Friday Photo Flashback

As the chilly fall weather creeps in, I thought I would share a summer photo today. The above photo was taken in August of 1979. From left to right, you have my brother, me, and our friends Nicole and Jim. It looks as though we were ready to go swimming, but we didn't have a … Continue reading Friday Photo Flashback →

I Did It Myself!

If you have followed this blog, you know that the majority of the home projects I do are done with my father-in-law. He is always there to help me with things and I am so grateful for him. Recently, you may recall, we got a second hand playscape. We knew it would probably need a … Continue reading I Did It Myself! →

Early Gift For Mommy

When Sam got home from work today, we packed up the kids and took a drive to Lowe's. The purpose of the trip was to get a teeter totter for the swing set/playscape in the back yard. Once we were there, we asked around and found out that the only way to get pieces for … Continue reading Early Gift For Mommy →

Friday Photo Flashback

Welcome to the first Friday Photo Flashback of 2023. Every once in a while I will be looking for a particular picture and stumble on another. That is the case with today's featured picture. I came across it while I was searching for a picture from yesterday's blog. I truly do not know a lot … Continue reading Friday Photo Flashback →

A Fun and Busy Weekend

To say this weekend was not a hectic one would be a lie. In all honesty, the entire month has been busy for Sam and me. Sam has been running back and forth to various doc appointments and helmet appointments, plus helping her folks out with her sister. Both of us are running on little … Continue reading A Fun and Busy Weekend →

Memorial Day Weekend Recap

Pet Peeve I have a few pet peeves. One of those is people who say "Happy Memorial Day." To me, this is an example of someone who just doesn't get what the day signifies. Memorial Day is not like Christmas, Thanksgiving, or a birthday. Memorial Day is a day for remembrance and honor! I saw … Continue reading Memorial Day Weekend Recap →

One Bite Took Me Back In Time

In Psychology class in college, we had an entire unit on how certain smells can bring back memories. This happens to me all the time. What they really neglected to touch on is how your sense of taste can do the same thing! Remember that scene in Ratatouille when the young chef brings food critic, … Continue reading One Bite Took Me Back In Time →