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Home From Mayo

Hey there! So I thought I'd give you a little update now that we're home from Mayo Clinic. I'll spare you all the details -- for your sake and for mine -- but here's the bottom line.... They ran lots... Read more →

Mayo Clinic

So we got word that I've been accepted to Mayo Clinic! Yay! We're heading there (to Minnesota) on Monday to hopefully figure out what's been going on with my stomach for so long, but of course, that'll be during the... Read more →

It's Growing...

The blanket is growing and the yarn stash is shrinking! Hooray! That means I'm making progress on my first ever crocheted blanket. It's turning out way bigger than I thought, which is lovely since it means Bartley and I will... Read more →

Let's Chat -- Afghans

So I've been wanting to crochet blankets for a long time now and I've finally started one! My sweet friend, Debee, has been crocheting blankets for years and I've always found them so inspiring! But not too long ago she... Read more →

Purple Leaf Plums!

So the most amazing thing has happened! But first, a little back story...... Bart planted a purple leaf plum tree in our front yard years ago -- before we were married -- and we lost it in a storm a... Read more →

This and That and Other Stuff

Hi, friends. How have you been? Just thought I'd pop in for a chat. We haven't chatted about random things in awhile now, so why not today? Firstly, what is it about eating outside that's just so.....I don't know.....dreamy? I'm... Read more →

Heartfelt Thanks

Dear friends, Bartley and I just wanted to say thank you from the bottom of our hearts, for the outpouring of love and support you've shown regarding our cancer news this week. Thank you for your encouragement and for sharing... Read more →

You've Done It Once Again...

Oh my goodness, where to begin..... Well, my dear friends, you've done it once again. You've blown me (and Bartley) away with your kindness, with your comments and emails, private messages and Instagram comments.....you've blown me away with the outpouring... Read more →