14+6
Another year, another double-birthday-party for Jordan and Ruben! We all enjoyed celebrating Jordan's 14th birthday today, along with Ruben's 6th birthday. It was a simple affair with chili-dogs, chips, fresh…
Rain
Cloudy days are my favorite - especially here in the desert where I have to hide my Scandinavian skin from the sun! I haven't been outside since my surgery, so…
Roasted Vegetables
Another quiet day around the casa. Xavier, Alyssa and Elyany were still with grandma, so Natalie, Jordan, Efrain and Ruben have been here to keep us entertained. Efrain does a…
The Storm, and the Aftermath
After several months of anticipation, the day finally arrived on Monday for my surgery. I was all set for a 9am check in and 11am surgery time when they called…
The Calm Before the Storm
Last week was a very quiet time around the house. We were finishing up our summer school early, in advance of my surgery and recovery, so we basically focused on…
Fixing the Fence
This weekend Paul needed to take a work-trip up to the ranch. There was about a quarter mile of fence that needed to be repaired, and that is no small…
July 4th: An Unexpected Adventure
"A man's heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps." -- Proverbs 16:9 Once upon a time, there was a man who made a plan. "And when you…
The Last Gift
With mother's burial complete, the last of the inheritance money was distributed. I have thought and prayed and researched for many months about what to do with my portion. I…
A Final Goodbye
It's been a couple of weeks, or just a week and a half I guess, and I haven't posted here because I just wanted to process the finality of mother's…
Poetry, Literature, and Logical Fallacies
Summer school this year is heavily reading-centric. Reading is so important! I try to walk the fine line between challenging classic literature and stories that are fun enough to keep…