We had a full and wonderful weekend with 18 people all under one roof, and we all had a bed to sleep in! Our destination had trails to walk, plenty of exercise opportunities team work challenges a little dirt and mud cousin time and a rope bridge that has many stories to tell from this … Read More
Going downhill
hittin’ dem slopes . . . and enjoying a wonderful Wisconsin weekend on the powder . . . while we love on each other and play in the snow . . . and and swim in a pool Mike’s first time on the slopes proved he was more than capable of skiing without a lesson. … Read More
Chalk it up
When we remodeled our back hall a few years ago I bought some chalkboard paint and painted a chalkboard right onto the wall. Nearly 3 years later it is still waiting to be framed — I even have the supplies to finish it. Pathetic…especially when every time I look at I think “I should really … Read More
She wears them both
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
While the rest of the country is talking football . . . Winona State is well into hoop season! Last weekend DIY Guy and I drove to Winona — to see the WSU Warriors play some hoops. We sat with these beautiful young adults . . . . Mike, Danae, Emily, Sarah Half the fun … Read More
Favorite Photo Folder
Went browsing through my favorite photos file tonight — and found this one DIY Guy, Kale, Dirk (another DIY Guy) Three of several very special guys in my life Dynamics: DIY Guy: The oldest of the “brothers” (as in brother-in-laws) Kale: The youngest cousin (DIY Guy’s & my nephew) … Read More
Not perfect. During the holidays, two of the following statements were said to me/us, and the last one came in a Christmas letter to me . . . 1. “I love you guys, you are the perfect family”. (Friend of Baby Girl) 2. “You guys have such a perfect family”. (Friend of our Wild One) … Read More
I’ve been MIA the last few days — and have drawn a bit of “grief” for my absence. I don’t mind though…it makes me feel needed. I have issues. Through out the evening of December 23 – in the middle of a snowstorm, we watched the flight postings in Minneapolis. Our Wild One was scheduled … Read More
To quote Mary Poppins, “I love to laugh.” I love it when a great movie makes me laugh. I love it when an uproarious comedy makes me laugh. I love it when DIY Guy laughs. I love laughing with my kids. I definitely don’t laugh often enough. Then there’s other times, when whooooheee, heeeehaaawwww I just can’t … Read More
Y’all should know that I chose …. and I am choosing to live here . . . only the good Lord knows why I chose and continue to choose to live “Up Nort” It’s not like I don’t have a choice — DIY Guy often tells me: “Just say ‘when’, and we’ll move to … Read More