When my husband came back from his grandmother’s funeral a few weeks ago, he brought with him treasures. A bag full of old photos of his ancestors from Austria and Germany. Black and white snippets in time of weddings, parties, family gatherings, and childhood moments. Memories captured on film left for the generations to come. …
So, this post serves two purposes. It’s my first official Thankful Thursday post where I share a few random things I’m thankful for every Thursday. And since I’m participating in this “totally rad” event today, it’s my contribution to memories of the 80s. Today I’m thankful that I have evolved from this 15 year-old girl. …
There have been many “firsts” since moving to rural Idaho. To remember them, I’ll be documenting them here every Wednesday. Last week, as I was schlepping kids around in my car, two “firsts” happened in the same day. I was a hair away from hitting a chicken in mid flight. It flew right out in …
Since Christmas has been “right around the corner” since the beginning of September when Target purged their shelves of shovels and pails and started stocking up on lights and stockings, I’ve started thinking about my Christmas shopping. With the economy on its knees gasping for breath with no real hope in sight, we will be …
So, today was the deadline for Halloween costume decisions here at our house. Since the kids had the day off of school, we headed to the nearest Savers to check out the remnants of this year’s costume hunt. Once the choices were made, we headed home to try on our finds. The year was 1985 …
Since I’m in somewhat of a blogging slump right now and can’t think of anything clever to post about, I will answer my sister’s request to blog about 7 Things You May Not Know About Me. I did a list of 100 random facts awhile ago so I’m not sure I can come up with …
Have a great weekend!
We’ve lived here now for about five months and the place is growing on us. It’s so far removed from how we grew up that it has been very educational living here in ‘the ruralness that is Idaho’. It doesn’t have a single traffic light! It’s the kind of place that you have to see …
This is Will. Will is 4. Will is a running fountain of questions. Will likes to be answered. If you don’t answer immediately, Will repeats his question. A little louder every time. Until you answer him. Will is obsessed with letters. Will likes to know how to spell words. Will likes you to draw each …
A 4 year old, a Spelling Lesson, and "Fresh Fruit" Read More »
I’m just a day late getting to this post. Yesterday was a little too crazy to even sit down to think. I did at least talk to my mom on the phone to wish her a happy birthday yesterday. She’s probably been too busy to read this blog anyway. She’s hosting a “Sisters Week” with, …
OK. I’ve never really been interested in politics. I’ve pretty much just gone with the majority without much thought behind it. I know. Very un-American of me. But, hey it’s true. That is, until this election. With our nation in the midst of a financial crisis without a solution in sight, I’ve been shaken into …
I have a little confession to make. Remember how Gab spotlighted me on her blog not too long ago? Remember the interview I gave on how, where, when, and why we love homeschooling? Remember all the wonderful comments from all of you admiring, pondering, scratching your head, and considering my view about this alternately extraordinary …
