Dad went to a Bob Ross painting class a couple days ago, and look at what he came back with! Isn’t it beautiful? None of us knew Dad could paint! ~his John Hancock Wow Dad! What other talents do you have that we don’t know about? -Kasie
Filed under: Odds and Ends on February 28th, 2010 | 3 Comments »
I probably should re-write this as a proper English sonnet – but here’s the poem for now. First one I’ve written in years. – Walter Curse the silence! Says the the Devil. That time of stilled heart and mind Will be my end, and all my schemes Shall come to naught by its hand. Men [...]
Filed under: Uncategorized on February 25th, 2010 | 6 Comments »
Yes, TheWilli ordered a new digital piano! Sticky keys are not fun to play on, and after getting our current instrument repaired every few months, we knew it was time. Yesterday we watched excitedly as the UPS truck drove up our driveway, carrying our treasure. “It’s HERE!!” Oh yeah! Unwrap that bad boy. Sweet! The [...]
Filed under: Family News on February 23rd, 2010 | 1 Comment »
Possible recipes… Adding essential oils… Testing the consistency… Angie’s artistic touch to the scene… Preparing the lavender scented batch… The tubes and trays, ready to be poured into… I don’t have an “after” picture, but our first attempt at making chapstick turned out pretty well! Many thanks to our teacher – we couldn’t have done [...]
Filed under: Odds and Ends on February 20th, 2010 | 1 Comment »
Just 5 years ago, and yet so far away. Lots of memories! For Nate and I, it started out as a dream. A dream that resonates in the heart of every youth from sea to shining sea – “I want money”. Click the image for awesome hi-res retro-ness! – Walter (BTW, I’m preparing some more [...]
Filed under: fun on February 16th, 2010 | 2 Comments »
…but for some reason, I like it. It’s a great candid shot. Then again, maybe it’s because there’s a strange and creepy kid spying on us in the background. -Kasie
Filed under: Odds and Ends on February 14th, 2010 | 8 Comments »
…by my big bro Jason, a quote from yours truly, while playing some Phase 10. Here you go, Jase! “That’s why we don’t read directions, because you find out terrible things!” ~a “Kasieism” If you’re totally confused, don’t worry. You’d have to live with my crazy family to truly understand, but I’ll try and explain. [...]
Filed under: humor on February 12th, 2010 | 6 Comments »
For those of you that know me you would know that I really like to work with wood. But recently it has been way too cold to be working in the shed. So I made a temporary little work space in our attic, where I made this: I hope that it warms up soon! – [...]
Filed under: Odds and Ends on February 11th, 2010 | 5 Comments »
Yeah, we’re currently without water over here! I think most everyone knows that the east coast in general has had a rather severe winter, TN included. But before, whenever we had a cold night we’d leave our water in the faucets and showers dripping so it wouldn’t freeze. Last night the temperatures dropped rapidly and [...]
Filed under: Family News on February 10th, 2010 | 2 Comments »
I thought these deserved to go on the blog… ~Evan demonstrates a new way to wear necklaces ~I’m guessing Nate didn’t want his picture taken! ~Elijah, is this your poker face? (we were playing poker at the time…) ~this is me this morning, trying to dry my massive hair. I told you it was crazy! [...]
Filed under: humor on February 9th, 2010 | 3 Comments »