It’s our fifth anniversary. It’s hard to believe five years ago we were getting ready for the wedding. Time sure does fly by fast! It sure has been an interesting journey so far. It was a beautiful Saturday much like it is looking like today will be. For anyone out there thinking that love can’t…
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Another Father’s Day
Two years ago I wrote a tribute to my Dad on Father’s Day. He’s been gone so long, but I still miss him especially on this day. Here is my favorite picture of Dad and me taken by Mom before we headed off for church. We’re standing in front of my first car I bought…
Read MoreHappy Earth Day!
Happy Earth Day! While walking around the gardens yesterday, looking and taking pictures of some new irises blooming, I came across a surprise. There in front of me was one of the baby bluebirds that have just left the nest. I was so surprised and glad I had my camera with me. Momma bluebird had…
Read MoreTrouble Swallowing? Coughing?
I usually don’t blog about health issues, but today is the day. I was in bed the other night writing this in my head, feeling that I really needed to post this. So if you or any of those you love have some of these symptoms, please read on. Lump in throat Chronic coughing Difficulty…
Read MoreWelcome Dusty
Well, we have added to our fur family. You can check out another post on our new kitty, Dusty, on Dave’s blog. As you know, we put to sleep both of my cats, Sidd and Shel, last year. Even though I still really miss them, especially Sidd, momma’s boy, we both wanted Puddin to have…
Read MoreOur Second Honeymoon – Kona
My blog has been quiet these past two weeks because Dave and I traveled to Hawaii for a “second honeymoon.” We spent one week at Kailua-Kona on the Big Island, not enough time to see everything we wanted to see. But we did see alot and ate pretty local. As you know, Dave grows most…
Read MoreSharyl’s Earrings
I am a lucky dog! Earlier this month I won a pair of Sharyl’s beautiful earrings in her “The Big 5-0 Giveaway on her blog. No, she wasn’t turning 50, but now had 50 of her lovely creations in her Artfire shop. They came today in the mail just in time for me to wear…
Read MoreBeing Grateful
I really love Thanksgiving. It’s not about the food (we usually eat a small, non-turkey meal on Thursday after volunteering at Christian Life Center). To me, this day is all about being grateful. In the past, I’ve made gratitude journals. It’s a great place to have all of these thoughts in one place. In…
Read MoreLast Sunday in October
Yesterday was a busy day. So much still needs to be tended to outside, but I’ve not been feeling quite myself so I stayed inside and took care of some of inside chores. First on the agenda was to wash the bedclothes. It’s time to put on the flannel sheets, so I went ahead and…
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