Category Archives: Family

The Other Bedroom

Posted on January 29, 2012 by

I mentioned that last weekend we moved Grandpa to a new room, hence the new bed inheritance in my guest room. Well, I finally have pictures to share! Here’s the door to the hallway, the new hospital bed is on … Continue reading →

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Guest Room Makeover

Posted on January 22, 2012 by

Since we moved my Grandpa to a new room, including a hospital bed to help him get up and out in the morning, his old furniture set needed a new home. My brother was interested in the dresser but I … Continue reading →

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January Projects

Posted on January 22, 2012 by

I’ve been working on new projects at home but this one is for Grandpa! When my grandparents moved to assisted living in 2007 I created this board to help my Grandma recognize family members (with her Alzheimer’s a visual clue … Continue reading →

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10 Years Time

Posted on September 11, 2011 by

I’m sure many people will be reminiscing today about the events of 9/11/2001 and where they were, what they felt and the aftermath. I don’t have a dramatic story, had never even been to New York, and yet, like many … Continue reading →

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Ballgames and Barking Dogs

Posted on July 12, 2011 by

Last weekend was a blur! Saturday found me finally catching up on some sleep since it was cool enough to rest and my bed is just so comfy after the alarm goes off. I put the dogs outside and then … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day Redux

Posted on June 4, 2011 by

What a busy weekend! My Mom arrived on Thursday with the Jeep and Dad followed on Sunday night. Here’s what we accomplished: bought new dishwasher, hauled it home installed new dishwasher arranged pickup of old dishwasher (and old washing machine!) … Continue reading →

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Cleaning Pays, but not much

Posted on April 10, 2011 by

Mom visited this weekend so I had to finish cleaning/organizing the guest room whilst still trying to overcome my cough/cold. Fun times. I’m happy with how the room turned out and while cleaning I found a whopping 52 cents! After … Continue reading →

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5 Years Time

Posted on December 16, 2010 by

In the spirit of the holidays I had my friend Eli over last night for cookies, studying and a chance to catch up. Funny how 5 hours flies by when you’re in good company. Aside from the inevitable cookie mocking … Continue reading →

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Point, Shoot, Print, Scan

Posted on November 8, 2010 by

In just under 2 weeks we will be gathering friends and family to celebrate my Grandpa’s 90 years This last weekend I spent several hours going through two dozen photo albums worth of family pictures. Some were amazing gems, and … Continue reading →

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My Weekend in Pictures

Posted on October 27, 2010 by

October hasn’t been a great month for weekends. The first weekend I did the Memory Walk for Alzheimer’s to honor my Grandma on what would have been her 81st birthday. The second weekend I spent in the hospital with my … Continue reading →

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