Roselawn in Earlier Times

Came across some old pictures we had scanned. The top one was taken in early 1900's and the bottom one in the 1950's. It's amazing to think this house has seen so much history! It was built in 1857... wow, 150 years old!

Semester Coming to an End

My first semester of teaching at the college level has been a great experience. It's a lot of work, but I really do enjoy it! My students have one more week of classes and then their exam. I'm scheduled to teach the same 4 classes during the spring semester (if we have enough register). It is unlikely that all 4 will get the minimum number enrolled, but I hope to have at least one to make. Actually, teaching more than 2 evenings a week would be challenging for our schedule since Paul works in the evenings sometimes as well.

Kiara has been working hard in school and is very proud of her successes. She knows her multiplication facts and has a good start on division. Spelling comes easy to her, and she has a natural interest in science. Her reading comprehension is improving, however, she still does not enjoy books as I hoped she would. I think that all the pressure to read for a purpose sometimes robs children of their desire to read just for fun. So much for my pedagogical banter...

Paul has been working on the house we started flipping almost 2 years ago. It's getting there, but still needs a kitchen. He's also hoping to buy a building downtown with a few partners as an investment. I admire his enthusiasm to dive into new things, but at the same time it scares me. Takes me a while to get used to a new idea, and I like to think things through a little more before making a move.

Well, Little Miss Kiara is still not asleep and it's 10:20 p.m., so I guess I better help her close her eyes...

Goodnight, all.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Here's a picture of "Reverend Paul" marrying his first couple at Roselawn.

Since then, we've been busy running around between our part time jobs, Kiara's karate classes, school, church activities, and turning rooms over at the B&B. We just got another long-term student in today. He will be here for 4 weeks. The other two rooms are booked for Thanksgiving-- but I'm not cooking a turkey! Thought it would be too much with doing the breakfasts for guests and freshening rooms up later that day. Mom is coming over and we are going out for "the big dinner". I hope everyone remembers to thank God for their many blessings. It's so easy to take things for granted, and sometimes we need a reminder to be thankful. So here's your reminder...

Reverend Paul

We went to New Jersey over the weekend for our niece's wedding. Paul had the honor of marrying them. It was his first time, and he really did a great job! (For those of you who didn't know, Paul got his license to marry people over the internet. It took a whole 44 dollars and a few signatures at the courthouse, and now he can legally officiate weddings!... He's doing one this weekend at Roselawn!!!)

The wedding at Princeton was absolutely beautiful, and the photographer was very creative in his technique. I'm not sure if copyright regs will allowed me to post his pictures on my blog, so go to his website to see a few of his shots. http://www.sparepixels.net The first 4 on his site are from Diane and Damian's wedding.

Here for your immediate viewing pleasure (but with much less professional quality) are a few shots from our own camera:


The bride, groom and bride's family.


Pose set up by the photographer.



Dancin' with Daddy at the reception.