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We decided to eat breakfast at the Wallburg Grill & Pizzeria. We left the house at 9:00. It was a bit cloudy, but the chance of rain while we were going to be out was minimal. The restaurant is only 3 miles from the house. So we took a chance and rode the motorcycle.
The sky was still...
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It’s a Dairi-O kind of day. 8/16/24
How is it possible that you are 20 years old already? I still remember you sitting on our counter eating green beans from the can as I cooked supper. 8/17/24
Stormy skies 8/19/24
I cooked pork chop sandwiches over the fire in the woods. YUM...
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This titmouse looked a little rough from the rain. 8/1/24
On Thursdays during the summer Liz, Abby and I go to Save-a-Buck and Ilene joined us today. 8/1/24
Beautiful male Goldfinch watching from his perch in the tree out in the yard. 8/2/24
Went to Jen’s house to celebrate Jaxon and...
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This titmouse looked a little rough from the rain. 8/1/24
On Thursdays during the summer Liz, Abby and I go to Save-a-Buck and Ilene joined us today. 8/1/24
Beautiful male Goldfinch watching from his perch in the tree out in the yard. 8/2/24
Went to Jen’s house to celebrate Jaxon and...
While being under the weather today, I was looking at an old issue of Somerset Digital Studio (Autumn 2012) when I noticed some artwork that looked like Anna Aspnes’ products. So I began reading the article and, sure enough, the artist was using Anna’s products. Her gallery is here at...
According to my Daily Almanac Newsletter, today, September 8, 2024 is Grandparents' Day. Everyday they share a quote, poem, etc. Today's quote was the inspiration for this layout.
Quote reads: Grandparents sort of sprinkle stardust over the lives of little children.
—Alex Haley, American...
Done for the Momma O’s Challenge found here: https://oscraps.com/community/threads/vicki-stegall-designs-momma-os-september-2024-challenge.40438/
Journaling reads: I did not capture a picture of the black dress I wore to church on Sunday, September 1st, mainly because I did not realize Black...
Done for the AJ Challenge Week 1 for Sept. 2024 found here: https://oscraps.com/community/threads/september-art-journaling-challenge-week-1-focus.40416/
Journaling reads: More times than not I have to make myself get up in the mornings and take those first steps to better health! 8/29/24...
Done for the Rachel Jefferies Featured Product Challenge found here: https://oscraps.com/community/threads/2024-09-rachel-jefferies-september-2024-featured-product-challenge.40459/
Journaling reads: Phase 1 - The bushes along the whole front of the house, that were tall enough to be trees...
Done for the Anna Lift found here: https://oscraps.com/community/threads/annalift-challenge-08-23-24-09-06-24.40418/
Journaling reads: It has been such a hot summer that there have been very few opportunities to ride the Goldwing. We have been trying to ride early in the day when the...
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We were in desperate need of rain! The ground was so dry, the grass was brittle! When I walked at the park in the morning, I prayed for the clouds to turn into a downpour! 7/1/24
Finally, we got a downpour! 7/7/24
It was fun to watch the “baby” house finches learning to eat from the...
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One of our favorite places to spend time...eating, of course! 7/18/24
Mark and I love to watch the clouds, especially when the sun is behind them yet you can see the rays shining into the sky! 7/19/24
Sometimes I have to make myself get out and walk! I always feel better when I do...
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We were in desperate need of rain! The ground was so dry, the grass was brittle! When I walked at the park in the morning, I prayed for the clouds to turn into a downpour! 7/1/24
Finally, we got a downpour! 7/7/24
It was fun to watch the “baby” house finches learning to eat from the...
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While Kim was here she walked at the park with me in the mornings. We also visited with my dear friend, Ilene. We played Rummikub. We had a good visit. 6/5/24
I took Kim to the airport on Saturday, 6/8/24.
Kim spends the week with me following our family gathering. On Tuesday, we got...
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Jenifer treated us to baked potato and steak for lunch on Father’s Day, June 16th. We cooked the potatoes in the microwave and Mark grilled the steaks at the pits and we ate in the cabin.
Happy Father’s Day! We taught Jenifer how to play Qwirkle after lunch.
Enjoying a morning walk at...
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While Kim was here she walked at the park with me in the mornings. We also visited with my dear friend, Ilene. We played Rummikub. We had a good visit. 6/5/24
I took Kim to the airport on Saturday, 6/8/24.
Kim spends the week with me following our family gathering. On Tuesday, we got...
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So that Nathanael and his family could attend our yearly Memorial Day weekend gathering, we met the following weekend instead. The Lord blessed us with perfect weather the entire weekend! Everyone from out of town arrived fairly early on Friday evening. So we ordered pizza from Domino’s...
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Jennifer brought a pickleball net and balls and paddles with her. Liz and Brad’s driveway made for the perfect court! And the kids had a blast! There was some pretty serious competition going on, too, at times!
I love this picture with my adult kids! What a blessing the are!
Michael...
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So that Nathanael and his family could attend our yearly Memorial Day weekend gathering, we met the following weekend instead. The Lord blessed us with perfect weather the entire weekend! Everyone from out of town arrived fairly early on Friday evening. So we ordered pizza from Domino’s...
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Mark split the tree and carved out a place for the birds to make a nest. He built a log cabin birdhouse, too. 5/3/24
I love seeing the blue birds perched in the trees. They never visit the bird feeder. They drop to the ground for their food and food for the babies. 5/5/24
I bought a...
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