Visiting Phoenix

March 17, 2016 by Debra 1 Comment

Visiting Phoenix

Hi, I had the time of my life while visiting family in Arizona. This trip was much needed. My Auntie P invited me to come stay with her. She asked me how long I wanted to stay. Hmm…..I was thinking, how long could I stay before my welcome wore out?! 🙂 Hesitantly I requested three full days. My Aunt said okay and the trip was a total of 5 days- day 1 travel, three days in AZ and the fifth day travel home. Her home is best described as a resort- no kidding!

This is the beautiful room where I spent four nights resting peacefully!

And the pool/hot tub was gorgeous.

Phyllis and Jeff kept me busy the whole time. Several times they asked what I wanted to do or see. Just being there, away from my everyday normal life was entertaining. The main souvenir I wanted from this adventure was a sweatshirt and a silver ring. Of course all the many images I took would be a treasure as well.

When I think of this trip, I will remember the quality time I shared with my Aunt Phyllis and Jeff in Phoenix and all the cactus. So many everywhere. I had no idea. I truly had the time of my life- thank you Aunt P!

Many more images here.

Best Wishes,

Getting Excited!

February 13, 2016 by Debra 6 Comments

Hi, I am getting real excited for two reasons. At the end of this month I am planning a trip to visit my aunt. Many reasons for the excitement: seeing my aunt; going somewhere I have never been and flying! This trip was planned last November. At that time the end of February seemed a long way out. Next week I’ll start planning on what to pack- Arizona weather will be much nicer than Kansas weather!

My next source of excitement is so surreal. Almost afraid to type it out- do not wish to jinx it. Kevin and I will be celebrating our 30th wedding anniversary this summer. Wow- exciting, but this is not what I was referring to when I said “jinx” :). This week we have an appointment with the bank to begin the process of buying a new to us home.

Old Farm House

It’s an old farm house- electrical and structural rennovations were recently updated. When Kevin goes to check on his girls, this is where they are. He has been leasing the ground for our cattle for the past several years. The current homeowners are retiring and have decided to move south. I am having fun looking on Pinterest for creative ideas for storage and decorating. Now when I see bookshelves I have new inspirations.

We will have three spare bedrooms: one guestroom; one office/spare room and the smallest of the three will be made into a changing room/closest. I have been crawling the internet for ideas. Pretty much decided for the office/spare room the bed base will be made from bookshelves.

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What I am not looking forward to is the actual move. Twenty six years of stuff to sort through- purging!

Where and how does one even begin? Post your comment below- suggestions welcomed!

Best Wishes,

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Granddaughters

January 30, 2016 by Debra 1 Comment

Granddaughters

Hi, I had the best day with my granddaughters! My daughter’s maternity leave over, returning to work- I had the great pleasure of spending the day with the girls. Trying not to use the word babysit- I like to think of this as dates with my girls.

It’s amazing how fast time goes the older I become. Brynlee is 6 weeks old. It was just yesterday she was born…….

Take Care.

Best Wishes,