Family Pictures

Snow on My Birthday

According to the Old Farmer’s Almanac, it snowed the year I was born (1972) and then in 1977, 1983, 1984, 1992, 1993 and today. (I think the date is wrong on my camera, I changed the batteries, but it didn’t prompt me to change the date. Weird. I did take the photos this morning.) And my cake my family  made … Read More

The Seemingly Never-ending Flood of the Winter of 2007

Don’t forget to Name That Picture! * * * Back yard pond in the summer.Yeah, see the hole there in the back?The one with no water in it?Yeah. That one.That’s the pond. Back yard pond January.January–when it’s supposed to be snowing.Back yard pond now.Flooding.Looks like we live in the bayou.Front yard normalFront yard February 4, 2008Front yard one day later.Flooded.Water … Read More

Meet the Family

Lloyd (standing), Denny, Phil, Zane, Grandma Schalk, Phil’s step-dad (standing), Phil’s mom Meet the family. First there’s Lloyd. He was, at birth, chosen to be the son to stay. Is there a technical term for this? Lloyd was never allowed to date let alone think of moving out or getting married. He needed to remain at home to take care … Read More

What a Fabulous Birthday!!!

My child wanted to buy a present for me and asked for a wish list, so I gave them one choice, because it really was all I wanted. So we went to Target and they picked it out. They also “secretly” picked out my card, it was beautiful. “We both love you, Mom” they signed it and Dad and drew … Read More

What A Difference A Week and A Rake Can Make!

On this first day of spring, it was seventy degrees! Look at the difference between last week when Jen was here. Here’s her little guy playing in the snow for the first time ever. Here’s what it looks like today after I raked. Oh, and be quiet, I didn’t get around to raking in the fall. Besides, its good for … Read More