What makes you dig through old photos? I am not even sure "makes" is the right word. What inspires, or motivates, or sidetracks you to start to dig through your shoe-boxes or old family albums?  For me it was a project - my parent's 50th wedding anniversary. A year earlier I had gathered all the ... View Post

This is my parents with their grandchildren. One of the many photos as a result of our week long family gathering celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. Last week I shared with you the process for taking steps to share photos after a group event. Dropbox was my tool of choice and this week I am ... View Post

After nine months of planning the week finally arrived to celebrate my parent's 50th wedding anniversary. All 12 of us arrived in Sunriver, Oregon on Saturday and we celebrated their anniversary on Sunday. The dinner, slideshow, and presents were all a hit and a complete surprise to my parents. ... View Post

Scout was a Christmas present. My kids really wanted a kitten but they understood my concern. We already had a cat, Tigger, who is 14 and he has been our only pet (not including the hamster Obie and the numerous fish that have come and gone). I was concerned Tigger would be annoyed at the newcomer ... View Post

Milestone events are usually celebrated with family and friends. Everyone is in a festive mood and the celebration is underway.  At some point during the event  a toast is given and the focus is on the guest(s) of honor - people bring gifts or cards and some don't (because the invitation said not ... View Post