Adventures in High Places
Wednesday Evening Going to the ranch for July 4th weekend was never a sure thing, but we had talked about it on and off. When I said I really wanted…
Books In Transition
We've had a shed in the back yard for several years that has been absolutely chock full of boxes of books. Basically they've been there since we took them out…
“We Are Climbing Jacob’s Ladder…”
If I had to pick a theme song right now, that's what it would be. To recap the health progress to date: I've now undergone two steroid injections, one in…
Low Key 14
Monday was the actual day, but we celebrated Alyssa's 14th birthday with Grandma on Sunday, and, true to her character in general, it was low key. She asked only for…
Graduation
Welp, we made it. Through the school year, through finals week, and all the way to the actual-factual graduation day for Natalie! But a quick re-cap back to the previous…
Two Steps Forward…
Last Friday: Got a pain injection in my back. Saturday: Woozy, rested. Sunday: Felt like a million bucks, walking around upright like a normal person with zero back pain! Went…