LaPorte Homecoming 2009

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This past Friday night, our town celebrated Homecoming. My oldest son, Andrew, was nominated by the Art Club for King. Here are a few pictures from the Homecoming Events. King Candidate   The Parade     The Bonfire The Game Although Andrew didn’t win, he had a blast.  And I will add, it was great experience… [Continue Reading]

Antique Furniture

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Our home was built in 1926, we live in a very old section of our town, which is great for me, because I love antiques. It’s a good thing I do, with raising 3 boys, I haven’t had to worry much about the furniture getting banged up. On a recent trip to visit my Father-In-Law,… [Continue Reading]

Apple Crumble Pie

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Sometimes a recipe gone bad, turns out for the good. My middle son and his girlfriend had gone to pick apples with her family, and she requested they bake a pie. All was going well until…the pie crust We used the pie filling that I used in the Golden Apple Pie. This filling is the… [Continue Reading]

Decorating ~ No Cost

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Decorating is one of those homemaking chores that I do, that I really enjoy. And if I can do it without spending any money or very little, even better. On a recent trip to visit his Father, my husband brought home some of his Mom’s aprons, knowing that I love to bake and cook and… [Continue Reading]

Frugal and Fun Halloween Costumes

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Our family has always enjoyed dressing up for Trick-Or-Treating. When the boys were little I sewed them costumes every year, and now have 4 containers of costumes, that I guess I’m saving for grandchildren. The most memorable year, was when we all dressed up like Wizard of Oz characters. My husband was The Scarecrow, I… [Continue Reading]

Wordless Wednesday ~ High Climbing Kitty

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My entertainment center is made of an antique tool box, it’s at least 7 foot tall. Yesterday, Kali decided to take a little stroll on top of it. For more Wordless Wednesday fun, please visit: ~Wordful Wednesday hosted by Seven Clown Circus ~Wordless Wednesday hosted by Go Graham Go ~Wordless Wednesday hosted by The Newlyweds… [Continue Reading]

Fall Family Fun

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Among many of the usual Fall activities, apple picking, visiting the pumpkin patch, decorating, and baking some yummy Fall desserts, our family enjoys football. My middle son plays on the High School team. He is a sophomore, so he dresses for both varsity and junior varsity games. In our town, the varsity plays on Friday… [Continue Reading]