I went through my photos to upload to recap the weeks since I’ve last blogged and sense a theme. First, Stellan found this lovely critter in my house. Lovely. Now take him outdoors. Eww. A few weeks later, as Blaine tells the story, he heard Creed giggling and asked him what was funny. “There’s a […]

In my last post, I mentioned Pierce approaching admission to the hospital to begin a ketogenic diet. It didn’t happen. Four days before admission, the doc’s nurse called and expressed concerns. Nothing that was new was mentioned. All the reasons she gave existed when they approved us for the diet. But they didn’t want to […]

I completed my second luxury vinyl plank floor installation ever. I’m practically a professional now! Not even remotely. My thighs and back are protesting, but I started about 2:30 yesterday afternoon and finished just before midnight. The master bedroom, after almost two years of living on subfloor, has a floor. It was intimidating. And now […]

Renovations to the house continue. Slowly. I have a floor in the living room again, Sheetrock has started to go back up, and if temps cool enough, I’m going to try my hand at matching texture on the ceiling in the utility room and bathroom. The 92° in my house currently doesn’t have me thrilled […]

Sterling had a painful run in with a new lawn mower engine this week. He dropped the 130 pound engine on his foot and broke his fifth metatarsal bone in his left foot. He’s on crutches for three weeks, then likely a walking boot for another three. To say he’s feeling limited by this is […]

Eden and Kevin have a baby in their arms! Falcon Alfonso arrived Monday morning. He was 8 lbs 12 oz and arrived after an unmedicated birth that was quite the experience for this grandma. Ruby caught baby, I cut the cord, Charlotte took photos, and the hospital and midwife there were great at honoring Eden’s […]

Blaine took individual photos of the kids on Easter. To update names and faces: Elliot – 10

A few weeks ago, Blaine interviewed at a university a couple hours away from here. He was offered, and accepted, a position as a university photographer. He starts tomorrow. We’re working through a list of repairs on the house to prepare it to sell. Blaine’s been off from work this week and has accomplished much. […]

It has been a wonderful day of worship and food and family. Happiest of days to each of you as well!   He is risen, indeed.