When little kids come to dinner at our house, I like to give them a job. It gives them something to do, helps me out, and … it makes...
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For Easter weekend it was actually warm in the high desert, a surprise for all of us! Our friends were over staying in their own place and came for...
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Every year in March and April we get a few weeks of beautiful weather in Oregon. So this month marks the official start of a fresh gardening season in...
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“Stillness of soul is increasingly rare in this world addicted to speed and noise.” –Sarah Young Oh, just editing these pictures makes me miss our time with our kids...
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Spring is here in Oregon. At least in my front and back yards, we’ve already begun gardening and mowing and planting flowers. It’s my favorite time of year, and...
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Here’s a beautiful Fruit Pizza Dessert recipe that you prepare in ahead of time, and it serves a crowd! “Courage is being scared to death, but saddling up anyway”....
Read More Entertaining with Courage and Fruit Pizza Dessert Recipe