danger

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If rope bridges could talk . . . They would say if there are guys on the bridge — and you are a girl, to stay back.   Stay waaay back.

Whatta weekend

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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

Cute puppy warning

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If you are susceptible to falling in love with puppy cuteness, puppydog eyes, or fluffy furballs — which then may lead to a late night (or early morning) run to the nearest breeder —   consider this fair warning to go no further than THIS. I warned you This little guy is sooooo cute and … Read More

We write notes

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We write each other notes. Thank you notes  –  on the chalkboard. and requests Do you write notes?

Can you do this?

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When you have an hour to wait before a concert starts — how do you entertain yourself? Earlier this month, as we waited for Aaron Shust to begin his concert, Our Boy, Baby Girl and BF Mike proved to be all the entertainment we (or the concert-goers seated behind us) needed. They were a three-person … Read More

Oscar Party Creepin’

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Do you ever watch the Oscars and think about what it would be like to dress up and attend the Oscars or one of the many swanky parties? The kids and I were in Cincinnati for the Oscars.  On our way out of the TJMaxx store Sunday evening, we checked out an Oscar Party going … Read More

A wonderful week

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Winona State spring break began 9 days ago for Baby Girl and our Boy — and me!   Being the smart children they are the kids asked me to join them for their spring break trip to Cincinnati to visit their older sister, a.k.a Wild One.  They knew if mama came along, she would pick … Read More

Ault Park

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I am going on the record with this ….Cincinnati city parks are among the best city parks I’ve been too.  They are very well maintained are large and beautiful and have unique architectural features We’ve only been to a few  but I’m pretty sure this park — Ault park — is my favorite The kids … Read More

She made me cry . . .

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Baby Girl gave this book to me last week   The book itself is touching — and Baby Girl took the words to a whole ‘nother level when she put her own thoughts and comments on many of the pages.  From the book: A daughter needs a mom  to tell her what she should expect from … Read More

Going downhill

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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