We are a military family. To us Memorial Day has never been just a day off to picnic. It is a day to reflect and to remember. Many have wondered if the sacrifices made in the name of freedom by those often referred to as “the greatest generation” will soon be forgotten by this next generation. Korean War Memorial, stainless steel statues ~ Frank Gaylord As parents we feel it is our privileged duty to instill in our two children the knowledge that freedom is not free. ... View the Post
Archives for May 2012
Leaving A Stone ~ Part I
Back in November Mr. Décor, Sweet Boy and I traveled to Washington D.C. to visit my dear cousin L and her wonderful family. While making our “must see” list there was one place on the top of Mr. Décor’s list~ Arlington National Cemetery. We of course went to see the tomb of the unknown soldier. It was an honor to view the solemn ceremony of the changing of the guard. Respect was paid to the Kennedy Family. As well as many other famous heroes who have given ... View the Post
The Good Samaritan
A quick recap of our housing situation is this: Homes in Phoenix, AZ are on the market for mere hours unless there is something really, really wrong with it. We are not opposed to working hard on a fixer upper in a good neighborhood. It does not have to be a castle. The prices are so good that the investors have returned with a vengeance. We were hopeful on one house but lost out. There are currently 8 houses in our MRLS portal. We have seen them all. Insert Panic Here. ... View the Post
Step On It~ A Round Ottoman Slipcover
My fur boy Rudi loves to climb up on the couch. As he is a dachshund his long back needs all the extra help it can get. I’ve had this ottoman since the Tuscan look was in. The size is really perfect and the material is still in great shape, it was just…um…ugly. I went digging through my fabric stash and found a yummy old tablecloth that sadly was no longer acceptable for dining but would be a perfect fabric for a slipcover. I followed the directions that my friend Jill provided on her ... View the Post
For Where You Go, I Will Go
I have spent several mornings reading the book of Ruth. She was amazingly courageous. She left behind her home and family for something unknown. I have a praise report. Our house has sold!!! As I write this we have approximately 34 days to find a home. So far house hunting has been frustrating. In Arizona the housing market has dropped so low that the investors are once again arriving in droves and snatching up houses mere hours after they are put on the market. We found one house. Even ... View the Post
Doing Less Laundry Part Two
Judging by the comments, emails, facebook messages and DTA viewings overall you guys really loved Wednesday’s post about having Less Laundry. Because you asked I will now address the guidelines I use for general household laundry. You might not agree. That’s ok. We’re all friends here. I change the bed sheets at DTA manor once a week. I heard the Queen of England gets fresh sheets everyday but um let’s face it, she has staff. The placemats and napkins also get traded out once a week. ... View the Post