gratitude... the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness these wool blankets upon which i sit most mornings and this soft, knitted-by-my-mom shawl which i drape about my shoulders...time spent breathing deeply and with intention certain messes around our home...appreciating that there is still some overlap in play with [...]
there was a road trip. with the kids. we three, visiting friends and family. food and conversation and kids painting pottery and making movies and swimming. there was familiarity. and fun. and now we are home. and there is bread baking in the oven, which you know always soothes me. there is familiarity. and ease. [...]
taking some time to reflect upon my week... :: playing a board game, the four of us...so fun, except monopoly is the longest game ever {does anyone even play this game?!}...when i went bankrupt, i was quite happy to take some pictures instead :: a brand new furnace to keep us warm...we spent a few [...]
this is one kind of happiness. a crisp fall day, blue sky and all. a group of friends. an apple orchard. trees to climb, hills to roll down, apples to pick. smiles, laughter, conversation. hours to just be. yes, this is one kind of happiness. my kind of happiness. and i'm feeling so grateful [...]
taking some time to reflect upon my week... :: the way my daughter thoughtfully gathers and arranges :: moving between feelings of overwhelm and peace :: a rainy morning...jammies...cinnamon rolls :: enjoying the last of our garden's juicy, ripe tomatoes :: a friend knitting me fingerless mitts...how lucky am i?! :: the way our sweet [...]
taking some time to reflect upon my week... :: big news up first...we now have a fish...a few more will follow. i am pleased to introduce you to sunny. :: brownies made by the kiddos. a few weeks ago, my son made the most delicious cookies. i might be out of a baking job soon... [...]
taking some time to reflect upon my week... :: our first two pumpkins have come in...seems early, but the kids are pretty pleased. sitting on the kitchen table, the morning light streams in through the front windows and makes them nearly glow :: a morning walk with the kids...a quiet neighborhood...a little prelude to schoolwork [...]
taking some time to reflect upon my week... :: in love with my memories of a happy weekend in a cabin :: on the coattails of that happy weekend in a cabin, road tripping to visit friends and family for this week :: margarita monday :: hugs, kisses, laughs, ice cream cones, board games, yard [...]
the other day we visited good friends who we've not seen in months. the kids played; the mamas chatted. it's so good to catch up, to settle in right where you left off. during our visit, we picked blueberries that were gorgeous and plump. they hung in clumps from the branches, beautiful clusters...hues ranging from [...]
taking some time to reflect upon my week... :: a road trip over the weekend to spend time with family and a very dear friend :: sitting at the kitchen table with my friend...tea in the morning, wine in the evening...enjoying good conversation while the kids played. a little slice of heaven :: sitting at [...]
