a family tradition

Some might think it's weird, but I grew up twirling in New England contra dance halls with my cousins and a random assortment of smelly ...

Hiking Hot Spots. Lake Pend Oreille.

We were fondly remembering all of our fun outdoor adventures in the northwest the other night and the outcome is that I am motivated to cont...

musketeer of the guard

Welcome Athos! Our own "noble and handsome" musketeer named after the Comte de la Fere in Dumas' famous novels. He's won u...

cowboy artist

Here are my most recent decorations added to the kids' room. Courtesy of Will James, cowboy author and artist. No, we did not name ou...

easter traditions

In an effort to incorporate the church calendar more richly into our lives Clay and I are trying to come up with fun and meaningful traditio...

a work in progress

Progress is slow but steady on our old house. Here are some teasers to show you what we have accomplished so far! Before picture of our be...

margaret-isms

When asking for things politely she says: "more please ----- (fill in the blank)"as in: "more please down" from her high...

a new love

Driving into town the other morning I was awestruck by the beauty of the drab, brown, bare and twisted trees covered in sparkling white ice....

cowboy take me away

One good looking cowboy. Good thing he's mine. And yes he did wear this outfit (minus the sunglasses) and ride this horse when he propos...

fresh start....again

A new year, a new state, and a new home. I think it calls for a new start on the old blog....once again. After a three year hiatus in the be...