Category: Throwback

  • Renovating the House – 2017

    Renovating the House – 2017

    Three years we were renovating our old 1930’s house. Oh right – there used to be a wall there! So many changes in our lives since then. One of the reasons we did the renovation was so Mom could move in with us.

  • Is It a Limbo Snowman or a Disco Snowman?

    Is It a Limbo Snowman or a Disco Snowman?

    Since we’ve been having snow off and on this week, today’s throwback is to December 2010. The boys made this snowman in the front yard. It was great packing snow. But it was also warm enough that the snowman started to lean. We couldn’t decide if he was trying to do limbo or imitating John…

  • Me as a Girl Scout – 1979

    Me as a Girl Scout – 1979

    I always enjoyed Scouting. I was a Girl Scout all through grade school. I remember working on all of my badges but don’t remember which ones I earned. I do remember earning my Marian Award though In general we did a lot of crafts and cooking. We only camped occasionally, only once or twice a…