Category Archives: Family
Creative Alternative??
I finally finished the scarf I’ve been working on!! I was able to get a lot of it done yesterday at the festival where I had a booth. Once Megan got there, around lunch time, I handed over the reins … Continue reading
Lion’s Club International Convention – Seattle WA July, 2011
Ahhh, Seattle, WA – the city I traveled to when I went to Alaska by myself in 1982, the first place I lived after I was married, the place where 5 of my children were born, the place where I … Continue reading
Snapping Turtle by the Creek
A couple of friends had called this morning about trees that had gone down on their farm. For one friend, the tree blocked the driveway making it impassable. For the other, trees hit two spots on the fence and the … Continue reading
My Mother’s Day Gift
I wish this blog began with a cute little story about how my kids made me pancakes and eggs and woke me up with breakfast in bed; how we snuggled and laughed in my queen size bed; how we told … Continue reading
In the Beginning – Part 4
The weather has finally turned cooler, the leaves are changing with the impending season of fall, and my thoughts return to the “falls” of yesteryears. I admit that fall is by far my favorite time of year. I’m sure growing … Continue reading
Len Foote Hike Inn – Day 2
Saturday morning…. I’d been awake and waiting for others to start moving around. At the first rustle and the glow of an i-phone showing over the edge of the top bunk – I knew it was time! I get so … Continue reading
Len Foote Hike Inn- Day 1
A friend had told me about the Len Foot Hike Inn and I was intrigued. It sounded like a great hike and my girls were old enough to handle the “moderate” rating of the hike. I made reservations at the … Continue reading
Corn Maze!
As promised, we had a “fun night” after our day of working. We all headed out to the Washington Farm Corn Maze. It was a beautiful night, the weather was perfect and we were all ready to “play” after a … Continue reading
October Work Day with the Kids
I decided in August that we would start having “work weekends.” One day a month we all would work together on different projects around the farm. It’s worked really well and the best part – it’s fun when we all … Continue reading
Apple Picking at BJ Reece Orchard
Ever since my kids were little, I’ve taken them to “you pick” farms for the experience of knowing where their food comes from. Apple picking has to be one of our favorites – I think it’s the time of year … Continue reading