long time gone

There's a reason why I've been neglectful in my blogging duties. Margaret and I just recently returned from an adventure to the east...

here's your fresh water

Arlo has been going on a learning kick this past week. It seems like overnight he added several new items to his already large repertoire. T...

living the good life

As everyone I pass tells me - I'm surrounded by cuteness. A Kodak baby and Kodak puppy as one person told me. I've noticed that stra...

an eventful month

It seems that August was our month for acquiring new things. New job, new apartment, new church, new puppy, new teeth for Margaret... and no...

not a cat

Blackadder: It's taken me seven years, and it's perfect. "Edmund: A Butler's Tale." A giant roller coaster of a novel ...

swedish rye bread

There's few joys in life that can compare with the warm yummy goodness of fresh homemade bread. And to add to that joy I got to use my ...

and you shall be called - mama

They grow so fast. I don't doubt that she'll be walking pretty soon. As it is she's a superb crawler. Yesterday she crawled over...

feels like home

After a long day of unpacking and decorating yesterday the apartment is starting to feel like home. More pictures might be forthcoming once ...

two years and a new home

Two years ago today Clay and I said "I do" at Ritter Springs State Park in Missouri. Today he's making it through his second d...

this is the third time

I haven't been carded when buying alcoholic beverages. It's starting to make me feel old. After all I am only 22 (for another couple...