Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese frosting

Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese frosting

For years my brother and I competed for the honor of “Best Carrot Cake.” Eventually I gave in and told him “You win! You make the Thanksgiving carrot cake from now to eternity.” He tried to get me to take on that task after a few years, but I declined. I must say, I…

A Saturday afternoon

A Saturday afternoon

Saturday afternoon: spent with David, Michelle and Lily. Got to try out the Wii, play with the baby girl and try Bison Short Ribs at Ted’s Montana Grille. Oh, and see Kevin and Marie when they came by to get the top of the wedding cake to celebrate their first…

BragBook pages

BragBook pages

The bug really bit me on these little bragbook size scrapbook pages — The book fits in my purse so I can show off to anyone who will look. So, I’m adding more pages in hope that I’ll have enough for creating Christmas gifts. Nicol Family

Small Scrapbook pages

Small Scrapbook pages

I’m trying to put this year in perspective – it’s not over, but it’s been quite eventful: 2 weddings, a funeral, sick in bed for a week, a new PhD in the family and my first grandchild… just to name a few things. So – I’m…