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Oh boy! It’s hot again!
Read more →April 27
In the month following the prolific tornadoes, I’ve driven around only a little. I see the landscape completely changed and it breaks my heart. I haven’t been to the supposedly hardest hit areas, but areas all around us got hit by the storms that came through that early morning (6AM). The thing is, the storm didn’t let …
Read more →Hydrangeas
If you saw our house during the winter, you would certainly notice all the twiggy things that make up the front yard. Almost literally. Right now, they are no longer dead-looking twigs, but oakleaf hydrangeas in full bloom. I never knew they had a scent to them, but we have so many, that they definitely carry a scent.
Read more →A Very Hungry Caterpillar
We’ve been housing our own cocoon, thanks to my dad. He “harvests” cocoons and hands them out to his grandkids so they can enjoy the process. One of our cocoons has been making noise for a few weeks, but had gotten sadly silent in the last few days. I checked on them every day, knowing that the time was coming soon. …
Read more →Swimming Lessons
I have been behind on getting Samantha prepared for the pool. She spends a good deal of time around one during the summer months, but she’s never had lessons. This summer, it’s time. We’re starting with a class at the Lakeshore Foundation through Swimwell. I hope to have an additional class throughout the summer, but …
Read more →It's easy going Green
Yes, I’m jumping on the bandwagon. The green one. My friend Kris told me about this class at the Hoover Library on How to Make a Rain Barrel. During the class, you were given all the supplies and actually came home with one. $30 for a rain barrel isn’t a bad price I didn’t think. So, here I am, going green. I still …
Read more →Ellie at 12 months
We’ve been talking a lot about Ellie these days. I guess that’s what a first birthday is all about! Here are some shots from her 12 month pictures. People are always struck by her eyes. I get loads of comments about their color and their depth.
Read more →When Ellie Laughs
Before I show you Ellie’s 12 month birthday shots, I have to show you what happens when Ellie laughs.
Read more →Mother's Day
Look what I got for Mother’s Day! A Lens Pet! I love it! And look what happened:
Read more →From the Archives
Where the West Lives. And where the buffalo (or bison or whatever that is) is covered in snow. Just something to remember since I got badly sunburned yesterday.
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