When winter brings snow . . . . . . . . build with it! DIY guy had an awesome idea a few weeks ago — “you should ask Nate to build you a wall around the patio with snow”. I loved the idea. and I love that Nate was a willing builder ! The … Read More
I’ve been MIA the last few days — and have drawn a bit of “grief” for my absence. I don’t mind though…it makes me feel needed. I have issues. Through out the evening of December 23 – in the middle of a snowstorm, we watched the flight postings in Minneapolis. Our Wild One was scheduled … Read More
Today DIY Guy and I “rang the bells” for Salvation Army. This is year is the first time we had an “inside” gig. We usually we ring outdoors which, as crazy as it sounds, I think I prefer! This year, we brought along Coby to help us. Coby is our neighbor and is a Bernese … Read More
Tuesday the annual Christmas puzzling began. Wednesday night: the outside border was finished Thursday night: almost done Friday by 3:00 pm: 1000 piece puzzle — Finished ! The puzzles used to last until after Christmas! Baby Girl started another small one tonight. It’s pretty difficult. But she has already made progress. I really like … Read More
Occasionally I make DIY guy a bit nervous …. like when I start talking too much. I’m not sure what it is, but in certain situations, I’ll tell you just about anything about me….and DIY Guy……an that’s where he draws the line. For some uncanny reason, he doesn’t like me telling his secrets. Go figure. … Read More
This IS the space age! Remember the space age cartoon family — George, Jane, Judy & Elroy Jetson?…and Rosie & Astro? I used to think it was so cool how they could “talk” to each other and actually SEE each other while having a conversation. That was a long stretch (no pun intended) from … Read More
Puzzled? According to tradition we purchase a puzzle every Christmas to work on through the month of December. Last year we didn’t get to the puzzle until after Christmas. We didn’t get the puzzle completed before Baby Girl headed back to college, so she took the puzzle back to school to complete – as well … Read More
I do this every year — tell myself I’m “done”. Then keep adding a little bit here and there to my Christmas decorating — AFTER I told myself to “keep it simple” and after I think I’m done. “Think” being the operative word here. I have managed to keep it simple — but I haven’t … Read More
A healthy breakfast muffin — that actually tastes good! The first time I took a bite of this muffin was over Thanksgiving weekend — at my sister’s house. My mom had brought her a stash of the muffins — and she was graciously sharing them with the rest of us. First, I’m just going to … Read More