Tag: family

  • Rhema Christmas Light

    Broken Arrow, OK Note: There are multiple images and videos of moderate to large size that might take some time to load. We are trying a static cover image for the video to make the page load faster. If you watch the video, it might take a bit to load. The Rhema Bible Training College…

  • Making Christmas (Trees)

    Beggs, OK So, what do you do for a Christmas tree when your combined living room, kitchen, and dining room is about 13’x12′. You might think, “Oh, you buy a small tree and store it for the year!”. Except, we do not have enough storage space. “Oh, you buy a small tree, and throw it…

  • Happy Thanksgiving

    We had Thanksgiving Lunch* at John’s aunt’s house this year. There was turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, sweet potato casserole, dinner rolls, crescent rolls, deviled eggs, salad, stuffing, sage sausage stuffing, fruit salad fluff, cranberry jelly, peach pie, pumpkin pie, and pecan pie. I am sure I am missing something. All the food was great, and…

  • Remember When!

    As a kid most of my aunts and uncles on my dad side of the family live locally. Usually once a year, the out of towners would come in. I remember the large get togethers and all the fun. Especially since my cousins were of similar age. When I was at my dad’s house, he…

  • Fall in Wisconsin 2024

    Some people might interpret that as “Fall in a Vat of Cheese/Beer 2024”. Maybe “Autumn in Wisconsin 2024” would have been a better title. Oh, well. This is a whirlwind review of our stay in Wisconsin. John helped some strange old guy install his concrete steps. Caulking and painting the sunny side of some strange…

  • Visiting Grandma’s Homestead!

    I remember all the great times at Grandma’s. Between family reunions, riding the bike trail, the garden, riding / walking the trail and tunnel, visiting and being loved over the holidays. John has been working really hard on improvements. I love what he is doing and ensuring memories are still being made on the homestead.…

  • Best Charcoal Grilled Chicken in Wisconsin – Family Fun

    Throughout the summer into early fall The Zone serves the best charcoal chicken on Sundays. The meal comes with 1/2 chicken, 2 sides (potato salad, macaroni salad, cottage cheese or beans) and slice of bread. I forgot to take a picture of the plate which is probably fortunate for you since it’ll prevent your mouth…

  • The Half Terrible Mother

    Dinah March 18, 1947 – August 11, 2024 I am sure you all realize that she was not a half bad mother. What you probably do not realize is that she was a half terrible mother. “*GASP* Shocking! How could you!” I know, but let me explain. When dad was diagnosed with cancer, I spent…

  • Happy Fathers Day!

    Family Happy Father’s Day! We appreciate the Love, Care and Guidance over the years. We are thankful to have such great Dads. “Dads are the most ordinary men turned by love into heroes, adventurers, story-tellers, and singers of song” by Pam Brown