Miss Lainie Slidin' High!

Sarah and Lainie are in Toledo this week to celebrate Lainie's 2nd birthday and Sarah's ##'nd birthday! The family is thrilled to have some time to spend together since their house hasn't sold and they've been living apart for months. They went to the zoo even though snow flurries and rain accompanied them, and Lainie had a great time! They'll be with us for Christmas this year as the whole family is coming. We cannot wait! Hard to believe Miss Lainie and Mr. K are already 2!

Aunt Martha's 90th Birthday

Our incredible Aunt Martha celebrated with her family to commemorate her 90th birthday! Roger, India, John and I represented our side of the family and got to visit with all of our Texas cousins (some a few times removed!). Anyway, it was a grand weekend full of stories, jokes, memories, and picture taking. India and I are exhausted!

Ah, Vermont!

The fall colors were no disappointment this year! What an incredible respite for reading, hiking, plowing, and reflection. Thanks to Barb and Rosemary for sharing their time, their vehicle, their place, their dog Lucy, and their friendship. It was a wonderful trip; enjoy the slideshow!

Home Again, Home Again, Jiggety Jig!

After a 3-week jaunt to adjust to retirement, I am back home again and in the throes of preparing a home-cooked meal for my sweetie! While I loved every minute of family and friend time in Colorado and Nevada, I'm glad to be back home with Erick. We have a whole 2 weeks until I'm off again, and we're going to enjoy it! Thanks to everyone for the fun, the help, the hugs and kisses, and the smoochies!

The kitchen in detail...

The master bedroom...

Heading upstairs...