Friday, June 24, 2011

{ This Moment }


Writing prompts sent home from school to work on over Summer break.
A collection of vintage typewriters.
inspired children.

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A Friday ritual inspired by Soulemama. 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.
If you're inspired to do the same, leave a link to your 'moment' in the comments for all to find and see.

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Friday, June 10, 2011

{ This Moment }




and just like that, it's the last day of school.

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A Friday ritual inspired by Soulemama. 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. If you're inspired to do the same, leave a link to your 'moment' in the comments for all to find and see.

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Wednesday, June 8, 2011

It was a good week.










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Although there are a few days of school left,
we are clearly pretending we are on a Summertime schedule
 & I find myslef saying Yes! a lot more.

Yes to quick bike rides at 8:45 pm.
Yes.. raspberries, hummus & pita chips are a suitable dinner.
Yes, you may skip combing your hair today.
Yes! Go play with the hose!
Yes, we can go to the store solely to buy popsicles & ice cream to fill the freezer!
Yes, we can skip our obligations and head to the beach this evening.
SO what if our sink is full of dishes, sand & grass clippings are covering the floor and clean laundry sits in a pile unfolded?

These children are only children for so long and this life can be full & hectic.

So, Yes, I will take off work to attend the last couple field trips of the year
 &
Yes, I will enjoy every. single. minute.
 because 5th & 3rd grade will be over before we know it
and this moment is all we ever have.

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Monday, June 6, 2011

:: Over the Last Couple Weeks ::


She got 1st place
here

 and here.


He got honorable mention.

 We've soaked up the sunshine & warm weather at the lake whenever we find a spare moment.

He's made me laugh with my whole body.

again & again & again.

He won. 

We've filled the weekends with a Summer time schedule.

She's snuck to my bed for some snuggles more then usual.


There were rehearsal dinners & flowers & big preperations.

He ran his first 5k

And proudly beat his time by 49 seconds.

Some furniture was painted.

 I proudly stood by her side as my Best Friend of 30 years got married.
 And they looked so grown up, they brought me to tears each time I looked their way.


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The days have been full in our neck of the woods for sure. 
 All of these photos are from my iphone..moments captured here & there. 
This week we ended another season of Soccer, finished up Cross Country Training & made it through a very special wedding.  I feel as if I have nothing to do now with 6 days of practice eliminated. 
As we wind down through this last week of school, I cannot help but be filled with excitement with the thought of blissful Summer days with my babies.
Sunshine, laughter, popsicles & adventures.
I can take a deep breath now because we made it through so much these last few months.
ahhhhhh....

I hope to be spending more time writing & visiting with you all in this space..
Much love.
xo

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Friday, June 3, 2011

{ This Moment }


1st Horse Show.... 1st Place.
I'm so proud of her.
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A Friday ritual inspired by Soulemama. 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. If you're inspired to do the same, leave a link to your 'moment' in the comments for all to find and see.

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