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Graduation, Fifty Years Apart
In the middle of the strange Class of 2020 graduation season, Barbara sent Mindy and me an old photograph she had finally located. Her note was simple: “Feels ‘too late’ to post this on fb when it was going around, but since you guys have graduates and since located it, I’ll share with you guys…1970.”… Continue reading
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When the artistic boy makes you a snack …
Life with boys … when the artistic boy makes you a snack … Continue reading
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Isolation Day 66: Flags on Graves
Isolation day 66 … maps are ready for scout adults to put flags on graves tomorrow (normally this is a troop event – but kiddos are not allowed to meet as a group) … managed to loose my iPod somewhere between the garage and the back door (yes- I still like my 4th gen iPod… Continue reading
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Morgan Is Selected for National Honor Society
Another milestone arrived by email in the middle of the strangest school year ever. Morgan was selected to join the St. Charles West chapter of the National Honor Society. “While this is not the way we wanted to notify you of your accomplishment, we definitely want to make sure you were aware of your inclusion… Continue reading
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Isolation Day 65: The New Normal
Isolation day 65 … the new normal seems less isolating somehow … Thank you St. Charles School District for honoring our seniors!! All SCHS and SCWest seniors will be featured on the electronic billboard at 1st Capitol and HWY 70 for the next 2 weeks! (Thanks for the reminder Nicole Bird) … Last day of… Continue reading
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Isolation Day 64: AP Biology Done
Isolation day 64 … AP Biology exam done – go Tyler … Continue reading
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Isolation Day 63: Practice Zoom
Isolation day 63 … lots of AP Art heated “discussions” today … did a practice zoom call with Mindy and my Dad – that was something … Continue reading
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Isolation Day 62: Back to the Scout Quilt
Isolation day 62 … masks are done for now so I am back to working on my scout quilt – the cats and Morgan were “helping” … Matt did too – he cut one piece and decided all of my scissors were crap and went out and bought a new pair (that I am now… Continue reading
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Oh what a beautiful morning …
Life With Boys … I am losing it because the house is a disaster and the dishes are still in the sink … boy starts singing (with Alexa) “Oh what a beautiful morning” from Oklahoma … ugh Continue reading
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Isolation Day 61: Good Luck, Tyler
Isolation day 61 … huge thank you to Tyler’s AP Bio teacher who dropped of a “good luck” goodie bag (he takes the test on Monday) … also got a really nice note from Maryville … Continue reading
About Me
I started this site so my mom could get news about her grandkids without me having to walk her through the process of trying to open and email attachment several times a week. Since then she has passed away and I’ve fallen off the blog wagon, but I’m inspired to pick it up again now.
