Category Archives: Holidays

:: 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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Happy New Year!

Posted on January 1, 2013 by

Wishing you all a 2013 full of beautiful moments. Much health, and full of peace… lots of love and laughter and growing friendships…. and most important of all, a 2013 full of silly faces!   Sincerely from all of us.  And … Continue reading →

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:: Our Christmas ::

Posted on December 29, 2012 by

We had a great day, full and with so much fun. With excitement. With togetherness. With sweets. With lots of playing. With the cinnamon rolls I make once a year, on this day. With delicious oranges. With new socks. With … Continue reading →

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:: this moment : celebrating + having fun ::

Posted on December 28, 2012 by

A beautiful and fun Friday ritual. Inspired by SouleMama.  But this week I’ve added so many photos, so we can remember this week’s celebrations and traditions. {this moment} – A Friday ritual. A single photo (or two or three or more)– no words – … Continue reading →

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:: right now ::

Posted on December 24, 2012 by

There is lots of making, of all sorts, and some reading, and some watching, sleeping, and lots more. Right now I am: :: happy we went to see the Christmas Ships the other day. :: happy we had a stop … Continue reading →

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:: this moment : now + then ::

Posted on December 21, 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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:: 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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:: right now ::

Posted on December 3, 2012 by

I can’t believe November has passed. It seemed like it wasn’t long ago when we were just getting ready for Halloween, doesn’t it? I love November.  I know not everybody is rain-people, but I am.  Right now I am: :: … Continue reading →

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:: our thanksgiving : the making + the ending ::

Posted on November 28, 2012 by

We made these from some printouts I found online.  Except the front one, that Siena made herself. We realized the arms in these paper roll tube people were hard to put comfortably. They seemed to be making some kind of hand signal, or asking … Continue reading →

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