Backdraft #12: Strawberries Instead of Flowers
Pin itDrafted on February 14, 2006 I bought strawberries as a special treat for the kids on Valentines Day – a “treat” because strawberries are not particularly inexpensive this time of year. I took out the strawberries to rinse, and I heard such a squeal of delight come from the below the counter. It was [...]
Backdraft #11: Decisions, Decisions…
Pin itDrafted on February 13, 2006 It was the night before Valentine's Day and it dawned on me I hadn't gotten any special little “somethings” for my kiddos. I had intended to run to the store on my own, but in a last-minute change of plans, Olivia decided to come along. We browsed the picked [...]
I filed a complaint with the Better Business Bureau against National City Mortgage
Pin itThank you for using the Better Business Bureau’s Online Complaint System. Your complaint has been assigned case # xxxxxxxx. Correspondance regarding this complaint will be emailed to : xxxxx@xxxxxxxxxx.com Please print a copy of this for your records. Filed on : May 11 2006 Filed by : xxxx & xxxxxxxx xxxxxx xxxx xxxxxx Ln. [...]
Backdraft #10: Learning to Read
Pin itDrafted on February 13, 2006 With the passing of each month, I have realized that my son will not learn how to read in kindergarten (half-day) unless I teach him. As sweet as the teacher is, and great as the school is, with only 2 teaching hours a day (figure in snack and recess [...]
Backdraft #9: Olivia on Physiology
Pin itDrafted on February 12, 2006 Livi had fallen asleep on her hands. When she woke up her hands were asleep, She told her Daddy, “My hands are dizzy!” Bookmark on Delicious Recommend on Facebook Share on Linkedin Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post Tell a friend
Backdraft #8: Everything's coming up,
Pin it Drafted on February 7, 2006 Roses (strike-thru) Tulips, daffodils, crocus, hyacinth and other miscellaneous spring bulbs! Bookmark on Delicious Recommend on Facebook Share on Linkedin Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post Tell a friend
Come on in!
Pin it Our front door is in – and I love her! Bookmark on Delicious Recommend on Facebook Share on Linkedin Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post Tell a friend
Backdraft #7: Building Update
Pin itDrafted on February 7, 2006 The roof trusses for the house were delivered on the day of the big windstorm a few days ago. We were surprised they made it! The trusses are not up (at least they weren't yesterday afternoon), but all our windows came yesterday. Postscript: It’s fun to look back and [...]
Backdraft #6: Windstorm 2006
Pin itDrafted on February 7, 2006 On the 4th we had the worst windstorm in 7 years. We lost power for nearly 48 hours, while others were out almost 4 days! Our home is surrounded by very tall evergreens. Fortunately, no trees fell on our home or car, but the front yard is a mess. [...]
Being 4 feels like jumping real high…
Pin it For my dear – it is all about the pink… or purple… or glitter… or sequins… or accessories… It’s about drawing, jumping, twirling, tumbling and tossing your hair… My darling princess, you find the beauty in everything… I do mean everything. Today, I walked in the room and heard you say to your [...]
