Have I ever told you about my waffle maker. It’s more precious to me that you might imagine. Ask me what I would take if I had 5 minutes to save stuff out of my house and my waffle maker would be #1 or 2 on the list. Seriously, I’m a bit crazy about it and the quilt that my Lisa’s granny made me.  I’ve been known to put it in the fire-proof safe at times This waffle iron is unlike most any other waffle iron- you’d...

I’m realizing that I have so many old pics that I ought to share here. . . . so I’m re-starting Flashback Fridays. This Friday, I bring you some shots of Cody’s Uncle and Cousin back from April 2004.  Barbara was working toward qualifying for the Olympic qualifiers in Archery and there was a tournament in College Station.  We were really excited that they made the trip from Tennessee. . . they stopped here to visit with us. ...

I started this post on opening day of the the MLB Season. . . . but we quickly ran out of signal on our phones on our way to hunt for a certain turkey (that flirted with me and didn’t live to tell about it. . . .) “MLB starts it’s season today. In fact, the Royals are playing today. So, why am I greeting the start of the season with so little fan fair? In fact, I could be watching the game instead if here posting.” Cody...

 I’m working through a backlog of photos created because I needed to go through over 1,000 hot air balloons. I finished pairing those down and am now looking at the other shots I’ve taken. I know I’ve been quite here on the blog and truth be told, except for a few spurts, haven’t taken nearly the number of shots that I normally do. But looking back, I see lots of family and friends. That’s a great feeling...

- I’m pedaling away at the Rec center (and feeling it.) Please forgive me if I’m not succinct. - I’m listening to the Field of Dreams soundtrack while some college “kids” play softball- the intramural fields are far from a field of dreams though. - in other views, I can see the ag building where Cody and I spent so much time in school. - I can also see the arboretum. I’m reminded of the summer it seemed I...

January’s Gone, but not my One Little Word.  Home.  In fact, I feel a bit renewed as a new month begins.  This month should mean less travel and more time at home.  I’m already tuning in to developing some better routines here at home.  Some observations from January: 1) I knew this year would I’d be spending more nights waiting for Cody to come home.  But bright and early New Year’s Day, my One Little Word and the...