Gather the children, grandchildren, the nieces & nephews, the menapausal women……..hand them a mug and let them mix up and bake a cake…in a mug….in 10 minutes or less! Here’s what you’ll need: A mug, an egg, sugar, milk, oil, cocoa powder, vanilla & flour Mix together in a mug: 4 Tablespoons flour + 4 … Read More
Mad Church Disease
I just ordered/bought this book . . . Yesterday Ryan gave away three of these books. After reading about the book on his site at This Is Reverb, I decided it was worth reading. I bought one as a gift for our pastor too. (ssshhhh…don’t tell him). When I’m done reading it, I’ll pass it along … Read More
Jack of all trades
“Jack of all trades…and master of none”. Yeah, that quote sounds like me. Many creative outlets, venues and classes have been attempted by yours truly over the years. There is this creative desire lurking inside me that demands to be fed. Some might call this the plight of the “right-brained” person. After reading some characteristics … Read More
Twenty and something
An interview with our baby girl. Our baby. The youngest of 3. A sophomore in college. Danae Joy Age 20 Me: Hi Baby Girl. You probably have more nicknames than anyone else in our family. How do you feel about being called “Baby Girl” and “DJ”? Baby Girl: I love it! I love having nicknames! … Read More
MOA & IKEA
That’s MOA as in “Mall Of America” or “MegaMall” Mission: Shop Who: Cheri, JoLynn, Danae & Katie Why: Because Katie had never been to MOA First a quick stop at IKEA – then on to the adventure and stores awaiting these girls at the Mall of America We found a duvet cover that Danae loves … Read More
More help?
Just so we are clear on this….our little cardinal has been around here for quite some time. We KNOW for sure that she is the same one too Because she has distinctive tail feathers Or should I say “lacks” tail feathers? I knew it was a good idea to toss out naming this little “red … Read More
A bird by any other name….
I guess the saying is “a flower by any other name”. Either way, this charming female cardinal has been hanging around our house since last spring. I’m not sure if she is mentally challenged, or simple enjoys peaking in our windows to see what we are up to. Nate snapped this photo a week or so ago … Read More
The Windy City
Did you know that Rochester is actually “windier” than Chicago which claims to be the “Windy City”? Chicago got the nickname “Windy City” back in the early 19th Century… it is in reference to the false promises brought forth by Chicago area politicians during the early 19th Century. Chicago….”You can’t handle the Wind”! Check out a … Read More
Interview #1
An interview with our Wild One. Cara. Hopefully the other two children will cooperate for Interviews #2 and #3. Me: What’s your favorite website? Wild One: Facebook. Your blog and Ryan’s blog Me: Who are some people who in your life (not family members) that you have learned from over the years. Wild One: Beth N., G’ma … Read More