Wisconsin Trip

I had a great time in WI this year.  I got to see a lot of family that I have missed the last few trips.  I am terrible about taking pictures on trips.  I bring my camera but forget to take it out and actually take photos. Here is what I have.  This is my [...]

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DEE ANNA’S BIRTHDAY…was yesterday.

I didn’t forget it, I celebrated it in my heart. Dee Anna is in Wisconsin for almost another week. I am furiously working on a present that is no where near as cool as those pillows she made me. She will probably HATE this present, but I am making it anyway. I am persistent. Why [...]

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Ode* to Lora

Today is a very important day folks.  It is Lora’s birthday!  I thought I would show some Lora appreciation today in list form. Why Lora is the best: (in no particular order) She has excellent personal hygiene. She is the world’s best carpool buddy (see #1.) She watches The Biggest Loser. She is really funny. [...]

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Cookie Time!

Ok, so Evie is home for the summer and the challenge has been how to keep this hyperactive child entertained without setting the house on fire, taking candy from strangers, or getting picked up by the police. Yesterday we baked cookies from the 1957 cookbook (which is in reprint) Betty Crocker’s Cookbook for Boys and [...]

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Dress Form Test Run

I almost have my duct tape dress form stuffed.  It has taken me longer than I anticipated because I had to retape the back seam 3 times.  A helpful hint to others, put plenty of tape on the seam. Here she is, stuffed with no bottom: I finished knitting a sweater last August and have [...]

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