Last week I mentioned to Mr. D that I had a “plan” for the bay window in the dining area of our kitchen. A typical Mr. D response would be, “that’s nice”, hoping that my plan, project or idea won’t involve action on his part. I struck gold this time .. Mr. D liked my idea! He … Read More
Back in the saddle again
Back in the literal saddle, and back in the blogging saddle. We enjoyed a wonderful week with our firstborn during her vacation/visit. It was a week full of shopping, talking, two trips to the Cities, shopping, movies, shopping, laughing, dining out. and in., staying up late, going to bed early because we stayed up too … Read More
Us girls
First born (a.k.a. Wild One) (a.k.a. Cara) arrived via Delta Airlines at the Minneapolis/St.Paul airport at 10:10 am on Thursday morning. Baby Girl (a.k.a Danae) and I met her outside the luggage claim and within minutes we were on our way to the Albertville Outlets where we shopped til we dropped! On our long drive home to … Read More
Wordless Wednesday
our crab apple tree
We did work. Day Two.
Saturday/Crew One: Nate, Bailey Mission: More mulch by the truckload. Spread mulch. A dozen truckloads of mulch = a pretty landscaped yard Saturday/Crew Two: Da Guys (Kirk & Scott) Mission: Stain pool deck, make final repairs. Saturday/Crew Three: Cheri, Dee Dee Apply 2nd and 3rd coats of paint to cabinet frames, drawers, doors. By 6:00 … Read More
We did work
We arrived late Thursday night. Our mission: to get some work done at my sister and bro’s (in-love) home to give them a head start on graduation open house preparations. Night One: Visited. Relaxed. Snacked. Hit the sack. With a 9:00 am work start, we needed our beauty rest. Friday/Crew One: Nate, Mackenzie, … Read More
Back tomorrow…
Mr. D, Nate and I just returned from a 4 night/3 day “family mission trip.” Story to follow tomorrow…
Sunday afternoon ride
Not being a fan of automobile rides … today I opted for a Sunday ride over a Sunday drive. The trails we took were marked like Minnesota highways…but were much more scenic! I rode Layla. Karen rode Faith. We were the only ones on the road and the rest stop was a welcome sight after … Read More
Blooms and haircuts
The forsythia bush is blooming the bulbs are up AND blooming Mr. D is mowing the lawn The canines received their spring hair fur cut The dog from South Dakota (Nike) is diggin’ the Minnesota spring! Gabby: “this is not the norm, boy”
Blooming
Last week I put some apple branches in a pitcher on our mantel. They started to bloom over the weekend… and now the mantel is blooming with beautiful white flowers! and this picture is on my computer desktop … tomorrow, this one will be on my work computer desktop! Feel free to download for your … Read More