animal lover, gardener, knitter, and gourmet cook
 

memorial day

Today was spent at home with an exception of a late-morning motorcycle ride. We took Somerset Pike to 30 and then caught 711 in Ligonier and followed it home. There were a ton of bikes out today. After lunch, I did a bit of gardening, then I lounged in the …

party on garth

We went to our first cookout/party of the season last night. It was at my brother’s house. We’re going to our second one this afternoon at my in-law’s. In between all of the partying, I’m trying to get my garden planted. I got some stuff in yesterday (Brian even helped–he …

easter 2014

Yesterday was spent at my parents’ house with an assortment of relatives. It was a nice afternoon and the weather was decent, too. Of course, it’s calling for snow again tomorrow night–what’s with Tuesdays and snow? The weather better get nice soon, or else!

christmas 2013

This was a pretty laid back year for Christmas activities. To summarize: We spent Christmas Eve with my family. Brian’s mom and dad were also in attendance. After those festivities were done, we went to an overly long Christmas Eve service at our church, then came home and got things …

almost

I am almost ready for Christmas. Almost. I have most of my gifts bought, but not wrapped. Some of my dog cookies are made (none of the human ones though–maybe I’ll skip it this year). The house is decorated–with the exception of putting the ornaments on the tree. So, really, …