Autumn is really here. The huge oak in the back yard began changing leaf color this week. Some autumns it’s a bright beautiful yellow and this looks to be one of those years. The first few leaves are beautiful buttery gold. The geraniums on the back steps have finally come into their own. So pretty! […]
While we were out east visiting our family, we took everyone to a corn maze one afternoon. It was a beautiful autumn day. Sunny, but coolish. The twins had a ball, running around, picking up walnuts, looking at pumpkins, and riding the toy tractor. Checking out the maze map. Heading into the maze. Walking a […]
We decided to have pizza for supper Friday night. I made the crust from the recipe found here. Pizza Dough 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast (2 tsps. yeast) 1 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C) 2 cups bread flour [I didn’t have bread flour at hand, so used all purpose flour.] […]
We started the day with a big breakfast at IHOP. And a game or two of peek-a-boo! Then we were off to the park for some play time. It’s a beautiful day. Sunny blue skies, a slight breeze, about 60*, though it doesn’t feel cold. It was tons of fun to watch the kidlets running […]
Our youngest daughter is having an overnight with her older sisters. Movies, computer games, junk food, soda…should be lots of fun! And fudge. DH made some for them. Did you notice the lamp? DD found it at the Salvation Army store for $4. 🙂 We also found a nice recliner for their living room. They […]
Taking pictures of the bridge helps me not think about crossing the bridge. I guess I was too young when I read a Reader’s Digest article about a bridge falling into a river, taking cars with it…left a negative impression on me that lingers to this day…but this looks like a strong bridge, doesn’t it?? […]
This week’s Macro Mondays theme is “childish.” Here are my submissions. Glitter glue…sticky, messy fun. Love to mom. This (and one for dad) hangs on the fridge. A childish urge…don’t you just want to dip your finger in the sweet frosting goodness of it all? Three posts instead of five to Macro Mondays this week, […]