Finished House and News
The work on the house was finished last week and it looks wonderful. Before:After: The vinyl railing and new gutters look great and really dress up the place. The house before all the work:The house after all the work:What a difference. If you noticed in the ‘after’ picture, there’s no branch in the shot. That’s because when the workers left, they hit the tree and broke the branch off. In the fall we will probably … Continue reading
High School Planning Sheet
Over the past few days I’ve been working on planning out the next four years of my son’s schooling for high school. While I’m not too concerned with being able to teach him his subjects, I have been trying to decide what to teach when, trying to work out the best college prep course plan. The only subject that I am trying to decide on is his English courses.I know what he needs, but finding … Continue reading
Flashback Friday-Cars
(Pictures with an ***** are not mine) This is the first vehicle that I have memories of. Being raised in the 60’s and 70’s this seemed a practical choice for a family with four children. What other vehicle could everyone have a window seat? It was great for the weekend trip to Grandma’s and, if the engine blew, it was small enough to change fairly easily, which my dad had to do on … Continue reading
Bless The Lord
One of the reasons I so enjoy my church is because of the wonderful worship team. I thought I’d share one of my favorite songs that I found on YouTube. I think you might like it also.
Quotable Quotes ~ Summer
There shall be eternal summer in the grateful heart. ~Celia Thaxter A perfect summer day is when the sun is shining, the breeze is blowing, the birds are singing, and the lawn mower is broken. ~James Dent Dirty hands, iced tea, garden fragrances thick in the air and a blanket of color before me, who could ask for more? ~Bev Adams Summer is the topsy-turvy season when the goldfish have to be boarded out while … Continue reading
A Modge Podge Post
Friday night, my oldest had blessed us with the opportunity to join him at a minor league baseball game. The company he works for had a Family Night where they supplied supper and tickets to the game. He was so sweet to invite us all. We had a wonderful time, although the game was a bit slow and the home team lost 6 to 4. It was great spending time with him and his girlfriend. … Continue reading
