I guess the saying is “a flower by any other name”. Either way, this charming female cardinal has been hanging around our house since last spring. I’m not sure if she is mentally challenged, or simple enjoys peaking in our windows to see what we are up to. Nate snapped this photo a week or so ago … Read More
The Windy City
Did you know that Rochester is actually “windier” than Chicago which claims to be the “Windy City”? Chicago got the nickname “Windy City” back in the early 19th Century… it is in reference to the false promises brought forth by Chicago area politicians during the early 19th Century. Chicago….”You can’t handle the Wind”! Check out a … Read More
Interview #1
An interview with our Wild One. Cara. Hopefully the other two children will cooperate for Interviews #2 and #3. Me: What’s your favorite website? Wild One: Facebook. Your blog and Ryan’s blog Me: Who are some people who in your life (not family members) that you have learned from over the years. Wild One: Beth N., G’ma … Read More
Who’s Your Idol?
I’m a little late jumping in to the American Idol season this year. Tonight was the first time tuning in this season, and I only caught the last 20 minutes or so. Got me thinking about last year . . . Remember Jason? I know a lot of people didn’t like him, but for me, there … Read More
Life as an empty nester
With a semi-empty nest (college students still come home) — the evenings are quiet…. Even though we miss our kids, we aren’t complaining. Quiet is good. After dinner we poured a glass of wine, and sat by the fire and talked. With the busy weekend behind us, and the week still ahead — it was … Read More
Home
DIY Guy and I have been in “full retreat” all weekend. With sporadic internet provider service (in the backwoods) I once again suffered internet withdrawal symptoms. To quote a friend, “It’s all good” now…I’m once again connected with my blog friends. It was soooooo good to see our girl. She was an amazing camp nurse. … Read More
Retreat. Day 1
It sure doesn’t take this lady long to feel her age …. when I get up at 4 am to drive 5 hours to retreat center then make lunch for a dozen people . . . …then re-arrange the lodge great room where us staff are staying . . . (I couldn’t help myself) then give … Read More
I need ya!
Every other year we sign up for the vision plan through DIY Guy’s place of employment. That’s the year we all get our eyes checked, and get new glasses. I am usually more than ready for new glasses — although my vision has changed each visit — the biggest reason I’m ready is because I … Read More
Happy Birthday Wild One!
Happy 23rd Birthday to our “Wild One” Cara Kjersti Cara was first. First born that is. We pretty much knew from the beginning that she wasn’t going to be one of those “compliant” children who made parenting look easy. Nope, she is our strong-willed child. Strong willed children have a way of making us parents feel … Read More