New Year! New Hobby!

Last summer I succumbed to a new instrument. When we were in Branson, Missouri, I fell in love with the hammered dulcimer. Since then I have practiced everyday to improve my "style". Having played keyboard instruments all my life, I find the string instruments to be a challenge. BUT, I shall overcome. Maybe I will post a song when I get a little more confidence!!

Boy Meets Dog

"If only this glass door wasn't in my way!!" said the dog and the boy!!

Arff! Arff!! Ryan and Jacob try out Benny's kennel. Two kids and room to spare!!

Time for a Christmas story!

Christmas Day 2009!

Jacob with his talking toy that is voice-activated. The adults enjoyed it as much as Jacob!!

Christmas Highlights

Ryan starts his music career!!

The Three Amigoes

My three teacher friends were over for food and fun before Christmas.

Dogs Are Kids Too!!

What can I say!! Winter in Iowa and we are having a blizzrd. What a difference from the wonderful fall scene on the blog heading just a few days ago. Actually I mowed lawn on Sunday and by Tuesday the lawn was covered with 2 inches of snow. We now have 8 inches on the ground and huge snowdrifts. Going on the 3rd day of no school. I'm sure the kids are loving it.

Speaking of kids......Benny loved the snow and romped and played for a long time this morning until he was literally worn out. He looked at me like I was crazy for not joining in the fun, but my snowshoes are not as sturdy as his!!

Sure glad the corn is in the bin and most farmers have completed their combining for another year.