Working weekend

CheriGENERAL, LIFESTYLE, WEDDINGS

There wasn’t so much relaxing around The Cottage this weekend, but there was a LOT accomplished.  We have “working” weekends to go.  I’m actually starting to believe we will make our deadline~ Nate ran a couple errands for me over the weekend and came back with a red chair! (per my request). Mr. D worked … Read More

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Last summer Mr. D and I took the kiddos on a little mini vacation after my cousin’s wedding in the Chicago area.  The morning after the wedding we loaded ’em up bright and early and headed to the beach.  A favorite spot of mine and Mr. D’s — the Warren Dunes in Michigan. You can … Read More

The mug

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For as long as I can remember I have used this mug for my morning coffee but only at my mother-in-love and father-in-love’s home. When we visited mom and dad in Indiana and in later years in St. Louis, I always chose this mug over the many cups and mugs in the cupboard. I liked the … Read More

Dad

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June 12, 1931  –  January 10, 2011 Dad was an icon to many people.  For those who were fortunate enough to have known him he is remembered as a kind, fun-loving man who adored his kids and grandkids. He was a caring man with a servant heart  who took care of more people than most,  including his parents, … Read More

Dusk

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While we were in St. Louis we visited Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery we went to visit my mother-in-love’s gravesite and to take in the beauty of this final resting place for those who have served our country (and their spouses). Sitting on the banks of the Mississippi River,  this National Cemetery is serene –  and … Read More

There’s no place like home

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Last Wednesday morning my alarm went off at 5:30 am so we could leave early to go Over the river and through the woods,  to grandfather’s house (in St. Louis). Then… this morning  —   in a blink of an eye the alarm clock woke me from a dreamy sleep at 6:00 a.m. in St. … Read More

Found ’em

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Baby Girl came home today.  Just for the day.   She missed her momma and needed to be held and comforted. Or maybe she had a dentist appointment?   I hugged and kissed and held her anyway. Then I gave her a scarf I made her. She drove off into the dark of night a … Read More

Seniors

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You might think that senioritis has kicked in with these college kids, but I am here to tell you, they are THIS crazy all the time.  Not much has changed in the last 4 years, except maybe their friendship — which has deepened.  Oh, and they are more educated too.  Or at least they should … Read More

Purple day

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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

Phew

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THAT was another long day. In. the. car. Once again, DIY Guy is my hero.  He drove all but one hour of the 12 hour trip. I tried to drive, really I did.  It’s just that sometimes usually I am afflicted with a case of the sleepies once I get behind the wheel. We had an … Read More