Eagle Nest

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This is so amazing that I couldn’t wait to share it with you! It is LIVE footage of an eagle nest in Decorah, Iowa. Unfortunately you have to wait for the commercial — but it’s fast. You can go here to the direct site. Live Streaming by Ustream.TV

April(s)

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Taking a look at April …through the years. 2009 — we enjoyed warm weather! 2008 –  warm again! 2007 – Mr. D works on his shed in short sleeves!   2006 – we enjoyed a warm April in St. Louis with Dad 2005 – A trip to San Diego! 2004  —  we were attending dance recitals … Read More

Rollin’ along

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I’ve been doing wedding planning, thinking, talking, buying, trying, trading, borrowing, bartering, scheming, looking, dreaming, managing, searching, reserving, projecting, financing, hoping, dealing, calling, making, designing, and resigning all this week. and as I have done all those things Cara’s Aunties have been busy planning a bridal shower She has such sweet Aunties She is “family … Read More

Gettin’ busy …

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Last Friday night there was a meeting of the minds.    2 Mother’s of the Bride + 1 recent Mother of the Groom =  Plenty to discuss, and plan, and prepare and whoa baaaaaybe…that’s what we did!  Three of us are working together on two weddings.  Talking details — the What-ifs?, How to?, Should we? … Read More

Cincinnati Adventure

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Back in February Mr. D and I spent a few days in Cincinnati visiting our girl.  While Mr. D worked remotely, and Cara worked, I found different ways to keep busy.   One day while planning my free time, I got this crazy idea to contact Pastor Ryan and see if he’d be interested in … Read More

The office

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I’ve been at my new job for two weeks now.  Two wonderful weeks. For the last few years, I’ve been on a journey.  A journey to find a job I love.  When my journey began, I read 48 Days to the Work You Love, by Dan Miller. Dan Miller’s book covered these topics and more: Discover … Read More

Our shaggy doggy

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Mercy.  This is one pooch that needs a visit to the beauty parlor.  Which two of our children will be happy to know, is happening next week.  Thank you very much. When Gabby gets a doggy treat, like this rawhide bone, we have entertainment. First, there’s the cigar stance . . . then, the “don’t ya … Read More