We love our little granddaughter, Brookelyn, affectionately dubbed Brooke Trout, but she can leave a trail of disaster along with food smears on the furniture, cheerios and toys in the couch cushions, ... Read More about What Happens at Grammas – Grandpa Fixes
The Gift of the Not-So-Magi Daugther
When I became a Mom, I purposed to promote a creative and giving nature in my children. I would cherish dandelions and other such weedy love offerings. I would provide huge amounts of crafting ... Read More about The Gift of the Not-So-Magi Daugther
Morning Photo Shoot – Christmas Eve Morning
It was the day before Christmas, and all through the town, not a liberal was stirring, their cars were frozen down. (No, I am not going to continue the poem, that would be too cruel to us all.) If we ... Read More about Morning Photo Shoot – Christmas Eve Morning
Christmas Eve Morning Snowfall
When our little corner of the Pacific Northwest is covered in snow, we stop, drop everything, and roll with it. We rush out to make a miniature snowman, run the grocery stores out of items, and take ... Read More about Christmas Eve Morning Snowfall
Creative Sledding
We just never got rid of those old doors. We stacked them on the side of the house and over and over we told ourselves we needed to take them to the dump. Meanwhile, they have been excellent ... Read More about Creative Sledding
Cutest Granddaughter in the World!
This morning I wanted one of those life-changing bonding moments, so I took out my very special Cabbage Patch dolls to play with my granddaughter, Brookelyn. Auntie Rebekah chose the bald preemie baby ... Read More about Cutest Granddaughter in the World!








