The notification that I've had this little corner of the internet for 9 years popped up today. Laughing, I joked to my husband that other than him and the kids I don't think I've ever committed to anything that long. The thought took me back to where we were 9 years ago: getting ready for … Continue reading 9 Years
Halloween!
We love Halloween at our house. Like...a lot. I laughed my head off a few years ago when I saw a neighbor’s skeletons in the yard up to all kinds of fun pushing a wagon and riding a tricycle. Made me chuckle every time I walked the dogs past the house in October. Now we … Continue reading Halloween!
3.5 years
Sitting here socially distanced and masked up since early spring, I often wonder about how much people have likely ramped up drinking - out of fear. Out of boredom. Anxiety. Anger. So much anger. Because yep, it’s an election year on top of everything else. Just days away from an election that will determine our … Continue reading 3.5 years
Heartbroken
A couple months ago I was at the dog park with with all 3 of our dogs. Everything was fine, then Hippo ran straight for the fence, slipped underneath (the fence is broken, I had no idea) and attacked another dog. We got really lucky that he didn’t injure the other dog and it was … Continue reading Heartbroken
Do Something. Anything.
Quarantining, pandemics, civil unrest, politics, hurricanes and typhoons, 2020 you're not playing. Like many people, current events and a near-constant onslaught of horrifying information coming at us over this year has left me antsy. We covered an overview of American History this year in homeschool. We discussed not only what was in the text book, … Continue reading Do Something. Anything.
Afternoon at the Lake
We'd planned to get out of the house for a few days and finally made it to a day when the weather cooperated and we didn't have other plans. After errands were ran, dogs walked, and groceries purchased - it was time to spend the rest of the day at a place I frequented as … Continue reading Afternoon at the Lake
Corona-Style Visits
I was able to escape my family yesterday for an outing (with masks and social distancing, of course) and took my 2 little dogs for the adventure. I met up with my mom and our friends and walked nearly 3 miles around Coupeville, WA - which is a lot for little dogs with short legs! … Continue reading Corona-Style Visits
Corny Things
With the playgrounds closed, the only thing there is to do lately is to go on walks, hikes, or bike rides. (Or bake). I love to cook and bake as much as the next person, but I can only eat so much sourdough bread. I started painting rocks. I thought it might bring a smile … Continue reading Corny Things
Human-ing
Everywhere we look we see signs of the virus, steps to prevent the spread and the inescapable ads and emails of every single company telling us 'we are all in this together'. People wearing masks when out getting groceries. The lack of the need of gasoline for a car that spends days in the driveway. … Continue reading Human-ing
Cancelled
Spring Rebirth Renewal Humanity Faith Community Family Joy Love Spring Hope ~ none of these are cancelled. The frivolous extra is. Formal clothing, a building, hats, matching shoes, baskets, colored eggs, the have to's, the should's, the busy and unnecessary are all stripped away. Essentials only. Spring is not cancelled The Church is not a … Continue reading Cancelled
