At this point in my extended family – we have the following combinations of people: Grandma’s, mom’s, dads, uncles, aunties, brother-in-laws, sister-in-laws, sisters, brothers, 1st cousins, 2nd cousins, 1st cousins once removed, nieces, nephews, grandchildren, fiancee’s, boyfriend, girlfriend. We range in age from 5 years 70+ years. We can all be under the same … Read More
About 10 pm on Friday night we STILL had mashed potatoes. They were everywhere. So, with 15 people looking for a late night snack — my sister and I decided to experiment with the gobs of potatoes lurking in every nook and cranny of her 2 fridges. First step: Mix togeter: 2 cups mashed potatoes … Read More
Friday night proved it — adults like to play dress up too! And although I don’t enjoy the process of figuring out a costume and dressing up — it is always fun to go to Scott & Amy’s Halloween Party. they have a large collection of decorations and food — that is a bit scarey Witch Fingers … Read More
Happy Independence Day! The first Independence Day celebration took place the following year, July 4, 1777. Although the signing of the Declaration of Independence was not completed until August, the Fourth of July has been accepted as the official anniversary of United States independence. By the early 1800s, the traditions of parades, picnics, and fireworks … Read More
Was your weekend crazy, busy, amazing and fun like mine? The 2 college punks came home Thursday night … and that’s when the non-stop activity began. I realize you all are sitting on the edge of your seat waiting to hear how I spent my Easter weekend….well…I’d like to know how you spent yours! … Read More
Happy Valentine’s Day! do you celebrate?
What do you call it when people are engaged in “putting together a puzzle”? “Doing a puzzle”? awkward “Putting a puzzle together”? obvious I call it “puzzling” — Puzzling, verb. The act of putting together a puzzle. For years it has been tradition for our family to puzzle during the Christmas season. Last year we didn’t for … Read More
New Year’s Eve day I baked a batch of cinnamon rolls, bought two (cheap) glass bowls at Walmart and filled them with fresh eggs. Then Cara and I delivered a bowl of eggs and pan of cinnamon rolls to two neighbors. DIY Guy and his friend Kraig have been working on the Taj-Ma-Garage. I can’t … Read More
Yesterday we were blessed with another 8 inches of the white, cold fluffy stuff. . . It really made our yard look like a winter wonderland Then, just as we were about to leave for Kelli & Matt’s wedding It happened . . . A White Out But the wedding went on and was the … Read More