By , on May 27th, 2013

Time Spent Together

Grandpa holding Ellynne, my daughter, about 21 years ago

Last week was a busy one. My dear grandpa passed away on May 9 and was buried the following Tuesday.

My great grandma, my grandpa; holding me, and my mom

Sadly, he passed away on my parents 44th wedding anniversary. My mom tells the story of how she couldn’t stop shaking, from nerves, just before Grandpa walked …Read More

By , on May 8th, 2013

Chocolate Chip Cookies and Lemonade

Cookies at 3:40 pm

I made a simple discovery last week. We seem to have a problem with afternoon school snacks. One kid will start with ice cream, move on to Oreos, and finish up with waffles. “Guys! How many times do I need to say this? One snack, only ONE!” Another gets home from school and begins playing. Then around 5:45pm he meanders over to the frig …Read More

By , on May 7th, 2013

April showers, May flowers, and Wedding pie

Don’t you just love to watch spring unfolding? Daffodils, grape hyacinth, tulips, bleeding hearts-the yard is absolutely bursting forth with color!

Remember the picture of steaming apple pie that I shared with you on Facebook last week? Well, it turns out that apple pie is a great breakfast food! Let me know when you’re ready to test my theory~ Naomi did, and she’s officially a firm …Read More