A life of whimsey

Dec 6, 20211 min read

Gingerbread Construction

I decided I’d make one of those gingerbread house kits this weekend. We do an annual gingerbread house decorating day every December,...

Dec 2, 20211 min read

Advent

For the last few years I've been going through various advent devotionals in the weeks leading up to Christmas. Observing the advent...

Nov 8, 20211 min read

Looking Back (day 5)

The tilers finished grouting the backsplash in our new kitchen today. It is so close to being finished! I thought it would be fun to take...

Jul 19, 20201 min read

Staycation. Eating Local. Eating In.

Vacations are wonderful. Exploring new places, sampling new foods, and spending time with a good friend. But, when travel's not possible?...

Jun 1, 20162 min read

In Search of the Perfect Cinnamon Bun

I love bread. All kind of bread. Unless it’s filled with whole grains and it’s good for you . . . Then, not so much. If it’s made with...

May 27, 20162 min read

Facebook Fridays. (A weekly roundup)

Often life is so busy that I don’t get time to write full blog posts but I do post smaller blurbs on Facebook and Instagram. Since one of...

Sep 16, 20151 min read

Apple Cupcakes . . . The way to a teacher’s heart.

You all know the phrase ‘The way to a man’s heart is through his stomach . . .’ ? That actually applies to all of us doesn’t it? I mean,...

May 8, 20151 min read

Rachelle. A Bridal Shower

Back in April, when Henry’s mom had the big celebration for her 80th birthday, my sister-in-law Evelyn came up with a plan to surprise...

Jul 2, 20141 min read

It’s time for a change of pace . . .

There’s been a lot of photography stuff going on lately and I thought it was time for a change of pace. It’s been ages since I’ve posted...

Jan 23, 20141 min read

A Peaceful Winter Afternoon.

I had big plans yesterday afternoon. 6 pounds of butter softening on the counter, eggs coming to room temperature and a new 20 kg bag of...