Category Archives: Family

~:: Tales of Salmon ::~

Posted on October 16, 2011 by K

They always come swimmin’ right back up the river ~ And this is what we did this weekend.  Have children around.  Gin came home for a day.  She dropped the dentist off to be Slick Rock Bike Guy and came … Continue reading →

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~:: MAF Retreat – Snow in Them Hills ::~

Posted on October 9, 2011 by K

I wrote a serious bit as I was preparing my lesson this morning.  I don’t post those introspective spiritual moments here, but on the pages, when I actually have time to write them down.  If you’re interested: Friday and Saturday … Continue reading →

Posted in Events, friends, Fun Stuff, Light, snow, The outside world | Tagged , , , , , | 22 Comments

~:: Up the Hill ::~

Posted on October 5, 2011 by K

A week ago, we bravely remembered it was September, and realizing that the weather was about to take an earnest turn, threw our two old men into the horse trailer and drove up the mountain.  It was a simple ride, … Continue reading →

Posted in A little history, Family, Fun Stuff, Horses, Images of our herd in specific, Seasons, The outside world | Tagged , , , , | 27 Comments

~:: Bedlam ::~

Posted on October 3, 2011 by K

Here is the story of our luck.  It’s not a simple tale.  And maybe it’s just this year.  But maybe it’s not.  So I was – doing something.  I think I was cleaning the kitchen.  I probably wasn’t, but the … Continue reading →

Posted in A little history, dogs, dumb stuff, Family, Just life | Tagged , , , , , , | 45 Comments

~:: The Explorer Bike Club ::~

Posted on September 27, 2011 by K

The last of it.  The catch-all.  The round up.  How many times can you say, “That baby is SO adorable!” before you start feeling – I dunno – used.  Worse – repetitive.  This is the problem with people who have … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Gin, Journeys, The g-kids, The kids, Visits | Tagged , , , , , , | 32 Comments

~:: More Educational Moments ::~

Posted on September 25, 2011 by K

This is probably just the rest of the actual lessons learned.  Maybe. Lesson One: how to fix a gate, primarily to make it rattlesnake proof (my take on it) but also to make it functional (Gin’s take on it) so … Continue reading →

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~:: Lessons We Learned in St. Fe 2 ::~

Posted on September 21, 2011 by K

In the land of the Riders of the Purple Sage when you live with Big Brothers who have adventures, but you are small – very, very small – a lot of your life is just – sitting around. Oh, you … Continue reading →

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~:: Lessons We Learned in St. Fe 1 ::~

Posted on September 19, 2011 by K

First, I sneak in a few shots – the yard as seen through the windows.  Sunset on the first day. Light tipped leaves.  Brick patio. I love seeing this door at the end of the hall. No fabulous sunsets this … Continue reading →

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~:: Rewind again: Not our Wedding ::~

Posted on September 11, 2011 by K

I will have you know that I am a precursor – a harbinger of our new, cool global modern social order.  I remember very clearly: when I was an adolescent and I realized that my mother had a driver’s license … Continue reading →

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~:: How I felt about the wedding ::~

Posted on September 9, 2011 by K

I bring things on myself.  But you want to add a little personal spice to a significant family event, jah?  A little tangible love – hidden in the details?  So I’ll show you what I did for the wedding luncheon … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Felt stuff, Fun Stuff, Knit Stuff, Making Things, The kids | Tagged , , , | 44 Comments