Category Archives: autumn

:: let’s get swimming ::

Posted on December 19, 2012 by

A couple of weeks ago, we went to Siena’s Swim Meet. Siena raced in all the strokes again this time.  It is a non-competitive meet, and it has such a good vibe, everyone clapping for the swimmers finishing first and … Continue reading →

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:: going back ::

Posted on December 17, 2012 by

Before we had kids we went to the Metolius River and Camp Sherman lots of times.  We’d go few times a year, every time we had time off really. So while were in that part of the state, we decided … Continue reading →

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:: Winter Faire ::

Posted on December 16, 2012 by

It was the second time we had a table selling our goods. Last year we missed because of our adventure.  So we’ve planning and waiting to see what we’d do for this year faire. We had so much fun. Siena … Continue reading →

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:: While in Sisters ::

Posted on December 16, 2012 by

After dinner one night we visited Sister’s nice quilt store. We stopped by the bookstore. And we saw the lighting of the town’s tree and sang carols.

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:: this moment : now + then ::

Posted on December 14, 2012 by

A beautiful and fun Friday ritual. Inspired by SouleMama. {this moment} – A Friday ritual. A single photo (or two or three or more)– no words – capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, … Continue reading →

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:: on our way home ::

Posted on December 13, 2012 by

After spending four days in Sisters, we headed home.  We wanted to get over the pass with daylight.  But besides being completely clear we also had sunshine that made everything shine.  Take a ride home with us! We love snow, … Continue reading →

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right now : 12.12.12

Posted on December 12, 2012 by

It’s almost mid December, and I try to stay here, today, because there is so much to stay here for.  Right now I am: :: sad for what happened yesterday here in Portland.  I’m thinking of the families who had to witness … Continue reading →

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:: Sisters : our days ::

Posted on December 11, 2012 by

Without internet we didn’t do much computer work (except Mark planning his classes) but we did so many other fun things.  We read, cooked, baked, walked, rode bikes, swam, slept a lot, walked, had chocolate, made a puzzle, walked, colored, … Continue reading →

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:: Sisters : the drive ::

Posted on December 10, 2012 by

The other weekend, for Thanksgiving, we went to Sisters, for few days.  The drive we knew would be a little snowy over the pass… we were prepared. We took chains and we left early so not to drive in the … Continue reading →

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:: the cold air ::

Posted on December 8, 2012 by

In Portland (Oregon) doesn’t snow much.  For me, it’s a real treat when it does, and it brings a whole new world to our place, where everything stops and calms down.  It’s a quietness that it’s only interrupted by the … Continue reading →

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