Bittersweet…

It’s always bittersweet to get on a plane and fly away from the Condo to our home in Seattle. I’ll be separated from Dear which is always hard but reunited with my children which is always good. I’ll miss our favorite early morning walks at Emma Wood. We haven’t established an early morning walk in [...]

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Veteren’s Day 2009

Thank you, thank you to all the soldiers who have gone before us and those who are still serving us. Thank you to all those who are in harm’s way keeping us safe. May God protect you from evil and bring you safely home. “They have laid aside their armor For the robe of spotless [...]

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Counting Down to Saturday…

I love this view that we had on our early morning walk this past Saturday. The sky looks painted don’t you think? This coming Saturday I fly to Seattle and will be at our home there until the New Year. I’ll miss our early morning walks here in Southern California with Dear and with Willow. [...]

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Tea Things Tuesday ~ White

I found these pieces at a thrift store. They are Johnson Bros. I got several round and square dessert plates, too. Please visit Kim at Shabby Pink & Pretty the hostess of Tea Things Tuesday to join in or see more Tea Things…

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Montebello Dear Old High ~

It’s almost Monday so it’s time to post mosaics for Mosaic Monday with Mary at Little Red House and post something blue for Blue Monday with Sally at Smiling Sally! On Thursday last week I met 2 of my sisters at the high school we all graduated from for a Homecoming Reunion BBQ. The school [...]

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Onward We Will Go ~ Hymn

Onward We Will Go With our Savior close beside us, Onward will we go; With His loving hand to guide us, Onward will we go. Since His truth abideth ever, And His love no power can sever, Since His promise faileth never— Onward will we go. In the strength of His salvation, Onward will we [...]

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Good Saturday Morning!

It’s still morning on the West Coast. I took this this morning during our walk at Emma Wood State Beach. It was a crisp beautiful morning. I don’t feel like a half stuffed limpy scarecrow anymore. Hope you all have a great weekend. In the morning, O LORD, You will hear my voice; In the [...]

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Too Much Fun Leaves Me Limp…

This is how I feel right now. So many fun things on my plate that have made me a little limp. I’m looking forward to the weekend and some relaxation. I’ll post some photos from the Homecoming for Blue Monday and Mosaic Monday.

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Roasted Tomatoes ~

Head over to the Mennonite Girls Can Cook blog today and get the recipe for these… They really are tasty and would be great in a Caprese Salad. We used them in our hamburgers and it really added a great dimension to the burger. Enjoy! If you haven’t already, the Mennonite Girls Can Cook blog [...]

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Homecoming!

Today two of my sisters are meeting me at Montebello High School for a Homecoming BBQ. It’s special this year because our High School is celebrating their 100 year anniversary. Kathy graduated in 1964, Vera graduated in 1966, Fred graduated in 1967, and I graduated in 1968. It wasn’t easy following my older sisters and [...]

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