Halloween this year was spread out over a few days – starting with Saturday when I had Kelly help me create clouds and lightening bolts out of poster board.  It was for a good purpose:  Sunday evening we had Trunk…

Despite the rain and chilly clouds, the Burkes and the Hanchers had a great time at Hanna’s Town for their Fall Family Fun Day on Saturday.  There were lots of programs and activities to keep everyone informed and entertained. There…

Last Friday afternoon my sister Kath, her husband Paul (designated driver!) and I headed north up I-79 to spend some time with our parents.  We’ve learned to balance work, play, and rest so that every little need is met as…

This year – for the first time since the late 1990’s – I decided to go to Ligonier Days.  I took half a vacation day, so a little after 12:00 noon I headed up.  Parking was in the field below…

Traditionally, our crocus teas are in March, when the determined little purple and yellow flowers poke up through the crusty white snow.  We bustle around the house, enjoying the warmth from cookies baking and feeling the cozy togetherness of being…

On Wednesday the Hancher family drove up from West Alex to have a home-school field trip day.  I took time out of my work schedule and shared the adventures with them.  We started at the dealership, where several employees explained…

Camp Christian had their annual Women’s Retreat this past Friday and Saturday, with the theme this year being The ANTS Go Marching On!  I have been to several retreats over the years, and had been very agreeable when Kathy txt…

Yesterday was a rare treat for Teresa and I.  We seldom get to go on outings together these days, where in the past we were always into something! We started our Tuesday adventure in the pouring rain, heading toward Valencia…

This has been the week of the tree at my place!  I didn’t realize when it started how much difference it would make.  I knew that the two maples in the front yard were like four times as high as…

Here it is the end of summer, and school is starting all over the place.  Kelly is home schooling the boys, and they began classes last week.  It’s hard to take first day of school photos when they don’t actually…