For Jenna
A crochet creation in hues inspired by Peacocks, for my little niece, Jenna.
Read moreUnanticipated Joy
Today began much as other Saturdays have done, with Paul taking the older girls to shooting practice, while I remained at home to shepherd The Boy in preparing for and…
Read moreLegacy
This afternoon heralded the passing of a legacy from one generation to another. Laurent received her first cello lesson from her grandmother, on the same instrument Oma began playing as…
Read moreOld Friends are the Best Friends!
This afternoon we had a rare and golden opportunity to spend a little time visiting with one of our oldest family friends, Stan Larson. Our families met when Dad was…
Read moreFood for the Poor
A few years ago, when we were working in a non-denominational inner city mission church, part of our ministry there was to run a small food bank for parish families…
Read moreFlowers from my Valentine
Thank you honey for this beautiful bouquet!!
Read moreValentines Day
Yesterday, contrary to years of tradition, Megan did NOT stay in Sun Lakes with her siblings for the double overnighter. Instead, she came home with her father, grandmother, and me,…
Read moreSunday = Run-day (or Fun-day)
Sunday morning: 5:30 a.m. – get up make coffee wait for coffee to drip mindlessly surf internet while waiting drink coffee shower and dress and all that jazz remind kids…
Read moreWalkin’ with the Fam — V
The end of the line for our stadium walk was overlooking the grass field that they roll out into the sunshine in between games. Jacob dislikes looking down…. Not a…
Read moreWalkin’ with the Fam — IV
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadAnd now, we pause this stadium walk for a brief floral interlude: (cue harp music) ~*~*~*~*~ Oh hello! I had forgotten you were there!…
Read moreWalkin’ with the Fam — III
Approaching the vasty sanctuary of sport… Beginning the long trek… Locked out. Pausing to reflect at the reflecting pool… named in honor of Pat Tillman. Posing with Pat! Uh-oh… I…
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