{this moment} – A Friday ritual. A single photo – no words – capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember.

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32 responses to “{This Moment} and an Invitation”

  1. Caroline Avatar

    I sure how that table isn’t in disrepair 😉 Lots of yummy stuff on it! (he could also be drawing hehe, apparently, my brother in law felt it necessary to DRAW under my inlaws table when he was young!

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  2. Jacqueline Avatar

    WOW it looks fabulous!! Can i join in tooo!!?? 😀 Im so loving this photo. Have a lovely merry happy weekend and love to you!!

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  3. nicola@which name? Avatar

    I love it, Valarie. Before the photo fully loaded, I was impressed with the food spread. But hide-out it became is even better!
    Nicola

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  4. cpcable Avatar

    Such a wonderful, quiet moment before the crowd that will eat all that food descends. Lovely!

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  5. Angie Avatar

    Wonderful capture of a moment before the party. Food looks delicious!

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  6. Ren Avatar

    Always a little boys- even as they become bigger. Lovely

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  7. Imene Avatar

    So much goodness!! The party must have been great!

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  8. Christy Avatar

    Great photo – I remember moments like that from my own childhood….oh, the anticipation of the good stuff to come! Your food looks amazing, btw! That platter of mixed vegetables…oh my! Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving a comment on my own “moment” this week! So fun seeing others’ moments, isn’t it?!

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  9. vicki Avatar

    I love this so much-I remember hiding under many table like that!

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  10. child in harmony Avatar

    That is the best photo!! And everything looks soo delicious. Ahhh …is he waiting patiently? Precious!
    happy day!
    ~marcia

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  11. Emmalina Avatar

    That food looks amazing! And guess who is going to be first in the queue ; )

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  12. allison Avatar

    that food looks so wonderful! can i come over? it looks like he in just waiting for someone to say he can finally eat.

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  13. Carrie @ Oh Baby O Avatar

    This made me smile. Food looks great too!

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  14. Ce Avatar

    What a mouth watering spread — Good food almost always guarantees a great celebration! When I was young, I remember hanging out underneath my mom’s quilting frame while she worked on one of her amazing quilts. Wood quilting frames or dining room tables…kids just love having a “den” to call their own.

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  15. Obaitori Spiritual Mothering Avatar

    Very funny. Great contrast. Thanks, Katie.

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  16. AG Ambroult Avatar

    that IS a great moment. Right before the guests arrive, when the banquet is set out–it’s always so exciting. Your post about the FEAST you prepared had my mouth watering. And I was chuckling–you really DID make all the most labor-intensive dishes! Can I come to Omar’s high-school graduation?

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  17. Heather Avatar

    I love moments like these. There is always good conversation and great friends waiting just behind the lens. I hope that it was a wonderful celebration

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  18. Valarie Budayr Avatar

    Actually, he is reading what his sisters drew on the table.

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  19. Valarie Budayr Avatar

    Please join in too. We would love to have you.

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  20. Valarie Budayr Avatar

    😉 The food was great and it was funny to see him under the table. Poor boy, he had to wait all day.

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  21. Valarie Budayr Avatar

    Exactly. I’m glad I had my camera close at hand.

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  22. Valarie Budayr Avatar

    We had so much fun. It was a blast.

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  23. Valarie Budayr Avatar

    I love “this moment” friday’s because I’ve been introduced to so many new blogs. Thanks for stopping by yourself and I’ll see you soon.

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  24. Valarie Budayr Avatar

    Me too. Isn’t it fun?

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  25. Valarie Budayr Avatar

    He’s a very patient boy. Take Care.

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  26. Valarie Budayr Avatar

    Exactly. By the time we ate, we were all starving.

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  27. Valarie Budayr Avatar

    Hi Allison,
    Yep, we would love to have you come over. He finally did get to eat but it took awhile.

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  28. Valarie Budayr Avatar

    I use to hang out under anything. Tables, quilt frames, weaving looms. It is such a cozy place.

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  29. Valarie Budayr Avatar

    Omar’s graduation is 7 years away. Please come over before that…..PLEASE.

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  30. Valarie Budayr Avatar

    We had the best time. It’s been an incredible two weeks.

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