Ringo says hello

 Goofball Ringo somehow managed to sit like this on top of the futon without falling. Even at 9 years old, he still makes us laugh with his antics.

Thrifty Thursday: Citywide rummage sales!

 

Every year, I visit my hometown for their annual Citywide Rummage Sale event. My sister Jill and I have gone for 19 years now. At this point, we don't really care if we find a thing. It's fun to poke around, see what people are selling, and sometimes see an old friend.

This year we had lunch at the A&W to celebrate my birthday (a few days before).

I found these neat cookbooks from the 1940s and 50s, all three for $1. I plan to try some of the recipes. An interesting note it that the word syrup used to be spelled with an i instead of the y (sirup).

I found a large box full of craft items for $10. There are so many things in the box it's ridiculous. I gave some of the kiddie items to my brother-in-law, who teaches kindergarten.

A recent gift from our friend Amy made us laugh, this Christmas rubber stamp. It will certainly be used!

Open windows make friends?

 We were quite surprised to see Lucy and Sadie sitting this close together one recent afternoon. Perhaps open windows invite peace, even if for one afternoon?

I've missed you, Mom

 Ringo: Mom, you were gone a lot last week, and I get lonely.

I think I'll sit on your shoulders for a while to make sure you stay home today. Ok?

The porch door is open!

 Lucy and Ringo LOVE being out on our enclosed porch. We opened the door this weekend because of some warmer weather. I went out there and saw this:

Ringo was chattering at birds behind the blinds.

Constant cuddle bugs

 These two just keep cuddling! And we love it.

Ringo likes variety

 This is Ringo. My mom and dad are always commenting on how I'm changing my sleeping spots. I have several places I like, and I rotate where I sleep. I like variety!