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We are already in the second week of Lent. Right on cue, the Lenten Roses are blooming, time marches on and spring is appearing sporadically. One day it's here and the next we're plunged back into winter.It's been a very sad time this past week, our dear daughter-in-law lost her precious mother to a horrible and aggressive brain tumor that appeared, so suddenly, just last summer. We will miss

We are already in the second week of Lent. Right on cue, the Lenten Roses are blooming, time marches on and spring is appearing sporadically. One day it's here and the next we're plunged back into winter.It's been a very sad time this past week, our dear daughter-in-law lost her precious mother to a horrible and aggressive brain tumor that appeared, so suddenly, just last summer. We will miss

 Good progress is being made on the orchardDH and I got the fence up on WednesdayMy shoulders and hands were toast on Thursdaybut our son was out again so they got it stretched and hung the gate DH made.I helped some more - mostly as a fence-holder-upper and puller. Then I trotted back to the house (just 1/2 a mile) and put together a Taco Pizza for dinner. (an old picture from when I first

 The women in my guild are generous.  Several gave me fabrics: look at this bounty…

Now I’m thinking I might have to up my output.  I have fabric for the rest of my life - and beyond! 

But the best thing in the studio this week was my younger granddaughter Natalie.  She wants to learn to sew.  As we got started in the past two days, I was reminded of Camp Quilt with my nieces when they were teenagers - all are now in their 30’s,  Leslie even now still sews and has my old Husqvarna! And then I thought ...

Everyone gathered together on Sunday And oh my, did the kids ever have a ball!They went round and roundOur girl said they sounded like tiny baby buffalo. LOL. The pitter-patter of little feet fills my heart.I love watching them interact Simple moments, treasured memoriesThey must have made 50 trips up and down the driveway in the wagonAnd on the bikeOur girl had to head out Wednesday

 Our girl and her family arrived on SaturdayWhen you come to visit, we put you to work.

 Happy New Year from the end of our dirt road!January 2nd and time is already getting away from me.

 After spending the day at my in-laws on Saturday, I drove to our son's home. We had all planned on driving into town to take in the Mountain Christmas Light Parade. Sadly, a case of food poisoning kept him from joining us so we made it a girls' night.The weather could not have been more perfect. Coats and hats were needed, but no wind, and not so cold that you couldn't enjoy it.We found hot

 Around here, we spend most of our time outdoors and it's baby L's favorite place to beWhen they were here a few weeks ago, we soaked up all the mountain air we couldLet's get a little mud on the tiresChildhood as it should beChicken choresIf there's a road, he was taking itHorses?yes, please!DH's horses are not pets. They are working ranch horses and it was just the sweetest thing to watch

It's birthday season! Yes, Augie had a birthday on Monday, last week it was Lucy Ann's turn, she's now 15.

It's birthday season! Yes, Augie had a birthday on Monday, last week it was Lucy Ann's turn, she's now 15.

 'Tis mountain apple season here!And last Saturday, the kids and I drove to a little mountain town to take advantage of the harvest. It's been a tradition for yearsAnd it was especially sweet to pass it down to the next generation this yearSneaking a snack because apple picking is hard workHer daddy taught her what to look for And she eagerly pickedand picked filling bucketsWe

 Our weekend was busy. Having a little one around for a few days will insure your time will be filled with adventure and blessings, laughter and hugs, and snacks and snuggles. And if you're in your 60's, you will be pooped at the end of your time together, but your heart will be full.We never watch television when she's here, but we had a special movie night complete with popcornAnd an

 We have been chipping away at our fence project. There is more to do, but fence project #1 is complete! Building fence in mountain country is challengingEspecially since we're in our 60's and no longer spring chickens.Most days, I'm DH's sidekick, but our boy's been helping with the big jobs like grubbing cactus, pounding pipe and stretching the wire.I gathered and stacked woodEven little E

This is Phyllis and her precious companion, Bishop. Phyllis is the mother of our daughter-in-law as well as a dear and treasured friend. Last Thursday she presented with symptoms that led her husband to think she was having a stroke. All of the appropriate measures were followed: 911 was called, EMTs arrived, she was transported immediately to the hospital. Unfortunately, it was determined that

This is Phyllis and her precious companion, Bishop. Phyllis is the mother of our daughter-in-law as well as a dear and treasured friend. Last Thursday she presented with symptoms that led her husband to think she was having a stroke. All of the appropriate measures were followed: 911 was called, EMTs arrived, she was transported immediately to the hospital. Unfortunately, it was determined that

 I've mentioned before that the little town we now live by is home to Smokey the Bear. Every May the town celebrates his birthday and no small town celebration is complete without a paradeMy inlaws love a parade so we were glad they joined us for E's first oneSirens were quite vocalBut the kid made out like a bandit...that stash ought to last her until next year!The weather could not have

This happened recentlyOur son, DIL, and granddaughter moved closer! They are less than an hour away and living as rurally as we always have, that makes us practically neighbors.The day after they arrived was E's birthday so I made a chocolate cake, as requestedAnd once singing commenced and candles were blown outIt was officialGranny and Grandpa helped celebrate