Category Archives: Celebrations

Lincoln City : the swim meet

Posted on May 16, 2013 by

Siena was at the pool at 7:15 am that day.  Her first competitive swim meet.  I didn’t say anything but I had a stomach ache when I woke up, and I didn’t sleep well the previous night… nervous and so … Continue reading →

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Lincoln City, Oregon : part 1

Posted on May 15, 2013 by

At the end of last month, we headed south and to the coast, to Lincoln City. We’ve never stayed here before, but it didn’t really matter.  We were there for a very special reason.  It was Siena’s first competitive swim … Continue reading →

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today…

Posted on March 3, 2013 by

Today we celebrate from far away, to two grandparents. Feliz cumpleaños Papá! Que lo pases bien.   Vamos a celebrar desde aca. Happy Birthday Grandma!  Have a  great day.

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:: Valentines ::

Posted on February 18, 2013 by

This year we found ourselves celebrating it in our own ways. Cards were made. Siena made gnocchi, with the last of our frozen nettle.  And I made tried to make and failed in getting it right, strawberries covered in chocolate.  But nothing … Continue reading →

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:: this moment ::

Posted on February 15, 2013 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 remember. – Amanda … Continue reading →

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{ natural love }

Posted on February 14, 2013 by

“Keep some room in your heart for the unimaginable.”  ― Mary Oliver

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:: The year of the Snake ::

Posted on February 11, 2013 by

This weekend we celebrated Chinese New Year with some friends. We’ve celebrated it, for many years, each one, bringing new traditions, new stories, new activities, new projects, and ideas. The library has always had a fun program to celebrate it, but … Continue reading →

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:: I’ll be there ::

Posted on February 5, 2013 by

When you’re soarin’ through the air I’ll be your solid ground Take every chance you dare I’ll still be there When you come back down –Nickel Creek The first thing that came to my mind when I heard it for … Continue reading →

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Swim-A-Thon

Posted on February 4, 2013 by

Siena has decided to move into a competitive swim team, and she can’t be any happier.  As I’ve written before, she’s our little ”not so little” fish.  Lucas is as excited about swimming as Siena is, so I guess he is … Continue reading →

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:: on the last day ::

Posted on January 7, 2013 by

On the last of last year, we gathered with our good friends once more. Had lentils for goof fortune in the new year. Played games, because it’s always fun to play. Celebrated Mark. And of course, we walked around with a ‘suitcase’ … Continue reading →

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