Hats

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On our Cincinnati trip we spent a day in downtown Cincy — walking the riverfront, going to the top of Carew Tower, and visiting the downtown TJ Maxx.  What can I say?  The store lured us in with the promise of finding treasure. We didn’t find any treasures, but we did find a large assortment … Read More

Cincinnati

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 Baby Girl, #1 Son and I spent 11 straight hours together on Saturday.  In a Camry.  Driving to Cincinnati.  That’s in Ohio.  So we could spend a week with Wild One and her BF.   After yummy pizza at Dewey’s — we stopped back at Wild One’s apartment to change clothes before heading to Mt. … Read More

She wears them both

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This is the right hand of our baby girl.  She’s wearing two rings that are  special and significant in her life. The ring on her middle finger is a Claddagh. It’s a traditional Irish Ring. Our kids are of Irish descent — on their father’s side. That’s where their stubbornness comes from. The Claddagh’s design … Read More

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Yesterday we woke up in Cincinnati – and went to bed in Rochester. As expected, pulling away from the curb in front of our girl’s home brought some sadness.  Yet, I also felt so proud of her. . .  as she stood there in front of “her” place (with Tim). She has accomplished so much … Read More

Cincinnati – Day Four

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Day Four —  Cara worked 7pm to 7am this morning — so she came home from work and slept. While our girl was sleeping — DIY Guy and I began painting her living room.  Cara joined us when she woke up – then us girls started painting her kitchen.  While we painted DIY Guy set … Read More

More smiles and giggles . . .

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About a month ago Cara called me  from Cincinnati She was giggling  and sounded pretty darn happy. She had just gone on a date. She is still giggling and  smiling Because now she has a boyfriend.   Do you still say “boy” friend, when the “boy” is a man? Either way, they are spending a lot … Read More

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Ahhhhhhhh……internet. Last Friday morning DIY Guy and I headed to St. Louis to visit his family. Cara also headed to St. Louis on Friday! Friday evening dad treated us to pizza at Dewey’s (you must try Dewey’s pizza! — they have one in Cincinnati too).  While we waited for our table we watched the pizza makers … Read More

In sickness and in health . . .

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Our daughter, Cara, is a nurse in Cincinnati, Ohio.  As a little girl she knew she wanted to be a nurse. Nursing school didn’t come easy for Cara — but her determination and dream kept her moving toward her goal.  Recently she experienced something that made all her hard work worth it.  Here’s her story… … Read More