2023
2023 is hours away from being history.
For these two older ones on Stauffer the year went well for us. When I look back and the last two months of this year had no doctor appointments . . . sweet.
We had a tick list when the year started. Getting the furnace to vent to the south side of the house rather than the sheltered north side, gave the Watson boys a fit. Who ever heard of having the vent right onto the concrete drive! Who wants to tramp through the snow to keep the ice build up managed! I reminded them often and it was taken care of.
The west front steps of our home, were no longer manageable. Brian, a carpenter, took on the job. The front deck with steps wide enough for ease regardless if by walking or in a wheelchair, was completed by spring.
An additional lot that we purchased, was cleared of all undesired that had accumulated over decades.
The Sears rider mower that has been with us for fifteen years now has a zero-turn buddy to help out with yard work. By spring, this Grammie will be able to help out with mowing. Sweet.
Both of our vehicles got new tires as well as all the TLC they need to be reliable.
The two of us relish the warm wonderful home we have built for ourselves and anyone that visits.
Dennis and I have had a good 2023. If I could spout off for a wish . . . it would be that family would visit oftener. But being realistic, our kids are doing the very same thing we had to do . . . work and create their surroundings that bring them comfort and joy.
2024 is right around the corner and Stauffer Avenue welcomes it.
With that I take my leave. ♥