There was a week during the summer when Gigi went to camp with the Collins’ cousins; meanwhile the Krembs’ cousins from Seattle came over for a visit to the cabin. The boys spent repetitive hours jumping over and over again. They had such fun! Meanwhile the folks cleared the dock and relaxed beachside. At theContinue reading Cabin Candids: Cousins and Camp
Freuen Family/Full House For the 4th of July this summer we had a full houseful! The 4th is always such a fun weekend because it’s usually the first one when we’re out at our cabin, and there’s no better way to start it off than with all the Freuens out there! On this day afterContinue reading Cabin Candids: The Freuen Family on the 4th
It has happened. That age that infantile Annie defined as an old person. I am 50. I can remember when I was a kid the celebrations at 40 amongst my parents and their friends. Yet, the age of 50 received no such fan fair. I think I may even be the age of my momContinue reading Thank God Age Doesn’t Matter
For some reason, I think about this outfit often. The shirt is so cute and super comfortable. I’ve had the jeans forever–I mean, like for a really, really long time! Perhaps this ensemble was the first outfit I created for August’s box; perhaps that might be why it stands out. You see, I was fastidiousContinue reading A Total Change in Wardrobe
Would You Do a Small or Big Wedding Kiss? Kevin and I just celebrated our 23rd anniversary this past July 25th. I loved looking at these wedding kiss pictures Cup of Jo found. Sadly, I cannot recall if Kevin and I went big or small; I believe we went in between. ‘Challenge Accepted’: Why WomenContinue reading This Week’s Odds and Ends
I can remember a conversation I had with my dad back in February. Hong Kong was a month into Covid-19, and for some reason I had the intuition to know it wasn’t going to be good. I remember saying to my dad, “I don’t know if we will be able to come home this summer…”Continue reading Hong Kong Summer 2020
My sister and I were talking about how we both have serious birthday issues–her’s is February 9th, and mine was yesterday, February 21st. We really don’t like our birthdays. Too much hype, too many great expectations, when really it’s just another day. Although the one birthday I did absolutely enjoy the most in my lifeContinue reading Turning 48 Birthday Will Be Different Than the Rest
Usually when I look forward to my summer, I don’t think much about what to pack. The cabin has all my necessary Idaho essentials: jeans and cutoffs, sweatshirts and sweaters, tees and flannels. There’s also a collection of swimsuits and sundresses. Going home to my cabin wardrobe is like seeing an old friend. This summerContinue reading Summer Must Have: Black Bermudas
It’s June 3rd, and we leave for our summer holiday in exactly 2 weeks. We have such a different summer ahead of us; I can hardly wait. Vincent has already started his summer when he arrived in Seattle this past Friday night. He was allowed an early departure from school, so he can play baseballContinue reading Planning for Summer 2019
In exactly one month, I will arrive in Seattle, and I will not need to make a Target wish list for two months! Instead, perhaps I’ll be posting my weekly Target hauls!! Hehe. A couple of items, mainly one, is completely wishful as it’s an item for our cabin, and unfortunately we will not beContinue reading Target Wish List for May
