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My flock groweth

Published on January 10, 2009

More Sheep!!   Lovely, quiet sheep with nary a Baaaa! out of them.   Helpful and handy sheep. Daughter knows I’m a sheep freak!! Not sure where they came from, but I think the black one’s name might be O’Shaughnessy.  See the shamrock on his butt!! Thanks, Minnow.


Happy 2009 ??????

Published on January 5, 2009

I’ve limped and dragged myself into the new year!!  Christmas came and went, with all the children home.  We were desperately hoping to be able to spend some time with the wee boys, who we hadn’t seen in several weeks.  When you’re used to holding them in your arms every day, several weeks is a long […]


Getting closer!

Published on December 24, 2008

It’s Christmas Eve in the morning!! I’m on the first cup of coffee, thinking of all that needs doing.  Daughter, husband and the two boys will soon be on their way – a 3-hour drive.  Number One son can’t leave for here until his wife gets off work at 1pm; we’ll see how many of […]