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Chrismas 2018

Here is our Christmas letter for 2018. Click on the image to make it larger and more readable. Enjoy.

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Our trip to Portland Maine

David went to Portland, Maine in early August for 3 weeks of trial in Kansas v Nebraska regarding the Republican River Compact. The trial only last two weeks. Cathy joined David as the trial ended. Here are some photos from … Continue reading

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Only 118 days to Christmas – Mom’s Christmas cookies and breads

My mom always made a big deal of Christmas including the baking of about 15+ different cookies and numerous special breads. My niece recently asked me for some of her recipes. My husband decided it would best to put then … Continue reading

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Shredded Beef for sandwiches

Most of the recipes we post here are the “healthy” category. But we also are posting “other” favorites. This recipes falls in the later category (of course, in moderation, most things are “good”). When we are having a larger group … Continue reading

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Rarely a dull moment here

So much going on here. We received a note form a friend, who attended our church before moving some distance a way, asking for an update on what is happened with use and our girls. Here’s the response. Betsy‘s wedding … Continue reading

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Hummus recipe and variations

Also below a recipe for Tahini at the bottom. I went looking for a hummus recipe. Below are two that seemed good with helpful comments on modifying the recipes to taste. First recipe and comments from: http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Hummus-III/Detail.aspx Ingredients 2 cups … Continue reading

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First recipes from Eating Well Magazine

As a result of David’s reading, we are expanding our repertoire of foods. We are finding that we can eat very delicious foods that are good for us and help us lose or maintain weight. Two excellent sources of recipes … Continue reading

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Barfield’s Christmas letter 2009

Here is news from 2009 (and the last part of 2008). 2009 brought our 30th wedding anniversary. Five years ago, we did not celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary as we planned since Cathy’s Dad needed our care during in his … Continue reading

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David & Cathy’s 30th celebration

On August 29, 2009, we celebrated our 30 years of marriage by renewing our vows and a dance.  (Note: our 30th wedding anniversary vacation occurred the end of last year when we went to the Philippines.  See David’s blog summary … Continue reading

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Our Story

Below is the “Our Story” we wrote at the occasion of our 30th wedding anniversary celebration, August 29, 2009 David was born the first child of a career Army enlisted man, J.D. and his wife Anna. Most of his years … Continue reading

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