My first Crock-Pot chili!

Three kinds of beans!

It's possible that I made too much.

Thanks, Mom and Dad!

Here comes 30

Omits time of birth: 2:38 a.m.

Also, Grandma gave me this: a card (written by Mom) that Dad gave her on the day I was born, nearly 30 (30!!) years ago.

Lordy.

My adorable parents

My parents (Steve and Debbie) love having a lawn to care for. I did not inherit that gene.