Tales of a married couple, four kids, a dog and a big purple house. Wednesday, July 02, 2008. Nine Months Pregnant, Crazy and a Renovation Update. Thursday, May 01, 2008. Hostas fill in pots well, overwinter in the well and generally give me a nice bit .

Nobody has seen the porch looking this complete in at least 50 years, probably closer to 80. Now Woody has turned his attention to a weird little detail on the windows.

Wednesday, February 22, 2012. This morning I was driving to work and as I sat waiting for the light to change, I saw a squirrel run across the road. I was impressed how it crossed between the standing cars. They say animals can learn those things. And there being something in there about the dangers of the road.

Saturday, March 5, 2016. Yesterday morning provided perhaps the most beautiful scenery yet this winter. And thanks to a new job where that scenery translated into a two hour delay, I had time to put on some boots and enjoy a quiet morning walk through the snow. Did you notice the springhouse is in the picture above? Saturday, July 19, 2014.

Thursday, September 24, 2009. This is not an update. I am a lousy blogger. Sunday, July 06, 2008.

Friday, May 20, 2011. As Marcus-the-Mighty and Amos were finishing up the Sheetrock Friday, guess who shows up? The Building Inspector for the city. But a NEW Building Inspector. So I have to take them out. And replace the newly refinished, freshly painted, re-glazed, original, b.

Random updates on family, life, and work for those we love and miss. Thursday, July 28, 2011. A couple of weekends ago Nate and I celebrated 12 years of marriage. We were able to get away - alone. Here are a few pictures. On one of numerous bike rides - Bay of Green Bay in the background. The kids joined us after 2 days alone - we had a blast with them as well.