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celebrations

  • Blogher The Creative Connection

      Greetings everyone,  I'm in St. Paul Minnesota for the rest of the week and weekend enjoying my time at The Creative Connection put on by Blogher. I'm looking so forward to meeting so many of the bloggers I've come… Continue reading

  • The Last Supper and Fare Thee Well

    One day last week it dawned on all of our children that in one short week all of our recent high school graduates, along with "friendly cousins" would be heading off to University. Though we have come to this spot… Continue reading

  • Last Time Around the Sun This Summer: Happy Birthday Mimi

    Oh how the years go by…….     Mimi is often viewed as "the serious one" in the family but I think you'll see by the following photos that this is my girl who clearly has some sense when it… Continue reading

  • Reflections On My One More Time Around the Sun

    A first glimpse of myself at 48 years old. No make-up, no shower, didn't brush my teeth, hadn't eaten breakfast. Just a first look at authentically me.  Someone very dear to me today asked "What does it feel like to… Continue reading

  • One More Time Around the Sun

    It was 22 years ago today that my sweet Zaina was born. I found it only fitting that I create a little montage for you to get a glimpse into the world according to Zaina. Always smiling and always happy,… Continue reading

  • This Moment

    Joining Amanda in a moment I want to savor and capture. Happy Weekend! Don't forget we have the 19 book Elsa Beskow Book Giveaway happening. Continue reading

  • Cornwallis

    June 1776 ~As I was walking to the weavers this morning I couldn't believe my eyes. As I was standing there, riding right toward me and then in front of me was General Cornwallis, servant of King George the III,… Continue reading

  • Summering

    Happy first day of Summer. Summer is: My mother would have been 85 years old today. Though she is no longer with us, we celebrate anyway. She loved summer and lived it fully. We are on the road this week… Continue reading

  • Rock Paint Before Lunch and KAL

    Coming downstairs for breakfast I heard a lot of bustling activity from the kitchen. "Morning Mom! Hurry up we have places to go. We're going to do something fun today." And with that my sweet little "O" continued to pack… Continue reading

  • Off Together

     Psssst……….hey you……, I've got a message for ya. On this great day for cloud watching I'd like to let you know, yes me the katten would like to inform you, that my family is off together , but just for… Continue reading