Day 182 of 2026

I love seeing all the planes lined up at their gates.

Luckily, there was a family pick up to be done today.

 

Day 141 of 2026

We're having a family gathering on Sunday. 

I'm hoping the weather is nice so we can use these. 

Do you know what they are?

 

Day 93 of 2026

T-bone and GB#4

 

Day 87 of 2026

We've concluded our Seattle 2026: The Flower Tour and are heading home. 

Of course this visit wasn't just about the flowers. 

It was also about family, celebrations, food, conversation, laughter,

sharing these experiences and so much more. 

Tile art is at Sea-Tac International Airport.

Day 28 of 2026

 

Today's sort through was a box labeled "Old Books."

I have reduced the number of books I'm keeping

 to about one quarter of what I started with. 

It seems it was common to write one's name and the year in books. 

This one was my grandfather's. 

He saw fit to write all the pertinent information on the cover. 

What struck me most though 

was that the year of his high school graduation 

was one hundred years ago.

 
 

Day 361 of 2025

Today we had Big Christmas at our house.

 Little E crocheted chickens with their nests for all the young ones. 

They were a hit all around.

 

Day 360 of 2025

Winterlights at Newfields with the family

 

Day 359 of 2025

When some of your family members live over 3,000 miles apart, 

great hugs are in order.

Merry Christmas.

Day 358 of 2025

Christmas Eve family time.

 

Day 326 of 2025

With a large crowd of varying ages arriving soon

 to celebrate the holidays, 

I have been collecting some new games and puzzles (not shown)

 to help provide some fun, non-screen activities 

that everyone can participate in.

 

Day 317 of 2025

I found a container of photos today 

separate from most of our collection of photos. 

I don't think I've shared this one before, 

but if I have, please enjoy it again.  

Back row: My grandmother and grandfather (Dad's parents), 

my uncle (Dad's brother), 

Mom holding me at just over a month old, 

my great aunt (Dad's dad's sister)

Front row: The older of my two brothers, 

the younger of my two brothers, 

my sister (whose birthday this was)

 

Day 151 of 2025

Fireball and I spent the afternoon cleaning in the garage. 

We came across a selection of greeting cards from our kids

 among other people. 

We laughed so hard. 

No wonder we can't seem to get rid of these treasures. 

Also, have you ever noticed that children up to a certain age 

feel the need to sign cards to their parents

 with their first and last names?

 

Day 138 of 2025

To end our Big adventure

we visited the cemetery and put flowers and heart shaped rocks 

on the headstones of our family members. 

Mary was my great grandmother.

 

Day 136 of 2025

One BIG adventure.

 

Day 1 of 2025

Happy New Year!

I spent most off the day hanging out with family,

watching football, 

un-knitting and re-knitting

 

359 of 2024

One more sleep 'til Christmas.

 

Day 358 of 2024

Tonight was so much fun. 

We were eight family members split into two teams.

Here my DIL, R, is about to cement our team victory

 by hitting the 1,000 spot.

 

Day 357 of 2024

Family pizza, paper crafts and game day.

 

Day 168 of 2024

Happy Father's Day to Fireball.

Today we attended an art fair to round out the weekend. 

See yesterday's post for our other big adventure.

We both agree it was a great weekend. 

Happy Father's Day also to our sons and son-in-law 

who have become wonderful fathers for their own families.

 

Day 167 of 2024

Family outing. 

Nine of us went to a ball game. 

Despite the heat, we all had a good time. 

And the home team won.