We spend January 1 walking through our lives, room by room, drawing up a list of work to be done, cracks to be patched.  Maybe this year, to balance the list, we ought to walk through the rooms of our lives… not looking for flaws, but for potential.  —Ellen Goodman Happy New Year.  

I know there’s a chance that you’re tired of looking at trees, but Christmas seems to go by so fast, that I wanted to hold onto the season just a little while longer. I hope your holiday was perfect.   From left to right: Brett and mine, Cade’s, and Grandma’s. Baby Brother really knows how […]

When I was a kid, my holiday job each year was to put out the nativity set. It was small and simple, with only 5 pieces, and I loved that job. I ushered in the Christmas season this way for as long as I can remember. After high school, my mom left it in its […]

I know it’s almost Christmas, but I came across this summery raspberry pick, and thought they were so cheerful that you wouldn’t mind me revisiting August.  🙂 Happy Monday!

Wanted to let you all know how truly thankful I am to have you stop by. Here’s to a wonderful Thanksgiving.  

Ok. Technically I could have gotten out. But it was fun to pretend I was stranded.  I had a splendid weekend editing photos, watching some t.v., and sleeping later than I should. And I practiced a new chocolate chip cookie recipe. Twice. For those of you wanting to place a print order for Christmas, keep […]

I don’t mean to brag, but it’s a big deal when I make something good (refer to this post if you’ve forgotten). So I thought I’d share, just in case there’s other not-so-domestic-girls needing a little boost of self esteem. 🙂 All you need is: • Large Marshmallows • Refrigerated Crescent Rolls • Melted Butter […]

My mom always believed in making our own costumes with things we already had, so the above pictures of my brother and I always make me smile. Although I must say, I’m not sure why anyone would already own those glasses… From left to right: Alvin, Boxcar Willie, menacing pirate, and a granny. Happy Halloween, […]

We were walking home from the post office. His right arm was around my shoulder, and he replied, “We have a pretty good life so far, don’t we?” I think he’s right. And because posts just aren’t the same without a photo, here’s one from a raspberry picking excursion late this summer. Thanks, Anna. 🙂 […]

When I was a kid, we lived in several different houses, and eventually left Wyoming for my dad’s new job in South Dakota. Each of those moves were made for good reason, and each new home brought new memories. Even so, I’ve always been a little envious of kids with roots deeper than my own. […]