Author Archives: jen
the little house in the big woods
Or more accurately, the little tent in the lost forest… Steve borrowed an outfitter’s tent from a friend and we set it up back in the woods a couple days ago. It’s fully equipped with a wood stove so it’s … Continue reading
upgrades
Two upgrades to the firepit area: Recently acquired by Steve, a free ginormous cable spool to be used as a table (possibly to be split into 2 tables with other legs/support): Semi-trained guard/watch dog to protect against intruders (or make … Continue reading
bread & wine
I was really excited when I found out several weeks ago on Shauna Niequist’s website that I could get an advance reader copy of her new book Bread & Wine. I had read her other books, Cold Tangerines and Bittersweet, … Continue reading
this kid
This kid… …who I wanted to freeze just before he lost his first tooth, now has two missing teeth and is, I just realized, only a few months away from turning seven (yes, 7!) years old …who doesn’t like peanut … Continue reading
not so long
Note: This had been sitting as a draft for a few weeks and I never got back to it until now when I logged in to start another post. Winter is seeming a bit longer after a few more feet … Continue reading
lake effect
It started snowing Sunday and pretty much hasn’t stopped. Natalie said it feels like we’re in a snowglobe. These are some pics taken over the last few days (click an image to view larger).
Adventures in basement remodeling – part 1
This could technically be part 2 if you count the carpet removal/reinstall ordeal, but I’ll keep it as part 1. The current status of the basement, a.k.a. what we’ve Steve’s been working on: The demo is now 99.2% complete. The painted … Continue reading
the letter s
Sunshine and a sprinkle of sparkly snow (everything looks a little prettier now, even the cardinals)
2 years
We’re in the process of remodeling our basement, basically gutting everything that was done by the previous owners and starting over. In Pioneer Woman fashion, I say “we’re” very loosely. Part of this involved tearing up carpet that was only … Continue reading