Picture Day! June 15, 2026 Edition

Starting with me when I got my new (again!) glasses because I don’t remember if I’d already shared it here…Maisie resting on the deck…some new angelonia flowers in front (click to see the columbines as well)…at a restaurant that we’ve driven past frequently but never ate at until recently – just a small friendly family …
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Picture Day! April 27, 2026 Edition

It’s been nearly 3 weeks so I have quite a few to share today! GRAND-DOG SITTING for Shylo. Love Maisie’s face, giving her niece the side-eye and trying to keep herself between Shylo and me, cracks me up. THE GRANDS – They spent quite a bit of time at our house this month, including a …
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Weekend With The Grands – March 20-23, 2026

Spring may not have sprung yet, but it’s springing! After a delicious spaghetti dinner Lyra & Maisie enjoyed some time together. The girls love Maisie…and she loves them! PIZZA DAY!!! Monday after school: “Watch for the bus!” They’ll be going home today but it’s been a really fun time!

Picture Day! March 12, 2026 Edition

March 11 – The yard area behind our yard after a night of very heavy rainfall. A couple of hours earlier our back yard (inside the fence) had also been flooded. March 11 – My succulents are thriving on their shelf in front of the kitchen window! March 11 – These are the containers that …
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Picture Day – Nov 10, 2025 Edition

Some lovely fall colors around Bay City Our first snow of the season, Nov 9, 2025 My current favorite tea blend (I use 2 tea bags in one big mug); something I found for the grands to try in their (decaf) tea, yogurt, etc. The dogs Misc

Picture Day! October 20, 2025 Edition

I haven’t done one of these in a while so it’s time…I have some fresh photos to share and I’m going to get them posted first thing this morning, before I do anything else. FAMILY FIRST – In the first few pics the grands had spent the night, and the school bus was going to …
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Picture Day! September 29, 2025 Edition

First, meet Slasher! He has made himself a fixture on our deck…even Maisie & Max have accepted him into the family! Next, the obligatory recent pix of our own critters Some photos of the grands from a few days ago And finally, a few misc pictures at home

Picture Day! July 28, 2025 Edition

We were at a local hospital for Pete to get some scans done. Just before lunchtime a junk food truck pulled into the parking lot outside the front door; Pete mentioned they sell “caramel corn and lemonade” which, I thought, isn’t exactly the kind of food I’d expect to see at a place that’s all …
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