Category Archives: family

the demise of the pumpkin cake

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bad grandma

Okay, I know what you’re thinking. But here are the facts, ma’am, just the facts: 1. My daughter-in-law bought my grandson something similar at a thrift shop. It broke. My musically inclined (aka genius) grandson was royally ticked off. 2. … Continue reading

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the texan turns 35

Happy Birthday, son #2!!! (this photo was taken a few years ago, when Will and I were on a road trip together.  We stopped for the afternoon in a ghost town in Bannack, Montana.  He wanted desperately to see a ghost.  … Continue reading

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a morepie public service announcement

TO WHOMEVER IT MAY CONCERN: I am not an alarm clock.   I can get myself to where I need to be, and I will be on time, but the rest of the world is on their own.  I will stand at the … Continue reading

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sense of style

It runs in the family.

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another tough season

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42 years ago…

Banjo Man was twenty-nine.  I was eighteen.  Go figure.

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game day

Guess who they’re rooting for!!!! (photo by Amber)

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will is coming

“Will is coming” is something my oldest son tells me he can’t say in front of his dog or his toddler. General mayhem ensues, with barking and excitement and leaning on the front door waiting for “Uncle Will” to arrive … Continue reading

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next generation

My daughter-in-law returned to Texas with many yards of fabric hidden in the bottom of her suitcase. I was so proud. My son had no clue why the suitcase was so heavy and why he had to borrow one of … Continue reading

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