The Orange Army

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A week ago Tuesday Mr. D left at 7:15 pm to drive 24 hours straight. To help people.  People who had their homes destroyed by hurricane Sandy. This “orange army” has worked long and hard days serving others for the last week. Tomorrow evening they return. I am so excited to see and be with … Read More

Cruise favorites

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A week ago today (Sunday) I woke up in Florida and went to bed in Minnesota.   from our suite balcony overlooking Port Canaveral It was a cruel and brutal return.  But it was SO good to be home. I’ve determined there are many things to like and dislike about cruising.  I’ve also learned that … Read More

Time flew!

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photo taken from the Aft balcony of our suite, by Amy DeVries Last week.  The cruise.  Did it really happen?  Was it a dream?  Sure feels like it was. Hard to believe that a week ago today I was in the caribbean on a cruise ship. Reality hit hard and fast when I walked through … Read More

Cruisin’

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In six short days I’ll be on a cruise ship. Headed for the Bahamas. Seven nights. Eight women. All related. My 3 sisters, 2 cousins, mom, and aunt are all going to soak up the sun and seas. There’s a few “firsts” for me … First time to have a Passport.   First time to … Read More

School visit

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Today I went to school. Small town elementary school. To visit a teacher.  My boy, Nate.  To see his classroom where he teaches some lucky kiddos.  And to deliver some cookies for a community education class he is teaching tonight. His fun classroom is full of art projects …. I helped him cut out some hand … Read More

River Trail

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Sorry to bore you with another trail ride. It’s just that time is running short for riding and I sure don’t expect a warm fall and winter like last year, so I’m getting in as much riding as I can these days. Last week I rode alone.  Twice.  It’s very different riding alone.  I have … Read More

Little Cottage Reno

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About four years ago I took you on a (blog) tour of the beautiful home our friends Dave & Jo Lynn.  They designed, built and decorated that beautiful home.  Then they sold it. and moved here… to the little cottage that they own.  This adorable little cottage has a one bedroom apartment upstairs, and a … Read More

Sunday Afternoon, Part II

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Engagement photos finished.   Future bride and groom on to their next adventure. Baby Girl and me on to our next adventure. Baby Girl rode Faith We rode til sunset on scenic country roads. Walk.  Trot.  Cantor. No “nose to tail” riding — real riding.    Layla, my faithful ride on Sunday…. and today. Just … Read More

Sunday Afternoon, Part I

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Baby Girl’s BFF, Kate got engaged to her BF, Jon, on September 26, 2012. Jon and Kate asked me to do their engagement photos I was honored We consider Kate one of our own our kiddos and Jon too! They are tying the knot on May 11, 2013 and we are SO excited and happy … Read More

Cow Puja

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Today was the 2nd annual Farm Fair & Cow Puja at Squash Blossom Farm.   Baby Girl loves cows … especially “baby” cows — so we took her to the Cow Puja! Squash Blossom Farm is less than five minutes from The Cottage which made it even more of a no-brainer to visit the farm. There … Read More