Thou shalt not covet (but we kind of do…)

Mr. Manning delivered two round bales for Bessie, Beef, and the Terrible Twosome yesterday.  I was in the process of taking down the plywood windbreaker to remove the gate when he said he could put the hay in right over the fence...and then he did. My husband covets that tractor. LOL It is an awesome … Continue reading Thou shalt not covet (but we kind of do…)

Menu board

During break, I got the rest of the craft room cleaned out so I can turn it into a spare bedroom since both of the older kids were coming home for the holidays. I got rid of several things and decided months ago I would only keep the supplies for those crafts which I really … Continue reading Menu board

Ricky Ricotta’s Mighty Robot

Jake is really enjoying a book he found at at the library called Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot. If you have any little ones, this is a great chapter book they can read alone, and it has an awesome flip book animation chapter. Jake enjoyed it so much he crashed in the living room and read … Continue reading Ricky Ricotta’s Mighty Robot

25 years…

I ran away and married my high school sweetheart, and we just celebrated our 25th anniversary (I met him 28 years ago in algebra class my freshman year).  He still falls asleep on me sometimes when we're watching tv... ...and his hair still smells soooooo good! I love you, Ted!   "4ever and 4always"

Gramma’s 88!

My Gramma Izzie turned 88 on the 4th. She has been a huge part of my life since the day I was born. I love it that I live just up the hill from her and can see her everyday. My friend, Kathryn, handpaints blown duck eggs (from her flock of free range ducks). I … Continue reading Gramma’s 88!

The bone thief

This is the big bone thief who steals all new bones (even though I always give out one per dog plus an extra in case Meaner wants one...yes, I have a cat who chews on bones!). She gathers them all up into a pile and guards them. Then she buries them in the yard. This … Continue reading The bone thief