Weekend Away

During a recent trip to Germany, we spent a weekend in Austria with friends. Often, I find myself getting lost in this photo. It all seemed, and still seems, very surreal; dream-like. A dream I intend to visit often.

A Kodak Moment

My sister requested holiday photos for her Christmas Cards. Request granted.

Blog? What Blog?

Hello. I’m still here. I’ve always been here. Its true, my blog is looking somewhat forlorn, but the reality is, life has been full and I just haven’t taken the time to sit down and write about it. So there you have it. No excuses. I may, or may not return. Writers block seems to have set in. :/

Happy Halloween!

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Autumn, the Year's Last, Loveliest Smile. -William Cullen Bryant

Every once in a while you get a photo or two that you really love. I love these! Just love ‘em. My hat’s off to Mr. Baker. He snapped these at our Pumpkin Party a week or so ago. This is the fourth year we’ve hosted the event for family and friends. After the carving and hayride, the kids took to the field. The years will fly by and they’ll quickly grow, but hopefully this golden day in October will be a childhood memory they’ll remember forever.

Sam Keen Says...

"Deep summer is when laziness finds respectability. "

Life is Good

My blog is in shambles. I don’t call. I don’t write. But I can explain. Well, sort of. Consistently sticky temps have kept me beachside, lakeside, poolside and at times, beside myself. That summer to-do list was modified to relax and enjoy. However a quick peek at my calendar and reality sets in. September is lurking. My neglected house is breathing a sigh of relief. Time is running out for those overly reproductive dust bunnies but don’t break out the broom and dustpan just yet. I’ve got a couple more weeks. The back-yard hammock is calling my name. I’ve got just enough time to wrap up that summer read and daydream…

To: Mr. Baker - From: Mrs. Baker

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My debt to you, Belovèd,

Is one I cannot pay

In any coin of any realm

On any reckoning day.

-Jessie B. Rittenhouse-

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Lake Michigan Sunset

Summer is wreaking havoc on my blog. :)

Hello Summer

Outer Banks, NC

Flashback

Well, well, well, it looks like the summer of ’78 was a hot one. If you’ve got it, flaunt it - that’s always been my motto. Not really. {Just in case my sarcasm went undetected}

I Like the Way You Smile

My favorite snapshot of the weekend. Sure wish it didn’t have to end.

Flashback

With two consecutive posts on the bovine sort, it would appear I’ve got cows on the brain. It’s that time of year I guess. This calf had a bit of a rough start and was bottle fed. Of course I was more than happy to oblige in that department. Despite the photo’s blurry quality, it will always remain one of my favorites.

My sister and I are in what I call our “Daphne and Thelma phase” - you remember, from Scooby-Doo. However our Mystery Machine was green and yellow, took the form of a tractor, and had the name John Deere on it. :)


May your holiday weekend be a memorable one!

Spring Babe

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175 Cheers for Lamont

It was everything an historic celebration should be and then some. I don’t think the little village of Lamont has seen this much commotion….ever. Happy Birthday!

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Flashback

I remember this parade like it was yesterday, but it wasn’t yesterday. It took place twenty-five years ago. I officially feel old. Lamont was celebrating its 150th birthday - which is known as a Sesquicentennial. My bike was decked out with patriotic flair and I had a basket full of candy that I liberally tossed to onlookers. The sleepy little village along the river was alive with friends, neighbors and many out-of- towners. It was a good day. Tomorrow {Saturday} will mark Lamont’s 175th birthday. This time I’ll be one of many onlookers {camera in hand} as my nephews make their way around the boulevard. Oh, and yes, they’ve been instructed to throw Aunt Dana handfuls of candy. :)

Afternoon on the Farm

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East Meets West

My nephews were very intrigued with our recent guest from China. Harry kindly entertained them by writing their names in Chinese Characters. They even learned a little Mandarin. Noah {in purple} presented his new friend with a picture he drew of the Great Wall.

Looking Back

When we returned home from China back in August, we hit the ground running. There wasn’t a good deal of time for reflection. We were pleased to be home; back to family, friends and all things familiar. However, as odd as it may seem, it was a bit overwhelming as well. What was second nature now took a bit more effort. Day to day life was calculated and careful, not effortless as it had seemed prior. The world I returned to was now seen through different eyes. There was a change and I felt it. Many people ask what I took away from my experience over there and that’s a tough question for me to answer. Not because I can’t answer it, but because for me the deepest things were acquired on a very personal level - the past two years as only I could experience them, feel them, and see them. However I will say, this homebody was given an unexpected, and let’s just be honest, slightly unwanted, chance to travel the world and I am grateful.

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Flashback

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The weekend is here. Kick-back, relax, and ENJOY!