Stinky Eggs
When my grandsons were young, we flew out to Tennessee to visit them for Easter. We had a limited amount of time with the kids, so it seemed that we…
Do as I say… not as I do.
I decided to buy something fun for the boys to play with at our house. I found some ‘crazy carts’ online and talked my husband into buying these carts made…
Oops! Skipped a Step!
Shortly after our son was born, my husband decided to do a DIY home improvement project. Our kitchen faucet was leaking where it was mounted on the wall. He had…
Gone Fishin’
Thanksgiving one year my younger sister, three of my cousins, and I headed out on an adventure. We were a bit bored while hanging out at my Aunt and Uncle’s…
Refuge In The Cold
Growing up somewhat in the country, our parents involved us in a group called 4-H. This is an organization whose mission was ‘to encourage youth to reach their fullest potential’,…
Earned My Stripes
I love visiting my little granddaughters. One thing about kids, is that they say exactly what is on their mind. I love looking in their eyes and having great conversations…
The Principal’s office
When our son was just starting kindergarten, I received a call from our son’s school, requesting our son and I come to the principal’s office the following morning. This was…
Stranded
During the summer, once our grandsons were old enough, we would grab them and they would stay with us for a week here and a week there. One year we…
‘Bully’
With Father's Day this weekend, I wanted to share a funny story involving my dad.
Tiny Dancers
One of the cutest things at a dance recital is the ‘littles’ doing their routine. Our ‘grandbeauties’, three and five years old, have been taking dance classes. The younger granddaughter…