What I did on my blog vacation

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Sometimes blog vacations are a good thing and a much needed break.  Mr. D and I have not only been up to our ears with the cottage remodel (still going on), but we’ve also had plenty of other activities keeping us busy, busy, busy.  Choosing not to blog for these couple weeks was good.  Helped … Read More

Sunday afternoon ride

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Not being a fan of automobile rides … today I opted for a Sunday ride over a Sunday drive. The trails we took were marked like Minnesota highways…but were much more scenic! I rode Layla.  Karen rode Faith. We were the only ones on the road and the rest stop was a welcome sight after … Read More

Blooms and haircuts

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The forsythia bush is blooming the bulbs are up AND blooming Mr. D is mowing the lawn The canines received their spring hair fur cut The dog from South Dakota (Nike) is diggin’ the  Minnesota spring! Gabby:  “this is not the norm, boy”

Blooming

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Last week I put some apple branches in a pitcher on our mantel. They started to bloom over the weekend… and now the mantel is blooming with beautiful white flowers! and this picture is on my computer desktop … tomorrow, this one will be on my work computer desktop!  Feel free to download for your … Read More

Spring Mantel

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Hey, how are ya? This unseasonably warm weather here kinda pulled me outdoors and off the blog radar for a little longer than I expected! About a week ago Mr. D pruned our apple trees, and I grabbed several branches to bring indoors and force blooms.  After a week, they are budding out beautifully, and … Read More

Four things…

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ONE. Our Nike dog came to us via a chance encounter with Camp Companion and our unexpected, totally spontaneous adoption. His breed was unknown.  We have since nailed his breed down to a Norwich Terrier.  He fits all the descriptions from personality to looks. Tonight  this advertisement was in our local paper: Norwich Terrier Pup: … Read More

April(s)

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Taking a look at April …through the years. 2009 — we enjoyed warm weather! 2008 –  warm again! 2007 – Mr. D works on his shed in short sleeves!   2006 – we enjoyed a warm April in St. Louis with Dad 2005 – A trip to San Diego! 2004  —  we were attending dance recitals … Read More

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Spring will comethat’s what I’m trying to tell myself anyway. Each day I think “today the weatherman will say it’s warming up.” And…”the high today will be 75 with plenty of warm sunshine”. So far, not much warm sunshine. Not much sunshine. Not much warmth. Nothing green. Everything is dirty, brown, blech. I thought I’d … Read More

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Is it spring yet?The house was just feeling a bit too wintery for me…I need spring…some changes were in order… Before: After See that little “egg” shape near the candles… It’s an “enchanted egg” made of sugar — with a surprise inside… I bought this years ago when our kids were little…it’s days are numbered … Read More