Lydia spent the night at my parent’s house last night. I dropped her off about noon yesterday so we could eat lunch with Daddy. He’s on temporary disability and I figured he was kinda bored. (So bored he made Paula Deen’s spinach and bacon quiche AND brownies stuffed with a candy bar. Yeah.) Anyway, it’s [...]

It’s fun to be around people who are just like you. That’s why I like being with my family. Yesterday we didn’t do much. We just ate and talked and watched the kids play. But there is just something about being with people who are just the same as you. It’s comfortable.
Sometimes when I’m talking [...]

Do you ever forget how old you are? I do. I know, it’s silly. But sometimes I can’t remember. Am I 31 or 32? I just don’t have enough math skills to subtract 1977 from 2008 quickly.
My brother is the lucky one. He was born in 1980. So, basically in this decade my brother only [...]

My grandmother 11 months old. My great-grandparents. 1931.
I don’t think I’ve ever shared this one before. (I hope not.) I was looking through my external hard drive trying to find a picture because my RIDICULOUS scanner still isn’t working.
This one really made me stop because it’s so light! Most of the time, these old pictures [...]

Reuben 1924.
This is my great-great-uncle. I’ve mentioned him before. He was admitted (committed?) to a mental hospital. And this picture totally makes you understand why! Isn’t it creepy? It looks like the movie poster for a horror movie! *shudder*
(more ww here and here)
hey, I’ve got a kids’ book giveaway going on NOW! 

Reason #1 You never have to feel bad about letting your kids watch too much TV. In fact, if you take your granddaughters on a two day camping trip, feel free to bring your computer loaded up with cartoons and let them watch it in the tent. At 10pm.

Reason #2 You never have to worry [...]

My grandfather’s High School Graduation. 1946.
I know graduation was a few months ago (feels like weeks) but we just had a little off-to-college party for my cousin who’s leaving for college on Friday! So, when I saw this picture of Grandpa (my cousin’s Grandpa, too), it just made me think of them in the [...]

I feel like I’ve been posting long drawn out posts lately. Or short strange little things. Or stuff about other people’s stuff. While I know, deep down you’ve all been wondering about the randomness of my days!
So, here goes…
1. I’ve had McDonald’s to eat two nights in a row. Before that, it’s probably been six [...]

My little brother and me at my Grandmama’s house.
I totally remember that little chair and table set. And is that a robe behind me? I just love how we’re drinking out of goblets. That is so Grandmama. And look at my Strawberry Shortcake nightgown! And Jason’s little hands–they’re still baby hands. How sweet.
I’m getting more [...]

Rueben & Joan. 1942.
Rueben was my great-grandmother’s brother. And if I remember correctly, he ended up in a mental institution. Ew.
It looks like they’re celebrating something–they’ve got some glasses clinking together. I wonder if it’s the car? or themselves? It’s fun to imagine!
(more ww here and here)