Why now? Why would you want to take a picture of me when I look like a dork? Is it because I usually don’t look like one? Why don’t you ever take pictures of me when I look think I look hot? You know, when I’ve got my make-up on just right, or a new … Read More
Cousins
Pre-school to post-college. That’s the age difference of the 18 cousins. The group that converged for Thanksgiving. We tend to be a rowdie group…ok, the women and children are rowdie. The men (all “outlaws”) sit back and wonder what in tarnation they married into (many years earlier)! The offspring not only get along well with … Read More
Not perfect
Today’s message at church was on “Fear of Failure”. We all experience failure. Everyone is a failure – we all fail. We can learn from our experiences – true failure is not trying. The message this morning mentioned the “Christmas Letter”. You know the one…the bragging about how “the women are strong, the men are good … Read More
Under 25
Here’s our “under 25” group the 2nd generation cousins at Thanksgiving ’08 Ok, so I put a picture of the turkey in too….did you catch that? Did you also see the computer monitor picture? My niece, Bailey was in London…..so she joined us via Skype!
Here we go …
Just before we left Minnesota five pheasant emerged from out pine trees . . . Arriving in Crystal Lake, IL preparations continue Cousins arrive to help set up tables to seat 33 people Living room furniture removed to the garage Tables set, placecards placed.
Fresh Start, new beginnings
May 12, 2008 – November 24, 2008. Six months and twelve days. That’s how long I was at my last place of employment I mean job. “Job” because it was a “job” to be there. I didn’t belong. I didn’t fit. It wasn’t me. A little over a month ago a friend told me about a job she … Read More
Garage Logic
The “Garage-Ma-Hall”, “Taj ma garage”, “ballroom” is coming along quickly….thanks to some hired workers! (Thanks Kraig & Joel) Insulation is in, drywall is up. Yet to do: Taping & sanding, install heater, install utility sink. I’m also going to stain the concrete and paint the walls something other than “builder white” –something in a tan … Read More
Outside folk
Kirk & I have come to the conclusion that there are two kinds of people . . . Outside people . . . and inside people Outside people love being in the great outdoors Inside people might be ok with being outdoors – if it’s not too cold or hot (this picture brings thoughts of … Read More