Monthly Archives: April 2013

Happy Birthday, Mason

Happy Birthday, Mason! You’re my third grandchild to turn 11 this year! Elmise, Bella and you! I can’t wait to see you! It’ll be soon…we’re coming down for Max’s graduation! Then you’re coming up north in July for a family … Continue reading

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A Job Well Done

With all the rain and water this spring our pond way overflowed it’s banks. In fact water was running over the far side of our long circle drive. I have a few pictures of our pond overflowing. Our dock shows … Continue reading

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Happy Birthday, Bella

Happy Birthday, Isabella Joy! Your name fits you well! You are a joy! I really can’t believe you’re 11 years old! Where does the time go? You’re so beautiful!           I love this picture! It shows that … Continue reading

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Books and Bookends

I love to read. I have soooo many books. This picture only shows a portion of them in my little reading room. The shelves actually go around the corner! Some of my favorite authors are: Glen Williamson (He was my dad!), … Continue reading

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Eagle Sighting

This morning I became sooo excited! I know it doesn’t take much to excite me… But let me explain. We had just driven out of our driveway onto the road in front of our property when I saw it! A … Continue reading

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Harley To The Rescue

Harley suddenly jumped up onto the bed and began nudging, with his head and paws, into Bob!  Bob was sound asleep. He didn’t even know his wife, Emmie, had gotten up in the night. She was up alright…no, she was … Continue reading

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Woodpeckers

I love birds, along with all wildlife. I don’t like it when woodpeckers peck on my log house! We have lots of Downy woodpeckers and Hairy woodpeckers. They don’t bother us too often but once in a while…! They love … Continue reading

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There Is A Way That Seems Right…

We were traveling from Chicago to Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada with our daughter, Pam, and son-in-law, Gene. The first day, still in Wisconsin, we stopped at a rest area. There was a nice sign and the beginning of a trail. Ah, … Continue reading

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A Tremendous Worship Hour and A Celebration of Life

This morning our church body met as usual, but today we met with heavy hearts. A family who is loved by everyone in our church lost their 12 year old son by a self inflicted gun shot wound. He was … Continue reading

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A Blue Ribbon Granddaughter

My granddaughter, Sydney, just sent a picture of herself to me! She competed in a flute competition this morning and won first place! I’m so proud of her! She was in the 1st division and was graded on several aspects … Continue reading

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