We have survived husband’s first year of retirement!
His retirement started off with a bang when we both came down with covid this time last year.
I barely remember last December but we have pictures to prove that we, indeed, celebrated Christmas.
Wow!
The lawn and building a new deck kept husband busy spring and early summer.
I tended to the garden pulling weeds that migrated from the lawn to all the garden beds.
In between pulling weeds, I threw things on the back porch. I do enjoy having my hands in the mud.
On a beautiful October day surrounded by family and friends, our son and the love of his life were married.
After the wedding, we started remodeling our kitchen.
I say “we”. 🙄
What I really mean is I pick out what I want, assist by handing him tools and leave the room when the swearing begins. And the swearing doesn’t necessarily come from husband! 😆
And in-between we lost two very dear people.
As we enter the Christmas season, let us remember those who make the holidays meaningful. I wish you and your family all the love and happiness this season can bring and may it follow you throughout the new year.
Merry Christmas!
Back Porch Studio 
Lol about the ‘we’ and the swearing… 😀
Merry Christmas! 🎄
Merry Christmas to you & your family! 🎄