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Happy Birthday David!
Da-Da (day-day), also known as Beloved, Bunny-luv and Daddy turned 50 on October 30. We actually gave him candles saying 05 on his cake since David would be much more easily recognized as a five year old than a fifty … Continue reading
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Happy 9th birthday to Quinn!
Our joyful, strong, tender, kind, social, thoughtful son turned nine on Monday. Quinn is a rare soul. His mind so complex that it frustrates him sometimes. He tells us that the thought patterns in his brain (he tried to draw … Continue reading
the spices of life
The kids have been sick for a few days now, just the gentle sickness of fall and school starting; mildly uncomfortable and reasonably fun. I isolate myself in the house with them as low fevers ebb and flow and tummies … Continue reading
2nd generation
When our kids’ education comes up, we explain that we have one at Bethel Christian who is thriving and loving it there . . . and that we have one at home who is also loving his “school” environment. “Home … Continue reading
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Treasure
I have always wanted a typewriter. A little yellow portable fully manual one to be exact. I don’t even know if such a typewriter exists or has ever existed. But nevertheless it is something that sits, gracefully, in the dream … Continue reading
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Dinner conversation
My dreams list includes long, lingering family dinners . . . . right now we have great meals that we tend to rush through cause we’re hungry and full of energy and activity! I have also noticed that many times … Continue reading
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Naomi in Lavender Heaven
This picture is for my mom who sent me the link to this lavender farm almost a year ago. The farm is about an hour from our home, nestled gorgeously just in front of Mount Shasta, one of our two … Continue reading
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Summer indulgence
I’m a hedonist at heart. Or at least I believe in living each part of each day to it’s best. I like to suck the marrow out of life. Even when it means sucking the murram.• So even though I … Continue reading
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Summer food
Summer shopping is even simpler than usual. Organic grass fed ground beef for burgers – lots. Organic fruits and veggies in season from the farmers market- lots. Several kinds of organic pickles. Add in a few potatoes, a little pasta … Continue reading
Freedom Day
Our non-traditional Fourth included no family or friends, no bbqs or parties. Just us. Us four. Doing our thing. Reading The Mysterious Benedict Society together, top recommendations. Grilling hamburgers and dipping artichokes together. Creating homemade art and decorations together. Watching … Continue reading
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