The household got up at 7:30 this morning and we were all thrown into a flurry of preparing for the wedding. Amber's hem, a forgotten sleeve, some lace, and elastic work all fell into place. Oops, Hannah forgot her serving frock, so I dug out a substitute and installed a new zipper for that. White… Continue reading Melinda’s Wedding…My Version
Category: Family
I Am Learning Lately…
* That I must somehow learn to paint pictures with words.* That grandchildren call up all the latent mothering skills and that bonding is inevitable and intensely sweet...also a dagger when they leave.*That unless 2 people who have been married for 28 years make an effort to remain close friends; life with all it's burdens,… Continue reading I Am Learning Lately…
Family Times in July
I cannot do justice to "Family Camping" in words or pictures. I truly am not trying to do that here. I am simply documenting that we had a good time, camped, and enjoyed the grandbabies.
More Family Times In July
Our children from Thailand and Nebraska came home to join the rest of our family for camping last week. We did everything: camping, Rook, outdoor cooking, singing, canoeing, fishing, and talking by the hour.
Twenty Years Ago
Twenty years is a long time. It's long enough for the children to grow up, get married and move far away from home. It's enough time for the albums of pictures to be falling apart from all the handling. It's long enough to forget which year is was that we took that trip to Idaho.… Continue reading Twenty Years Ago
Elv and the children's gifts to me for Mother's Day. I feel rather blessed and spoiled. The roses are awesome.
Mother’s Day
Mom holding her youngest grandchild. She is also a great-grandmother to two almost three of our grandchildren. And I remember when she was 24! Mom is a good mom to all nine of us. She prays for us everyday and tries to talk to each of us every week either… Continue reading Mother’s Day
In The Living Room
More EtiquetteNow I am going to stick my neck out and ask for your advice. In my conversation with Frances, Amy, and Brad I discovered that they have opinions too about young people… Continue reading In The Living Room
Etiquette Is For Everyone
Ten Rules of Table Etiquette 1. Don't interrupt. Wait your turn to speak 2. Speak quietly at the table. 3. Your left hand belongs in your lap unless you are cutting your meat or breaking your bread to spread. 4. Never… Continue reading Etiquette Is For Everyone
Journeyings
I have been in Idaho and Nebraska the last ten days visiting family. I suppose I should be inspired to write something....inspiring and thought-provoking after all those conversations with siblings and parents. I should be inclined to at least be a bit eloquent having just held a grandbaby for the first time in my life.… Continue reading Journeyings
Stone House Scribblings 