I have to say again, this whole back pain and sciatica thing has been one of the strangest things I’ve ever had. And one I would not wish on anyone! We are grateful, grateful, grateful that I am improving, though it is a slow process. I have my moments of impatience and wanting to just-be-better. […]
Memoir Monday {No. 25}
The last few weeks have definitely had their ups and downs and upside downs and completely-out-of-what-we-consider normal routine. That’s the way life works. Bumps and boulders. Detours and derails. Circumstances and changes. And when the chief cook and bottlewasher and homemaker is under the weather, well, everything is a bit topsy-turvy. My family stepped up […]
Memoir Monday {No.24}
Food photos that have been hanging around on my camera! Food photos are fun! Cornmeal Rolls~ Breakfast Burritos~ Strawberry Jam~ Fish frying~ Last week was this and that and my back hurting, so that’s about all. The end. Not quite, I guess. Renae and I did attend our little cousin’s kindergarten graduation. My man […]
Memoir Monday {No. 23}
A recap of our comings and goings…. Two Saturdays past found us attending a cousin’s son’s graduation. We remember when he was born! Fish fry with uncles on Saturday evening. Much fun. Sunday we spent the day at our friends’. Monday found us headed to the eye doctor’s. Tucker got something in his eye […]
Memoir Monday {No. 22}
Fun with friends~ Pretty river rock~ Working on water for the trees and thinking flowerbed edging~ Going to visit this bubbly baby~ Lego fun for everyone! Fishing! Taking a peek~ Beautiful Bass~ My handsome fisherman! And a huge, big catch to reel in! {Shhh, don’t tell that I included this picture. He really doesn’t love […]
Memoir Monday {No. 21}
Fun yarn! I broke out my knitting again. It’s been a pretty good spell, since I’ve clicked away. Big Lego slide and game! Which color will score the most points? Mama doll, toddler doll, and teeny-tiny infant doll! Dolls and clothes knitted and created by Miss Renae. I so enjoy seeing her creations. Boxwoods! Hope, […]
Memoir Monday {No. 20}
More adventures with trees! Hello to a few cedar trees moved in to the farm. We blocked off our old driveway. When I stop and think about our farm and our old house site, it sends me off into a fit of reflecting. Life changes and changes and changes. It works rather well to live […]
Memoir Monday {No. 19}
Planting a bit… Pushing down trees and ripping out roots… Small Lego farm… Birthday present for our baby niece! I discovered I had the flower decoration and it went perfectly with this wrapping paper that we also had. It didn’t work out for us to travel to Matthew’s brother’s for our niece’s birthday party. Kind […]
Memoir Monday {No. 18}
Time to scrawl down memories in this online bloggy journal! You can read my post from last week about a Gratitude Journal over here… Our happiest happening of the week was sharing with family and friends that our Renae is going to be baptized. We don’t know details yet, but we are all happy for […]
Memoir Monday {No. 17}
Time for some daily details and weekly remembrances! I know, I know. I say it over and over and over and over and over and over, but time really does wing away so quickly. I want to savor each moment as much as is humanly possible and as much as I can, even though […]
Memoir Monday {No. 16}
We started out our week celebrating my “baby” brother’s birthday! We fixed a birthday supper for him and had Matthew’s older brother come over too. We like to hang out with both of them. It’s always fun and makes some good laughs. Uncle Jordan brought his remote control truck for Tuck to run. And it […]
Memoir Monday {No. 15}
Beef to can! Garden spot ripped! Island loaded! Life happening! Garage roofing! Black Bean sorting! Cold, cold weather! Cozy, cozy fire! fun mugs and hot tea! March Flexi arrived! beams and balance and work in garage! More insulation! Copyright secured by Digiprove © 2014
Memoir Monday {No. 14}
So, it’s time to post a few February happenings so I can remember them! Icicles, snow and cold! February involved these. Some BIG icicles in some places! Dad found this one and brought it in for Tucker to see. Quite a sword! New doorlatch/handle going onto suburban. Not my mechanic’s favorite job ever. It […]
Memoir Monday {No 13}
January flew…January fled…now here is February instead…. Are we getting it just right?! Better organization…a place for everything and everything in its place…snap, the job’s a game…spit-spot…{Mary Poppins on the brain} But really, better organization for the recyclable bins and shelves for shoes and hooks for coats! Love shelves! This is the way we work, […]
Memoir Monday {No 12}
A bit of this….A bit of that….a few of our endeavors and work and life in January! Work in the garage! Tearing out comes first! Basking in the sun or any warm spot during the cold spells we keep having! Outside work on the porch during the warmer days and nicer weather! Fun Lego boat! […]
Memoir Monday {No 11}
And family gathered from near and far and there was noise and laughter and chatter and food and gifts and togetherness and general hubbub and celebration! How about you? Are your family get togethers over and past? Copyright secured by Digiprove © 2013