Happy Thanksgiving
Grateful for the Turkey Trot… …and the over five hundred people who showed up.…and to meet some very kind blog readers (wish I had taken pictures…). SO grateful Lu made…
family visits
Dave’s sister and her six kids came to stay with us for a little while at the beginning of the summer. To say the kids were excited about that would…
Memorial Day in the mountains
A couple days after school got out we lucked out and got to escape the heat up in the mountains at Dave’s sister’s cabin. We love that place. …and there’s…
happy 70th, papa!
I am so overwhelmed with gratitude lately that I get to be related to my in-laws. I know many aren’t so lucky with in-laws. I’ve heard some crazy, nutty stuff…
Easter 2012
Here’s our Easter (and Easter-lead-up) in pictures. …and just a few words. We tried the Martha Steward thread egg idea this year: …and the leaf imprint one: …and the really-super-old-egg-dye-you-found-in-a-closet-and-dusted-off…
Claire’s baptism
Claire got baptized on February 11th. It was such a great day to share with family and friends. We did a few things to prepare for the big day. Most…
bringing in 2012
We brought in the new year at Dave’s brother’s house, followed by what has become a traditional dance party. Man, his family has the moves. Have I mentioned that before?…
off to the mountains
The day after Christmas we packed up our gear and headed up to the mountains.Us along with a bunch of cousins.It seemed like a great idea since there is more…
Thanksgiving festivities
Thanksgiving day, as usual, was filled with all kinds of festivities. First and foremost, our own local “Turkey Trot.”(gotta love the difference in Max and Elle’s expressions up there) For…