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A day at the beach

This past week saw Chelsea and I meeting up with Steph and Grandkids in San Diego.  Steph (middle daughter) was taking her state board and Chelsea (youngest daughter) and I were there to provide morale support and watch the kids.  Shortly after Steph left for her exam I loaded everyone in the car and it [...]

The Graduate

About 18 months ago my eldest daughter decided to return to school to be a cosmetologist.   She’d always been good with doing things with her own hair, but I had no clue that she wanted or had been thinking about this.  Anyway, she made it through the courses with flying colors and this past [...]

And now the quiet

After nearly a month of family being together, and tons of celebrations, I find myself alone again.  My youngest and her boyfriend left yesterday — back to college.  The house is quiet and still.  I feel a calmness descending.  Looking back …
My middle daughter and hubby.  Steph hosted Christmas at her home this year.  She [...]

Happy Birthday to Lily!

My Granddaughter’s birthday is Dec 16 but we celebrated it this past Friday.  She is turning 7 and decided it would be fun to spend the day at Knotts Berry Farm.  So we did.  And what a GREAT time we had.  So, in honor of her special day I’ve put this little vid together”

Happy Birthday [...]

Happy Mother’s Day from the Bunny Slayer

To all mothers, and mothers-to-be in the US, Happy Mother’s Day.
Actually we celebrated yesterday.  This was because my youngest wanted to spoil me and she had to be back at university today.  So my day began with scrumptious home-made crepes filled with wonderful raspberries and a cappuccino made to perfection.  I felt so spoiled.  And [...]