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A rainy week after a very dry summer










 This was a rainy, cooler week.  It was soooooooo dang nice!  My cake was such a flop last week that I felt the need to bake something great so made these little jam cakes.  ….also, selling my little baby grand.  I love this but simply do not play it enough and it takes up too much real estate in our smaller house.  …most people seem to think we have this huge home but really, it’s not at all.  Storage is at a minimum and each room is fully used.  I’ve had times in my life when I’ve wished for a bigger home but the fact is, we have really made this our own.  I always seem to need to ‘do something’ but I believe that’s how it should be.  It should constantly evolve with us.  Plus, our area tends to have very small yards where we have a half acre next to a nice park.  We’ve made my dream kitchen, we have this great porch along with an area for outdoor cooking…..it’s just home now.  My kiddos have all of their friends they’ve grown up with and well, it’s all a home should truly be.  I’d imagine we will move when we’re truly able to be closer to family or if there is simply some unseen thing that has us knowing it’s time.  …for now and the past umpteen years, this is home.  It’s honestly, the longest time I’ve ever lived anywhere.  ….Mikey and I talk about that sometimes…..we’ve been together almost 21 years (anniversary of 21 years coming up this next week)….we’ve lived with each other physically longer than with anyone, even our parents!  We’ve also lived in this home longer than anywhere….just a crazy thought for us.  We’ve had such amazing times plus our absolute worst times here….the house holds some stories.  ….enjoy this Labor Day weekend!  We’re off to watch Connor play football and hopefully seeing Tristan’s family sometime and we’re sticking around home this weekend to clean and prune up indoors and out!

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