Back in time…
Every little girl's dream is to be Cinderella -- to be transported from the ordinary to the extraordinary, to be dressed in the most fabulous of ball gowns and to…
Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree!
I couldn't even believe it - I had to go hunting through my Nettie's World archives for proof - but it's been 2 years since we had a proper Christmas…
Thanksgiving 2013
Recipe for one fantabulous Thanksgiving: Spend the first half of the week preparing food and the house for Thursday's guests, with loads of help from every member of the family…
Knights of Columbus Picnic – November 2013
Yet another marvelous event that took place during my embarrassingly month-long hiatus from the blog was our second Knights of Columbus Picnic. There was much festivating, baby-goat feeding, racing of…
November at the Ranch
Quick!! Before the month is over, I have to post my magnificent pics from our November ranch trip. Honestly, it's probably good that I have waited this long to write…
Sunday Bullet List
Oh, such a day full of blessings... packed I tell you! In order of occurrence, and as nearly as I can remember, they were as follows: My day started at…
Project du jour: Benches!
This day began entirely too early for me. I was rousted (ever so gently) a bit before 5am, and forced (by all the love in my heart, which overcame my…
Right now…
* Feeling: Cool, refreshing breezes wafting through the open doors and windows on a beautiful 64° fall morning. * Reading: Saint Augustine of Hippo - an Intellectual Biography - by…
The Cuteness
This little tsunami of cuteness might have something to do with my occasionally finding my school day thrown into chaos. I'm not complaining, mind you. [hr color="dark-gray" width="100%"…
Scenes From a School Day
Let me put it this way: Some days are more organized than others. But still, somehow, beyond all hope and comprehension, we manage to get something accomplished. It ain't tidy,…