2023 was a bittersweet year for Christian and Ian, marked by the loss of family members, Dianne’s move to memory care, and Ian’s excitement at The International DOTA2 event. Christian enjoyed work travels and both faced challenges and made vibrant memories with loved ones. Now in 2024, they plan to adopt a German Shepherd amidst snowy travel concerns.
Category: World
Hurry Up Fall, We Need Color
As Ian and I prepare for our wedding, we are having some photos taken with the dogs. Our wedding photographer … More
My oh My, the Scenery Is Amazing
My favorite memories often have a camera in my hand. It all started with a Kodak Instamatic shooting on 126 … More
Driveway Maintenance 102
The stone is always bigger than you think. I have running the blade and the landscape rake over two tiny … More
Morning Walks are My Quiet Time
Morning walks are critical to Spring time energizing.
#MyFuglyTree Gets New Lights
#MyFuglyTree lost its Christmas lights today. New lights were added the following day. Out with the colors, in with the … More
Fall Planting for Spring Color
I purchased bulbs for the plant boxes at the Depot a few weeks ago when they were 50% off. I … More
First Snow 2019
There were elk bedded in the field when I opened the door to let the dogs run. Luke put out … More
Roses Don’t Care
Fall is quickly approaching. The daytime temperatures have dropped 20 or more degrees in the past 2 weeks. Today, it … More
And, The Flowers Will Bloom
The drip system cost more than I expected. Yet, the benefits are breathtaking. The Rose’s have exploded. They are taller … More