The big kids and I were in North Dakota over the weekend to see Grandma Robbie and Grandpa Ron. We brought bikes. The Banana even had bicycle earrings on for her bike ride to town. We picked up YaYa and her bicycle from college on our way, and the Devious…

Donuts! Cousin Alex was visiting and made it into the bathtub for the breakfast celebration. Even with a cousin added in, the bathtub felt a little empty, so Cardboard Sarah joined us. As soon as the grocery store opened, The Banana and I were there picking up the donuts and…

Mr. Trouble on Feet and I headed to a little point off the Lakewalk to watch Independence Day fireworks. Over the years we have tried a lot of different places to watch fireworks, and this happens to be his and my favorite. It’s not that crowded because most people don’t…

Today was the third day in a row of ninety degree weather, and already our second big heat wave for the summer season. Usually things are just thinking about warming up at this point. Hot weather is NOT my friend. Yesterday I sweated so much my face actually hurt! Today…

She says the view is great, but I am thinking I probably don’t bend this way anymore.

I have forgotten what kind of flower this is, but it has been bringing me unique joy from its sunny place on the deck next to the lavender and rosemary and other flowers and plants that love the sun. It is purple. It is majestic. It is full of not-dangerous…