As I was looking through my file photos yesterday for the “cousins” blog I ran across some photos I forgot I had. You might remember a while back I blogged about meeting Blake Shields who is “Flint” on Heroes. In that blog (August 26, 2008) I posted pictures of my first born dancing with “Flint”. … Read More
Feel the Love
Our kids are in Elgin, IL this weekend….spending time with each other – and making memories with their younger cousins. One of their big events was taking the cousins “goofy bowling”. They all dressed in crazy clothes and went bowling! Who wouldn’t want fun older cousins like these? After bowling – they had a movie … Read More
All in a week
We got our first snow. . . Drummer boy washed windows!! We checked under the pool cover to see if there was a leak…..and there was. Gabby killed an oppossum…..for sure. Then Gabby looked for more possums, then she took a nap. And I smell popcorn now….. Jealous? Drummer boy … Read More
Fine Dining
Just a reminder….THIS is the real me . . . a “Wild Pitch” burger from King’s Tavern. Dining in fancy establishments isn’t something I’ve done much of. I think I can count on one hand, 2 fingers the number of times I’ve been in a really, really nice place. The first time was on my … Read More
Church browsing . . .
No, I’m not church shopping….or looking for another church, or spying on other churches. I just like to check out all the different and unique designs that churches are using when they build and create environments. I love the direction that many churches are headed — making their buildings a place for the community to … Read More
Remember when
Grocery shopping is fun when it’s at Jungle Jim’s! This place is an adventure in grocery shopping! “Foodie Land” is a VERY good name for this place… The entrance to “foodie land”…. No kidding….it’s like a theme park for foodies! It’s not fancy — but it is BIG LARGE GINORMOUS ! It has over 6.5 … Read More
Join me!
At 7:40 am, after a 30 min wait in line . . . I was number 198. Did you vote? Leave a comment and let us know!
Government Test
Clear your desk of everything but your #2 pencil. You will have exactly 15 minutes to take this test which will be 100% of your grade this semester. There will be no talking, looking at your neighbor’s paper. Question #1. Is the United States of America a Democracy or a Republic? You may begin. Hint: … Read More
No grudging
“Practice hospitality to one another without grudging.” (I Peter 4:9) I just had an amazing weekend! Two of my children came home from college, the weather was beautiful and I got to practice hospitality to over 55 people in our home! Saturday afternoon we hosted an open house for some special friends who are moving … Read More
No Tricks….just TREATS!
It was a TREAT tonight to meet the newest member of our neighborhood . . . “Coby” is 5 months old, 55 lbs, and a rescued Burnese Mountain Dog. Which, if you remember from this post is one of my favorite dogs. When I take care of the horses next summer, we get to take care … Read More