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Once again I am reminded, when the cousins get together Gramma fades into the background! The four have so much fun together and they always just pickup where they left off as though they had been together just the day before. It's been a cool summer everywhere and so the pool in the NorDak Family's backyard hasn't been used as much as in the past. The four did get in a couple days but not for long....   so the kiddos made a mansion in the basement! Each choosing a room to sleep in that night. This only lasted one night as there was an argument about not sleeping in the "hall." After visiting for a few days I drove home and the grandkiddos all flew to California, some homeward bound and others beginning their vacation! Fun times!

I enjoyed knitting these vanilla socks this a plus! The mosaic pattern was just enough to make these socks a little different! Socks, socks and more socks! Just can't seem to quit knitting them... Pattern: Vanilla with a touch of mosaic! Yarn: Cascade Heritage Sock and Paton Kroy Sock Ragg Shades Colorway: Brown, Beige and dusty blues Needle Size: US Size 1

I was fiddling on my iPhone and took this pic of Denali - just wish it had been on the good camera! Denali - 4 months old She has grown so much in the last two months, her markings are changing and getting darker and her legs are getting so much longer! She has loved having the kids around but last night when things settled down she slept on my lap for an hour, something I've been missing! What a great little kitty!

We've had a very busy week with the nephews and grandkiddos here. They chose a short ride to the water park in town rather than a trip of several hours to Chico Hot Springs. We had a good afternoon and were home in a jiff. I forgot to take pics until the last second... Hubby jumped right in and came up with several things to do. He loves the outdoors and so naturally thinks that all youngsters, especially boys, should love being out communing with nature. Off we went! Over several days we made the Eastern Montana Circuit and visited Pompey's Pillar, Sherdian Butte, and Little Big Horn Battlefield. Pompey's Pillar:   Then it was on to Sheridan Butte, a six to seven mile hike! A little metal detecting was done and a surprise visit from a three foot rattlesnake! We hiked to the top and had a 360 degree great view! We were able to find the carving left behind by Co. C on their way to aid Custer but in reality they picked up the dead and inj...

How to Make a Frittata Makes roughly six servings What You Need Choose 3-4 of the following: 1 onion, diced 1 potato, diced 1 bell pepper, diced 1 roasted red pepper, diced 1-2 cups broccoli 1-2 cups cauliflower 1-2 leeks, diced 12 ounces mushrooms, diced or thinly sliced 1 cup leftover pasta 1 cup leftover rice 1-2 sausages, diced 1 cup shredded chicken, pork, or beef 1 cup tofu, diced Any other leftovers you may have in the fridge Seasoning Ingredients: 1-3 teaspoons spices, like oregano, basil, thyme, smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder 1-2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 - 1 teaspoon salt Frittata Ingredients: 1/2 - 1 cup shredded cheese (optional) 6-8 large eggs, enough to cover the ingredients Equipment 10" - 12" skillet Spatula Instructions Heat the oven to 400°F. 1. Sauté the Frittata Ingredients:  If the meat is raw, cook that first and then remove it from the pan to add back in later. Cook the vegetables with a little oil ove...

There's another birthday at the end of the month and another pair of socks DONE! My nephew prefers short socks so these are about three inches shorter than usual. I'm not confident that they will be to his satisfaction and so I've kept the remaining yarn attached to make any changes necessary. Pattern: Vanilla Bean Striped Socks Yarn: Patons North America Kroy Striped Colorway: Mean Green Stripes Amount: 2 skeins Needle Size: US Size 1

This is the yarn I dyed at the retreat last month.  Fond memories in each stitch! The pattern was a great way to use hand dyed yarn that may tend to pool or flash. Pattern: Waffle Rib Socks Yarn: Emptyknitster Studio Colorway: Mint Julep Needle size: US Size 1