See the stone on the left? That was what the pendant in the middle started from! and….my mom is the one who transformed that rough stone into a pendant! Mom spent some time in Arizona over the winter….and kept herself busy learning the ins and outs of the lapidary world. She learned to cut, shape … Read More
PLUS 9
Cheri and Nate + 9. Ha…not even close! Nate and I are enjoying the process of watching the Robin’s raise their young though. The “Quads” (back of house) at around 7:00 pm were very hungry! …while the Quints (front of house) were sleepy . . . …It takes both momma and daddy Robin to feed … Read More
Our Town
Rochester, Minnesota…known for the World Famous Mayo Clinic. People come from all over the world to see physicians here. I drive 10 minutes to get there. I’ve had a couple surgeries there. Our Nate had his jaw surgery at Mayo. We go to a Mayo doctor for routine physicals, and when we are sick. … Read More
Long time…oh
photo courtesy of Nate Long time no blog eh? I’ve bin kinda busy, dontcha know? It’s spring in Minne-so-ta, and dat means ders plenty of things to do outside….and inside. Sorry for that momentary slip into Minnesota accent…we watched “New In Town” last night. All Minnesotan’s (even transplants like us) will definitely appreciate the movie! … Read More
A Flurry of Activity
More to this story soon.
Too late
Come back tomorrow evening…it’s just too late for me to blog tonight…. and like our Gabby….I need to get to bed (I think it’s so cute when she lays with her head on her leg) It’s only Wednesday night – and I’m so tired already. Long weekend soon……aaahhhhh.
Welcome Sights
A Sight for Sore Eyes . . . Meaning A welcome visitor – someone you are glad to see. Origin This phrase was first recorded by Jonathan Swift, in A complete collection of genteel and ingenious conversation, 1738: “The sight of you is good for sore eyes.” Sweets ready to eat — always … Read More
A Pie in the Face…
Late yesterday afternoon, a truck filled with five teenagers and one youth leader pulled into our drive… they had a video camera and a mini fruit “pie” — They were on a video scavenger hunt and a volunteer was needed to get a pie in the face DIY Guy was a good sport and I was … Read More
Amazing!
Saturday night we did some “catching up” with friends. Approximately 2 hours before our guests were to arrive, I got a hankerin’ to re-arrange our great room. Crazy, I know. But that’s how I roll sometimes! My favorite son had mentioned this arrangement awhile back, and I just couldn’t imagine it. But Saturday it suddenly … Read More
Bathsheba
Something to make you smile . . . Bathshebabird from Cheri Dietzman on Vimeo. If you listen carefully, you can hear the woodpecker in the background! Thanks to Nate for this video, taken from his bedroom window.. …and for naming the post!