am this morning — so she came home from work and slept. While our girl was sleeping — DIY Guy and I began painting her living room.  Cara joined us when she woke up – then us girls started painting her kitchen.  While we painted DIY Guy set … Read More

Cincy – Day Two

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Cincy is SO much fun!  There is so much to do…and we have so little time! Monday dinner:  Skyline Chili – I had a 3-way.  DIY Guy had a 5-Way. Monday evening:  The “Establishment” — the neighborhood tavern – with Cara and Tim. Tuesday:   Sleep in ….yessss. Then…..Cara and I enjoyed 3 hours of … Read More

I got my kicks on Route 66

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It was such a sweet ending to a perfect day yesterday when Bob suggested we have “dinner” on Route 66….at Ted Drewes. Be still my heart . . . . . . they are serving my favorite flavor . . . . . .yes, they actually put a  piece of pumpkin pie,  crust and all … Read More

Home tour

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DIY Guy and I like to take walks — which usually are through the neighborhood, and “next door” neighborhood.  My favorite walks are on the bike path.  The best time to walk through the neighboorhood is at night — because then you can see “inside” the houses (if they have lights on). Our Nate loves … Read More

Progress.

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Last night the pool looked like this. (Gabby is “fishing” – lots of tree frogs swimming around in the big puddle) Today at 1:00 pm It looked like this In less than 4 hours they had the old liner out and this new liner in. I was disappointed that I’d missed the process. See how … Read More

Empty.

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The pool is empty.   No water, nada, nil, zip, zero. After battling one hole/leak after another this summer we decided it was time to bite the bullet and get a new pool liner. The water has been slowly leaking out over the past few weeks, but today our buddies at Thatcher Pools came and … Read More