Danae buys new FIVE INCH HEELS, Mom wants to try them on. Nate documents the event, in photos and on the blog. Results: Comparing footwear. Learning to walk again. Too much work. Hobbling off to bed. What do you think? Can she rock them? Mom tells me she is buying 3 pairs this … Read More
First Day of School
First day of school pictures are everywhere! Even here. Next week another family member will be on the “other side of the desk” on his first day of school!
Playing dress up
I’ve been considering taking my wedding dress apart and making garters and other items for my girls from the various pieces for their weddings. I mentioned these considerations at dinner tonight, because Baby Girl is home, and she had previously mentioned that she wanted to try on my wedding dress before I took it apart. … Read More
Know how to fold ’em
I’m pretty sure I’ve shared with you how random daily activities can make me think in song lyrics. It’s happening again. . . . . this time it’s Kenny Rogers stuck on repeat in my head . . “… You got to know when how to hold ’em, know when how to fold ’em Know when to … Read More
Last week Mr. D invited our Baby Girl to attend a Father/Daughter Summit with him. This was an all day event organized by the National Center for Fathering. Baby Girl was thrilled to have her daddy all to herself for an entire day. A day of getting to know and understand each other better … Read More
Purple day
Saturday was homecoming at Winona State University where our Boy and Baby Girl are seniors this year. DIY Guy and I decided it was ’bout time we went to a WSU homecoming and celebrated with the kids. Soon after we arrived the WSU tattoo’s came out. DIY Guy refused a tat. The students went all … Read More
Fashion Show
It’s standard practice here at The Cottage (still deciding on name) that when the girls return from shopping (not including mom) they exhibit their new acquisitions and in most cases produce a fashion show of sorts. Baby Girl and her BF Kate shopped like it was their job this week and scored some awesome sales … Read More