Family in AZ

Like so many families, Thanksgiving can be a difficult time to get together because of all the in-laws and extended families. Fortunately for us we have Kevs brother Bill & his wife Gail who have taken us in during the holidays. Gails beautiful daughter Moe & her husband Randy graciously opened their amazing home to …

38 Days Before Christmas

Forget the turkey, the pumpkin pie, the fall decorations..why? Because Christmas is 38 days away!! And if you don’t believe me try going into any store looking for fall decor and you’ll only find Christmas ornaments, stockings, and signs saying “Merry Christmas”. Now I’m right there with this because every weekend I’m baking to get …

The Surprise Visit

At 9:30 pm we received a knock on the door. Jake was standing there with a huge smile. His birthday party wasn’t till tomorrow? And then standing behind him was his two best friends, Nick and Paul. They drove all the way down from Utah just for his birthday. These are the same friends he’s …

What 62 looks like

A special blog...turning 62 today. What does 62 look like? Grateful, happy, somber, and humbled. My husband uses the word “ beautiful “ but I see the wrinkles, sun damage, strands of gray hair...and the list could go on and on. But when I think of all of I’ve gone thru, both the good times …

Christmas Ornament Cookies

It may be 80 degrees in AZ with little chance of snow but it’s still Christmas in our home. So, with the Hallmark Christmas movies on I continue with my Christmas baking. Today was devoted to the infamous sugar cookies. It’s not the baking I find difficult but rather the decorating. There are special people …