Our current home is the third home we’ve “owned” and the first home that has a usable attic. The attic is in the garage and has a not-so-secret trap door in the ceiling and a fold-down ladder basically, it’s a junk magnet that sucks up the stuff we rarely use or don’t use at all, or … Read More
Yesterday #1 son went with me to feed the horses actually, he gave me a ride on the 4-wheeler so I didn’t have to walk as far in the cold. He’s such a good kid takin’ care of his momma like that. When we arrived at the barn I handed #1 son my camera and … Read More
Equine duty
While our neighbors were out of town for the weekend I was on duty to feed and water their horses — Red and Silk. It doesn’t take long — maybe 15 minutes in all and I love every minute besides enjoying the horses it’s nice to see the neighborhood blanketed in snow — and view … Read More
Parent Retreat
Last weekend friends of ours went on a little parent retreat to the Arizona warmth and sunshine. I’m sure they had a great time. But I like to think Mr. D and I had an even better time with their 4 kiddos. We had our own retreat here at The Cottage. The massive winter snow storm meant … Read More
Records
No school today too cold too much snow even for MinneSNOWtans The National Weather Service says Rochester received the third highest one day total for the city. Number one highest was in 2005 2nd highest was in 1982 So far this year is ranked Number 5 for snowiest December ever We have 25.5 inches so … Read More
Procrastinating
I’m procrastinating right now. I know, right? Hard to believe isn’t it? I should be writing Christmas cards. which I will be doing in a few minutes. My kiddo’s have been on my case about my lack of blog posts lately. Can you say spoiled? Since this white stuff is stealing the show in Minnesnowta, … Read More
Two dozen today
One of my favorite gifts to give .. is useful simple home grown and tasty I hope you are more ready than I am!
Big or small presents?
Last weekend 4 people decorated the lobby at our church — which includes a LARGE ledge over the main entrance doors. It took 4 people 3 hours to change the scenery from Fall to Fun! It’s just plain fun to see lots and lots of gigantic presents wrapped in fun colors all in one place. Big … Read More
Photo enlargement, cont.
A while back I posted about taking photos of a sweet little girl, who has some pretty awesome parents, and a beautiful home. That post can be found HERE In that post I mentioned that one of the photos I took of this cutie pie kiddo might be enlarged and printed. This week, “Might be” … Read More