Monthly Archives: June 2007

Patriotic Car Songs

Posted on June 29, 2007 by Mary

I worked hard on our vacation scrapbook yesterday, determined to finish it up this week, and guess what I’m printing off online right now? Yes, my post title kind of gives it away: Patriotic songs. You see, they were a … Continue reading →

Posted in Parenting, Patriotism and Vacation | 7 Comments

Needles Highway And Other Sight-Seeing We Enjoyed

Posted on June 28, 2007 by Mary

We saw Mount Rushmore, even walked the new (to me) Presidential Trail and stayed for the Ranger’s Program at 9 PM. Patriotic and inspiring don’t even do it justice…but interestingly, my favorite part of our trip found us meandering the … Continue reading →

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More Camping Pics

Posted on June 27, 2007 by Mary

South Dakota weather won us over…cold at night, chilly in the morning and evenings, and hot during the day. Lovely for camping to be able to snuggle down deep into your sleeping bag, and enjoy hot chocolate w/marshmallows first thing … Continue reading →

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Our First Morning Camping

Posted on June 26, 2007 by Mary

After harrowing t-storms the night we set up our tent, we woke up to crisp clean air, sunlight filtering through pine trees and no mud to speak of! (Big sigh of relief from this mama!) We decided to eat a … Continue reading →

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Home Again

Posted on June 24, 2007 by Mary

We arrived home around midnight Thursday from our South Dakota camping trip! Friday was a blur of unpacking and at least six loads of laundry, hosing out three coolers, chasing away the house-webs that took over during our absence, getting … Continue reading →

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Perfect Patches

Posted on June 15, 2007 by Mary

Late last night I was last-minute patching my dh’s down-filled sleeping bag with a square of denim, there was a tear on the inside and one on the outer canvas cover (it’s an army surplus style)…I took my time, taking … Continue reading →

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Recipes: Smoked Brisket and Dill Dip

Posted on June 14, 2007 by Mary

Thankfully my mother-in-law knows the in’s and out’s of the fair building’s kitchen, and she beat me there on Saturday morning, June 9th. She already had the 100 cups of coffee percolating, was in the middle of making gazillion gallons … Continue reading →

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Decorating for 50th Anniversary

Posted on June 13, 2007 by Mary

Last week’s flurry of real life busyness spinning every which way and added to 50th anniversary “stuff” had me up each night wa-ay past midnight and up again early enough to get the girls ready for VBS at my sister’s … Continue reading →

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22 Days Without Coffee

Posted on June 11, 2007 by Mary

Remember that on May 21, I gave up coffee/cappuccino? I’m happy to report that I’ve had only one minimal headache and weird nausea episode since, on the day after I quit cold turkey. 22 days! It’s a wonderful feeling, knowing … Continue reading →

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A Grandparent’s Legacy

Posted on June 7, 2007 by Mary

Grandparents are so important! Recently my mom and dad had my oldest daughter and two other nieces of mine over to spend two days and one night. Mom taught the girls how to crochet, they had Bible studies, played games … Continue reading →

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