Month: April 2026
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I was so happy to get the chance to go antiquing with my sister and mom and Claire over the weekend. I used to go antiquing with them sort of often and I really miss it. Chatting and laughing and getting excited about finding treasures – it’s the best. As usual I found a few…
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First an update from inside my fridge. I declare it’s summer by getting out my happy Tupperware pitcher and making lemonade. I like to make it with bottled “Real Lemon” and I mix it with fizzy water. Now to a couple updates from right outside my door. My wild geraniums are finally coming into their…
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The main occupation of our kitties is napping. When they are not napping they like to supervise me in my sewing room. I recently placed the doll bed that my dad made for me on my sewing room desk. It’s become a favorite napping spot even when I’m not working there. I think they like…
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Since we returned from our very wintery Spring break it has felt like actual Spring here. I’ve been making lots of daffodil arrangements. Can you spot the kitty ear daffodil? Speaking of kitties. Avery likes to nap under a quilt. Here are some photo from Bea and Brian. After Claire’s weeklong spring break Bea still…
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For spring break we all met up in Germany and traveled a couple hours into the mountains. Not your typical spring break location but Bea was still confined to Germany waiting for her student residence permit (more on that at the bottom). We stayed in a town called Oberstdorf which is in the Allgäu region…
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In an effort to overcome my oversized fear of red-wing blackbirds I now traipse around the botanic garden with hat and umbrella. Even on clear and sunny days. Yes.
Laowai 