The other day I borrowed Danae and Nate’s camera memory cards to lift some photos from our ski weekend. Of course there were many other photos on their camera’s too. Looking at your kids’ photos is a good way to peek into their lives now and then….especially when you miss the control you had when … Read More
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Scrapbook Page Ski Weekend, February 28 Cascade Mountain, Wisconsin Kale (4yrs) & Nate (21.5 years) Ski buddies Kale (4 yrs) and Jersti (6 yrs) These two went beyond the Bunny Hill and beyond the Cottontail Hill to the Green Hill! Celebrating Aunt Cheri’s 50th Birthday I love that the kids are all standing around me! … Read More
Shower invites
For the last several days I’ve been working on bridal shower invitations. Cara is giving her roommate, Jessica, a bridal shower since there aren’t many good options in stores for invites, especially if you are going with a lemon-lime-citrus themed shower. Of course the little “stickers” aren’t on the actual invitations — those are a … Read More
A “Catch”
He can sew buttons, change diapers, feed babies, make delicious homemade fudge, chocolate chip cookies & brownies (from a box). ….and he could be your child’s teacher elementary school teacher some day! As they used to say, back in the day….”he’s a catch” ! Sorry Nate, hope you don’t mind this blog post……don’t be hate’n! … Read More
Remember Middle School
Awkward. Remember middle school? Or maybe you are trying to forget it, like me. I can’t speak much for guys, but for girls middle school is a time of making new friends, losing friends, being left out —- trying to fit in, tears, laughter, sleepovers, and not getting invited. Recently, through the wonderful re-connecting … Read More
Lulin
Late last night (as in Sunday), Nate and I were mellowing out (is that a correct term?) on the couch. He was watching silly YouTube videos, which we’d laugh at together, while I tried to read my photography book. Suddenly Nate remembered (or got a reminder) that Comet Lulin would be visible in the sky on … Read More
In sickness and in health . . .
Our daughter, Cara, is a nurse in Cincinnati, Ohio. As a little girl she knew she wanted to be a nurse. Nursing school didn’t come easy for Cara — but her determination and dream kept her moving toward her goal. Recently she experienced something that made all her hard work worth it. Here’s her story… … Read More
Sah-weet
Now THIS is the copier to have! Ummmhmmmm….that’s what I’m talk’n ’bout …
Disaster zone
Last night while making these . . . I also managed to make a huge mess in the kitchen and as much as I’d like you to believe that I am very tidy baker (and cook), my family would give me up in a heartbeat. It’s not unusual to find butter wrappers & egg shells … Read More