Monthly Archives: February 2012

: helping others :

Posted on February 29, 2012 by

When Siena and Lucas were really little, we asked our friends not to bring gifts to our birthdays.  After that, they decide on their own what they wanted to do for their birthdays. Siena on her fifth birthday wanted to … Continue reading →

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[ making : Valentines + cake + more ]

Posted on February 28, 2012 by

We’ve been making lots of things lately. I don’t know if it’s the time of the year, the weather, or having missed the pre-holiday making by being in India and getting ready to travel back home.  Or maybe it’s all … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Celebrations, family, Food, friends, Handmade, Holidays, homeschooling, Recycle and Reuse, Sewing, traditions, Valentines, winter | Leave a comment

beach treasures

Posted on February 27, 2012 by

We found lots of beautiful rocks and shells on our last trip to the beach.  And now, we are enjoying some of them here at home.  What a treat! We found our “sea butterflies.” So many colors and shapes. The … Continue reading →

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{ gratitude }

Posted on February 25, 2012 by

I have discovered Pinterest. (You can see my link to my boards here on the side bar.)  I could spend so much time there, looking and dreaming and planning.  It’s fun, you should go check it out. I found this quote … Continue reading →

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:: this moment ::

Posted on February 24, 2012 by

A beautiful and fun Friday ritual. Inspired by SouleMama. {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 … Continue reading →

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Agate Beach : Newport, Oregon

Posted on February 23, 2012 by

After the Aquarium, we stopped at one more beach before coming home. Agate Beach, in Newport. We looked for agates, and only found a couple of small ones. And a ladybug. We crossed the (freezing!) creek to get to the ocean. … Continue reading →

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A visit to the Aquarium

Posted on February 22, 2012 by

On our way back from the beach, we stopped at the Aquarium in Newport.  It’s fun to see how our interests and how our trips change each time.  It is a real hands on science lesson! We had been here … Continue reading →

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The Hobbit

Posted on February 21, 2012 by

After seeing Heceta Head Lighthouse we decided to continue our search and trying to find the Hobbit Trail our friend Pat had told us about. And we did find it. Look at these trees. These are huge rhododendrons I’d love to see … Continue reading →

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The Presidents’ Party

Posted on February 20, 2012 by

I must admit, my memory is terrible.  I’ve never remembered things very well.  Names especially are the worse.  I don’t think it’s my age, because even at the university, when I was young, I had to learn all the names … Continue reading →

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: shorebirds :

Posted on February 18, 2012 by

I loved watching them. Have a great weekend.

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