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Along came a boy…always the Prince of the family! We often here “Where does the time go?” I like to keep tract of where it goes. In addition to the playground, dinner table, bath tub, and to the pillow there are so many memories with Andy! Travel & camping time in the mountains at 2… Read more

With no time to do anything but celebrate, that’s what marks our days since March 2019. But today I’m remembering a time, last November when we had the opposite problem. However, even then we had time to appreciate what was… Getting out my grandmother “Maw Maw’s” china, making Chicken Normandy and gathering the family was… Read more

When looking at family wedding pictures once…I asked ~my little boy~ “which of the pictures do you want?” He replied: ” The one of Molly and me in the gardens!” Maclay Gardens in Tallahassee, that is! Seventeen years later he was photographed with another lady in those same gardens…Breanna Rose, his fiancee, after becoming engaged… Read more

There is nothing quite like “our” Gulf of Mexico; here on the Emerald coast.(Rosemary Beach) Along the Gulf Coast you’ll also find a restful cape, cut off from the rest of the world just for you, Cape San Blas. This is where we have found peace and rest many times. One of those times was… Read more

In the heart of the Rocky Mountain range… Salt Lake City scene for sledding December 2014 Welcome gifts bags at Elizabeth’s apartment delighted us! The next morning…coffee. Thus began our passion for the French Presse! All of our days ended even sweeter! 12/30/14 The big Six-0 squaring you right in the face, Mr.! Time to… Read more

Weekend throwback to 6 years ago in Costa Rica… The amazing rain forest, “Rainmaker” near Parrita It was sunny, hot, beautiful and I loved the hanging/swinging bridges. I always love sitting under waterfalls, no matter how cold! This one was freezing! The best part… seeing Elizabeth & Billy in their house! Especially the kitchen! While… Read more

Traditional girls’ trips soared to new heights when the Sandestin Suite Girls hit the surf late summer 2018! A dining favorite, Vin’tij Dieda demos how we all cleaned up at Silver Sands Outlets! And of course the surf…even in February (2019)! More to come on the “Suite Girls” moments!

Soups Up! Another Patriots win, Pats 10-Rams 3! Love the Pansy garnish & souvenir from Canada! Karen & Dieda! Mom & Kenji/Bro! We wondered how long it would be before they all fell asleep! The halftime show…Maroon 5 was a big hit!  

We had camped before in Yellowstone and upon returning I could see why, there is never a bad day really, in Yellowstone. Unless of course you forget to prevent forest fires or get too close to one of the abundant buffalo. (below) I think my camp counselor aka husband didn’t even realize, til he looked… Read more

South of France! (Mai 2014) A little traveling reading from the Mr. that said “I love you,” and Bon voyage! My girlfriend turned this moment into an even more celebrated occasion! Seeing me on my way May 3, 2014! I arrived in Nice and then taxied to Villefranche sur Mer!(above) L’Institut de Francais in Villefranche,… Read more