Sappy Stories And Alzheimer’s Question For You Hey Guys. I just realized when starting this post that it’s been over a year since I gave you an update on my Mom and Dad. I did mention the first of February that my 87 year old Dad had emergency surgery for a ruptured appendix, but nothing… [Read More]
Homemade Ice Cream | Arkansas | Alzheimer’s Story
Homemade Ice Cream Have you made homemade ice cream before? Dad loves homemade banana ice cream and I have the recipe for you. The post includes Arkansas photos, a story about a 106 year old lady, auction buys, and an update my parents. The story begins with a birthday. As I mentioned earlier my Dad… [Read More]
How I Recovered The Seat On My Lane Cedar Chest
How To Recover A Lane Cedar Chest Today I’m sharing how to recover a Lane cedar chest…and the cedar chest is mine. It was a birthday gift from the hubby and kids a long time ago. I never got a cedar chest when I graduated from high school. That was the thing a number of… [Read More]
Team Owen Plants The Garden | Arkansas Story
Believe it or not my brother, sister, hubby, and I worked together to help plant Dad’s garden. We didn’t plant everything. My sister had already planted some stuff a few weeks ago and we are enjoying fresh radishes and onions! You can see my brother holding up the hoe. He seems to do a lot… [Read More]
Vintage Blonde Furniture & The Lost Atlantis
Vintage Blonde Furniture Hi guys. What does the Lost Atlantis have to do with vintage blonde furniture? The story follows. I’m glad to report that my Dad is feeling better and I’m home after 15 days in Arkansas. Dad hasn’t totally recuperated but I felt it was safe to leave him and Mom. My sister… [Read More]
Arkansas Story: Painting Is Easier Than Baking
Hey Guys. I’ve been in Arkansas at my parent’s home for the past 10 days. That’s why you haven’t heard much from me. I planned a seven day visit that has been extended indefinitely. My Dad is sick and as you know he takes care of my Mom who has Alzheimer’s. He’s pretty sick so… [Read More]
Almost Stranded In A Snowstorm In Arkansas
Hey Guys. I wanted to remind you of the craft supply giveaway and also give you an Arkansas update. Snowstorm The JTS went with me to Arkansas this time. His Dad and family live in Arkansas too. The past few trips to Arkansas I’ve stayed for a week or more and someone has to hold… [Read More]
Grandma’s Banana Cake Recipe | Alzheimer’s Story Part IX
Do you guys like Banana Cake? My Dad loves banana cake and I’ve made it for him the past two times I’ve been in Arkansas. He’s a little spoiled. The recipe is my grandmother’s and I’m going to share it with you today. Owen Family Cookbook Several years ago some of the Owen women got… [Read More]
The Busy Blanket I Made For My Mom
Sewing isn’t my thing. Think goodness the busy blanket didn’t require me to actually use a sewing machine. Busy Blanket When I post an update on my Mom’s Alzheimer’s disease you guys always leave the kindest comments for me. Some of you are dealing with the same thing with parents, other relatives, or friends. My… [Read More]
My Grandparents Home | Alzheimer’s Story Part V
Back in June while visiting my parents in Arkansas I took photos of my Grandparents home. I thought I would share a few of those today and give you an update on my Mom and Dad and dealing with Alzheimer’s. My Grandparents Home My grandparents have been gone for a while now and I sure… [Read More]
My Dad’s Garden | Alzheimer’s Story Part IV
Sunflowers in Dad’s Garden It’s been a while since I gave you guys an update on my Mom’s Alzheimer’s Disease. I first wrote about my mom and her diagnosis in November of 2014. I don’t share a lot of deeply personal things here. This blog is about home décor, paint, crafts, and general DIY. My… [Read More]
My Arkansas Home | Alzheimer’s Story Part III
My Arkansas Home Alzheimer’s Story Part III Happy Thanksgiving! The JTS and I are having a quite Thanksgiving at home. Our son and his family who live close to us have been out of town and will be back some time today. Our daughter and her family are stationed in Alaska and can’t be here…. [Read More]
