Congratulations on your graduation, Dan!

It's a big week at our house… Daniel turned in his last final after the weirdest school year ever, and next week is full of funny little appointments to take pictures, return books, get his diploma, and pick up awards. I am NOT sorry to see the end of school!! I am SO PROUD of …

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Snow on the leaves

We got our first snowfall of the year in the night and it's very pretty, although already half melted. You can see the leaves on some of our trees haven't even started to fall yet! They will now, though! I had a sad occasion to make a sympathy card this week. A long-time coach, coworker …

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First day of school 2019

Oh my word, ladies!! Look at my babies. They are so huge! How am I old enough to have kids this big?! Daniel is a SENIOR this year! He was happy to see the end of his first job (custodial work for the university) although not happy the paychecks stopped. And contrary to his expression, …

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lilac banquet invitations and programs and a family update

It's been a wee bit quiet around here because I've been working on two large projects lately–the Honor Flight Stamp Night and the invitations and then the programs for my son's school banquet. Every year the juniors throw the seniors a last formal before graduation and this year it was my privilege to help with …

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In Alaska with Stampin Up!

Not only did we have a great time as a family on the 2018 incentive trip to Alaska, we also had fun being there courtesy of Stampin' Up! We were roundly and soundly spoiled, with gifts for the kids and hubby, candy and product prizes you could play for in the hospitality suite, and a …

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