Category Archives: Family

For the babies

I am NOT a great seamstress, but I took on this project to make these wraps for our new twin nieces. I knew Pippin would find the fleece desirable, so I made him a bed of the scraps. He is … Continue reading

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15 Days Until Christmas!!!

I think I might have mentioned this before: I LOVE CHRISTMAS!!! I think this is the last gift I get until Christmas Eve, but what fun I will be having! I am not totally good at it yet, but I … Continue reading

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I opened a Christmas gift today!!!!!

I came home after a hard day and said I thought I should open a gift. Did not take much convincing. lol  Here is what I got: It even has a recipe for peanutbutter soup!  But look what is inside: … Continue reading

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Moving forward with the decorations

We have a Christmas tree skirt that we got the first year we were in Asheville, twelve years ago. I will put a photo up when Ann gets it arranged; that is her job. But, each year when we unpack … Continue reading

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Happy Thanksgiving!!!!

Well, the food is put away. Some of the turkey is packed into the freezer for a later dinner or two or three. The bones and such have been boiled for turkey vegetable soup. What could be better? Brando had … Continue reading

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