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Thursday, December 18, 2025

Daddy and Teddy

 Good morning,

Daddy and Teddy are all cuddled up watching TV on a cold winter's night.

So sweet!

:),

Lois

Wednesday, December 17, 2025

They Are Traveling Again

 Good morning,

Catherine and Erica are in Honolulu this week.  With all the snow here at home, it's fun to get this picture Catherine took from their hotel balcony.

Have fun, Ladies!  We'll hold down the fort here at home.

Love  you,

Mom

Tuesday, December 16, 2025

House Guest Teddy

 Good morning,

Our friend Teddy is visiting us again while his Mommy, our friend Erica, is traveling.  Our three Labs enjoy having their friend Teddy here.

Teddy is a real sweetheart, but it seems some other doggie wanted to pick a fight.  No, our dogs weren't involved.  Anyway, Teddy had to visit the vet for some repairs and maintenance so is wearing the doggie donut. 

This will be a fun week.

:),

Lois

Monday, December 15, 2025

The Snow Keeps Coming

 Good morning,

It's still Fall and we have had more snow than we have had for entire winters here in the Midwest USA.

It just keeps coming!  At least the Labradors love it.  They have been outside doing zoomies in the snow, but it's too cold for me to go out and take pictures of them.  

Stay warm!

All the best,

Lois 

Sunday, December 14, 2025

Shrimp Dinner

 Good morning,

We ate a light dinner last night.  That's Kjell's boiled in saltwater shrimp, on my home made bread that has been spread with real mayonnaise.  

Yum!

It's not really winter yet, but it sure feels like it here!  It is COLD!

All the best,

Lois

Saturday, December 13, 2025

Winter Window

 Good morning,

This is the view through the window in our front door as of yesterday morning.  

We've had another snow fall, but nothing very serious.  It was just enough to make the morning light and bright as we came down the stairs. 

 Happy Winter!

Lois

Friday, December 12, 2025

First Bread from Alaskan Sourdough Starter

 Good morning,

Here are the first two loaves of bread made with the sourdough starter that our granddaughter, Anna, brought to me from Alaska.  

This is not pure sourdough bread because I wanted sandwich loaves.  I added some sour cream to produce the smooth texture and a rich taste.  

 I sliced off the heel of the bread to take a picture and didn't do a very good job of making a smooth cut.  Anyway, it tastes even better than it looks!

I'm still feeding the sourdough for many more batches of bread.

Thank you, Anna, from bringing the sourdough starter!

Love,

Granny E.  (aka Lois)