TODAY is my dear friend Bear (Barry Shirey)’s birthday! We’ve known each other since in the 80’s and I’m so glad to call him a friend. So happy birthday, Bear; I hope your day was wonderful! Wishing you years of…

Well, it’s quiet here now. After all the fun and family of the last few days, it feels empty here. I love having the kids here. Kelly & I went to Gabe’s (No, I didn’t buy another blanket, but came…

Another beautiful sunny day, and I did get some sleep last night. Felt much more refreshed this morning. Kelly and I had breakfast together, mixed up a batch of cookie dough, then I went to my meeting at Hanna’s Town.…

The Ides of March! Beware! Well, I don’t think there’s anything to really be concerned about. (PS – happy birthday Michael Gregg!!!) Kelly & I had breakfast, got showers, did laundry, worked on projects, fed the kids, fed the kids,…

Today is Pi Day. I hope whichever pie/pi you are interested in, it worked for you! I actually did neither. I had soup! Nate and Dave came over before work and fixed the dryer vent. It was loose on the…

Well, JJ announced to the Sunday School class this morning that his brother Max asked Grace to marry him last week, and she said yes! We told them we were very excited for them, and there were two conditions. One…

I could not BELIEVE how cold and windy it was when I just now went up for the mail! Temps say 18* but the RealFeel is 7*. I’m not sure how I managed to be outside cleaning up the snow…

I woke up this morning to pretty shadows on the wall and on the blind. I just cuddled in and enjoyed it for a bit, then got started on my day. Had scones for breakfast then organized my grocery list.…

What a perfect, sunny day! It was so nice to wake up to the sun shining and the temperatures warm enough for a light jacket. I got my work done this morning, then picked Kathy up at 11:15 and we…

This morning was my day to laze in bed for an extra half hour and read. All I had planned for today was to clean so I could spare the time. The sky convinced me that the day would hold…