tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17874786581891685842024-03-05T05:24:11.764-05:00Spinning in the SunKellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11010074265941725740noreply@blogger.comBlogger219125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1787478658189168584.post-8534015377886102942014-03-05T09:37:00.000-05:002014-03-05T09:39:43.124-05:00WinteringHopefully for not <i>too</i> much longer....for now, we will try our best to make the most of these last days of winter (who knows, in the heat of July we may fondly look back!).<br />
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'Til then, we'll focus on the little things (and keep out fingers crossed for sun!)<br />
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Cozy- ing on up to some sweet kitties at the animal shelter.</div>
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Getting a little crazy when the temperature rises a bit...<br />
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Watching the amazing inventiveness of a few girls who create an entire world in a day...<br />
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Remembering that there still is beauty in the freezing cold of winter...<br />
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Moving it so that beauty can be enjoyed ..even a little.<br />
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Reminding myself...its all in the little things...<br />
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How are you making it winter in your neck of the woods?Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11010074265941725740noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1787478658189168584.post-51444526202538878982011-07-21T10:26:00.000-04:002011-07-21T10:26:24.204-04:00New Adventures ~Hey folks,<br />
I am starting a new project over <a href="http://stashblast.blogspot.com/">here</a> and hope to see some friendly faces to give me the occasional kick in the butt ;)<br />
I'll still be poking around here a bit as well. I think once or twice a week maybe...like today!<br />
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Enjoy!Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11010074265941725740noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1787478658189168584.post-19380727711384799862011-07-12T16:59:00.001-04:002011-07-16T21:01:23.554-04:00Summering<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnO_Yyib9_kTx-SbGlscgiUDvV47AOqy2n21djV9EFrAeJ2Masolnd7nuTgbXbLLzVZzU645tpXQrSdYm9N2wnYV33ShKz1wdTCRdb9FJRxIEwmIzF09jbhLn2Txuv9lbHdEOVDnbuhao/s1600/IMG_0287.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnO_Yyib9_kTx-SbGlscgiUDvV47AOqy2n21djV9EFrAeJ2Masolnd7nuTgbXbLLzVZzU645tpXQrSdYm9N2wnYV33ShKz1wdTCRdb9FJRxIEwmIzF09jbhLn2Txuv9lbHdEOVDnbuhao/s640/IMG_0287.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
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Garden update as of today? Well, some potatoes found their way into the soil and then we have those ever present raspberries that <i>hopefully </i>my black thumb will not entirely suck the life out of. Fingers crossed on that one. My water mantra doesn't quite work so well on those since I discovered that raspberries don't appreciate too much water - gives them root rot. That's okay though, I'll save that mantra for the tomatoes since they sure do seem to love a good drowning. The 15 little seedlings we have are super leggy and ready to be transplanted. We'll be popping those straight into the ground tomorrow.<br />
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When the weather cools a bit from its expected <i>90 degrees</i> of today, the wee ones and I will venture to a seedling farm close by and pick up some peas and other yummy bits that are not <i>too</i> complicated to grow. Baby steps here; most assuredly.<br />
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Hers: She is loving the wonder of her hands lately. The grasp. The look. The taste especially.<br />
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Theirs: They sense each others' presence. A mere walk into the room and the wee one's senses are awakened to her big sister's energy. Tummy tickles. Foot kisses. Love.<br />
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Moments I try to capture. To remember for them. Someday, helping to guide them back to each other.<br />
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Mine: Marveling at how I can never tire of sweet feet. The lack of arch. Foot all chub. Little toes flexing and spreading. Endlessly kissable and fleetingly tiny.Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11010074265941725740noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1787478658189168584.post-36809993642844748732011-05-24T13:39:00.000-04:002011-05-24T13:39:50.022-04:00Misty May Morning<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiCFtFVyFg5sx8_uGC71K5lqtaD2du0ulc-gY4gQmEAa_AiAfi6aH9fcLz8xOGLcGOnjmAMlhoxYCPFbcS9h51-exftkxxB7TCcwMefonbc7TWYZrAPSIOunRTdJZxZvZA7GaABbGtOwY/s1600/IMG_7943%255B1%255D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiCFtFVyFg5sx8_uGC71K5lqtaD2du0ulc-gY4gQmEAa_AiAfi6aH9fcLz8xOGLcGOnjmAMlhoxYCPFbcS9h51-exftkxxB7TCcwMefonbc7TWYZrAPSIOunRTdJZxZvZA7GaABbGtOwY/s640/IMG_7943%255B1%255D.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />
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<i>"don't worry about a thing...</i><br />
<i>'cause every little thing</i><br />
<i>is gonna be alright..."</i>Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11010074265941725740noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1787478658189168584.post-61072339181040292022011-05-20T11:23:00.000-04:002011-05-20T11:23:27.820-04:00These two...a study in tendernessThere we were, mid sheet change on the bed when the two cuties started in to snuggle. Of course, a moment like this shouldn't be missed (and sadly sometimes is in the rush of the day) so I grabbed the camera and we had a mini photo shoot. An almost 3 months old's attention span and endurance being what it is...little Miss L. decided it was time for a little snack and nap. Big sister often likes to hang out, chat and sweeten up the picture with some affectionate rubbing on her baby "sissa" 's head.<br />
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Moments to keep <i>forever...</i><br />
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and, of course, joys in simple things like making new pillows...(its always the little things, really).<br />
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Then, there are parts that still need work and don't quite arouse a feeling of <i>home....</i><br />
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The folks who had been here prior had been here for ages.They are 80+, and primarily used this place as a summer home. The fellow who lived here? Well, he was born here in this house (beautiful!) so, this home had been in his family quite a while. Hence, they had some clearing out and passing on to do (so we hear from them) but, left some treasures that we are ever so grateful for ....<br />
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We do love this new space of ours that offers room to live a little more freely and individually yet, not so large that we find ourselves drifting away from each other. Of course, there are still squabbles (nothing can magically eradicate sibling dynamics...I try to remind myself that this is a good thing...daily). Not to mention that some of our old favorites have found some cozy homes in spots that seem made for them...<br />
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Really, I tried.<br />
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Truly. <br />
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And, yet - here I am.<br />
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Leaving this space with all these sweet little glimpses pressed between the pages? It felt a little like abandonment, really. So, although we are not in the woods - (they cleared out almost all of the trees around this new house) ...and this is not a hollow by any means...we will stick to these old digs where the view is nice and the past and present all roll on together.<br />
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There is simply no way for me to write a reasonable post about where we have been and what we have been up to for these many months so rather than trying to play catch up...I will stick to the present. As in <i>today.</i>..<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Little Miss Sassypants was having a fun time strutting her stuff up to the garden. Speaking of - just way behind on that puppy. Other than some bleeding hearts, a couple of robust day lilies who didn't seem to mind the abundant shade and some vague and ultimately unsuccessful attempts at coaxing some seeds to grow here and there...this girl has never gardened. Suffice it to say, this will be a most interesting season for us here. The kids are off to a better start than myself though with their sweet little pots of sunflowers (a sunflower house was requested...I said we'd give it our best shot), morning glories and something that looks like daisies...but isn't. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Luckily, there are some raspberries, strawberries, grapes and I <i>hear</i> asparagus already happily thriving up there somewhere. The plan was to invite some peas, corn, potatoes, zucchini and tomatoes to live there too but , seeing how they must have missed the invitation since I don't seen any veggie party yet - looks like I had better get hustling and get those babies growing too...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">An ongoing adventure for sure.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11010074265941725740noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1787478658189168584.post-62217607127246364632010-12-14T11:35:00.004-05:002010-12-14T14:16:06.605-05:00Transitions ~Moving!<br />
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Maybe if I do this again, I'll choose <i>not</i> to be pregnant...yes?<br />
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Not exactly one of those petite preggos (I tend to carry large ;) I'm waddling around at 6 months with a 9 month girth. Slowly...slowly moving along ;)<br />
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Loving our new place though. So very, very grateful and falling in love. This was not love at first sight so it's special in that kind of way. Rather than waning, this love just keeps waxing and growing....<br />
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Just as I feel fond, but a little odd going back to our old home to pack boxes and clear things out....it feels odd to come back to this blog space and try to write ...'we are not in the hollow anymore, Toto' and writing about happenings in our new home in this blog seems....awkward...<br />
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So we are transitioning... if you have followed along here, please feel free to join me with a cup of tea over at our new space where there will be plenty to share....recipes, crafting, and some surprises. Here's your invitation! :<br />
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<a href="http://sunshowerkisses.blogspot.com/">Welcome!</a><br />
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Now the word "farm" is assuredly stretching it...still, there will be chickens, (eggs!), gardening and plans for a stand with handcrafted goodness and yummy treats. Along with the bits of homeschooling and other adventures along the way ~would love to see you stop by ~Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11010074265941725740noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1787478658189168584.post-68580417928634653632010-11-15T11:05:00.005-05:002010-11-15T16:11:24.262-05:00The Search...It would be no exaggeration to say that our search led us to peek into possibilities (at different levels of depth, of course) from New Zealand to Alaska, to the most eastern point in the US, right down to houses a stones throw from us. We looked at towns where old friends are thriving, to communities where we didn't know a single soul. Planned communities and lots of land were appealing but alas, economically out of reach.<br />
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In the end, what we found was just outside our door.<br />
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Well, almost...7 miles to be exact in a favorite little town with some of things we love so much ~ water, a library, a cafe, a store, post office, farms ~ and all within walking distance. What we were looking for was under our noses the whole time. <br />
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Much like how we found this house years ago, the new house was discovered on a whim. Ten years ago our real estate agent handed us a piece of paper and said, 'you might want to just look at this one' (we had looked at many houses and were just not finding the right fit ). Later, I said "Oh, that one." to my husband in an obvious tone of disapproval (I had seen it online many times and was not moved in the least). Still, the water was appealing...so we came, checked it out , used some imagination (skylights to open up the dark space, a garage for some storage) and we made it work,... for 10 years.<br />
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This new house? I had seen it online many times, it was dated, less bedrooms than we were looking for and frankly more than we wanted to spend. Then? The price went down... well now, it started it look a little more attractive at that point. I called our agent and asked whether there might be a room that could be used for a bedroom but not listed as one. Her answer? Why yes it did.We scheduled an appointment (2 different ones in fact), used some of that imagination, saw how sound and well loved she had been, took a good look around at the location and that was it...and here we are...(in our old house...for now..)<br />
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Packing.<br />
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...and even <i>unpacking </i>with the "help" of some small hands...Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11010074265941725740noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1787478658189168584.post-50545496010339890812010-11-12T21:50:00.005-05:002010-11-12T22:03:15.939-05:00One Week...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga4eZ87vrEU_-8kd2gVwpQ2dvPZc_xXI8WTU6ZHvbSyNOCqRDT2JAYE8x1KoTxv3v9i5wMak9SixsN_1nfV8FJKzVvMixqkP3ZiDdCcR6Z8kgURPYZ5gq_YV52T2Ku-b-VzSoj_tegKHA/s1600/IMG_1455.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga4eZ87vrEU_-8kd2gVwpQ2dvPZc_xXI8WTU6ZHvbSyNOCqRDT2JAYE8x1KoTxv3v9i5wMak9SixsN_1nfV8FJKzVvMixqkP3ZiDdCcR6Z8kgURPYZ5gq_YV52T2Ku-b-VzSoj_tegKHA/s640/IMG_1455.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>.<br />
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..and the shift begins.<br />
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We will not leave this space in a flash of motion but, rather, more like a slow dance with a slight twirl out the door. Boxes are being packed, then will be moved, emptied and brought back to be filled again...it will be a slow, thoughtful process. A long goodbye so much deserved for this space that has been so very good to us and where we grew... and were shaped... to become the family we are now. We won't be keeping it (2 mortgages on one income is not something our finances gave a nod to ;) but, we'll be readying this space to become available for another family's joy next spring. A long, sweet goodbye indeed.<br />
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A few surprised messages have come my way along the lines of , "moving? why!?"..."what about the water, the simplicity...etc."<br />
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My answer would simply be," it is<i> time.</i>..". We're not moving for the space to store one more bookcase, or to stack more vintage dishes or even to no longer wait in line for the bathroom (although I will admit, that will be a <i>definite</i> bonus ;)....it's really about space to simply breathe....<br />
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It sort of looks a little like this ~ For instance, my view on a 16 year old sharing a room with his 10 year old brother? Potentially not much for fun either (or for their mama ;). Or, a 10 year old sharing a room with his 2 younger sisters? They have done well, goodness knows they have...but it is <i>time</i>...time to breathe, create, dream a little more freely...Oh, I am sure I will wake to find a little boy sleeping on the floor of his sister's room many a morning but, as they get older a little breathing room is now in order...<br />
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Also? It's not simple anymore. During the last year or so, I found myself expending more energy trying to make this space work than actually enjoying being in it. That just didn't seem right. The balance was off. I tried downsizing the 'stuff'. That helped but, wasn't really the root of the problem. Organizing and processes? Indeed, that was and continues to be a point of growth ;) In the end, it was really about the space to Breathe and Be. When so much time is spent trying to keep clear one space that functions as 5 or more at once, then something has to give and I realized it was time. Time with my family, time to plan...time to <i>breathe</i>. So it was <i>time. </i><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Over the next week or so I will pop in and share some things ~ then? This space will begin anew, somewhere else, under a different name with some exciting (for us!) prospects...still, for now I'll enjoy this woodstove a bit and pack a few more boxes (hmmm,...maybe...).Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11010074265941725740noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1787478658189168584.post-25923045762415589492010-11-05T08:42:00.002-04:002010-11-05T08:44:04.135-04:00Small joys...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9YymJhFuondGZHNbUJlk3KGvfr1cGmU0_vfLyRKLmPDrn7bFt5b_S5Y32yhEW9C0pe_eXFPNkXXMmnd9U51jj8g0IgPybHXYIyQnPBrW_XWzdqF5YIpQUt5-ub2tfviV8YeoING1sOxs/s1600/IMG_1593.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9YymJhFuondGZHNbUJlk3KGvfr1cGmU0_vfLyRKLmPDrn7bFt5b_S5Y32yhEW9C0pe_eXFPNkXXMmnd9U51jj8g0IgPybHXYIyQnPBrW_XWzdqF5YIpQUt5-ub2tfviV8YeoING1sOxs/s640/IMG_1593.jpg" width="426" />t</a></div>this week?<br />
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pigtails to start ,easily.<br />
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my 8 year's old declaration "i really love my new sassy shoes"..i do too baby. although, i have to admit, i would fall flat on my face in heels...<br />
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packed boxes...(oh, did I mention?)<br />
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Anything bringing you a bit of joy lately?Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11010074265941725740noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1787478658189168584.post-13513657572040194172010-11-04T10:42:00.000-04:002010-11-04T10:42:51.771-04:00Of late...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5s4Or1pRlP8hxvFroP9n0ZpTdUHENuo2q7ZuyJIhkhFU4sxdJP6SQSpi67IWWPdolnm_FH79-nPo4PyHnx6gG3E2auKBqHsnp-NVyc0uAXxF9qsFsmUhOzYYQ1GVnpbCtHtWwPrm05_E/s1600/IMG_1859%5B1%5D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5s4Or1pRlP8hxvFroP9n0ZpTdUHENuo2q7ZuyJIhkhFU4sxdJP6SQSpi67IWWPdolnm_FH79-nPo4PyHnx6gG3E2auKBqHsnp-NVyc0uAXxF9qsFsmUhOzYYQ1GVnpbCtHtWwPrm05_E/s640/IMG_1859%5B1%5D.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> Last minute costumes...<br />
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Learning the ropes of trick or treats...(with, or without a costume...)Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11010074265941725740noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1787478658189168584.post-70979135619913452922010-10-01T09:31:00.002-04:002010-10-01T09:42:00.422-04:00This morning...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihSxuaN0ySDLzcRG7VY0TXFQr1iIN4srqy00hDh-eEZwx1UlF9fhYq3psOd69Ys1ABKaTphrYigpI_R98cJLgQu7bAaBUivGXPMS6711H686nXGZtcm3m208ZmP1w1P2JefM5jNTlFVh4/s1600/IMG_0019%5B1%5D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">th<img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihSxuaN0ySDLzcRG7VY0TXFQr1iIN4srqy00hDh-eEZwx1UlF9fhYq3psOd69Ys1ABKaTphrYigpI_R98cJLgQu7bAaBUivGXPMS6711H686nXGZtcm3m208ZmP1w1P2JefM5jNTlFVh4/s640/IMG_0019%5B1%5D.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br />
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* signs of play. <br />
* a deck full of freshly blown pine needles.<br />
* damp, fall colors<br />
* wood, standing at the ready (haven't used it yet though!)<br />
* 2 little ladies eager to say hello.Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11010074265941725740noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1787478658189168584.post-32447566487566137472010-09-28T11:09:00.001-04:002010-09-28T11:12:28.935-04:00Fall=Fair<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCyEUdsZjdZxntZWQTMmqtkeGEBgurpqOJ-z0B85R3cswlftXSFDMoScc3UzpOapD7rB3CtmLkiL9_gbYoG-0EhiVaOggZNC6BI0h123B1pvJNgzFGHWkpmpXfBulfV0WR0K_KC5cIr9M/s1600/IMG_9991%5B1%5D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCyEUdsZjdZxntZWQTMmqtkeGEBgurpqOJ-z0B85R3cswlftXSFDMoScc3UzpOapD7rB3CtmLkiL9_gbYoG-0EhiVaOggZNC6BI0h123B1pvJNgzFGHWkpmpXfBulfV0WR0K_KC5cIr9M/s320/IMG_9991%5B1%5D.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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For our family, we like our fair in a good 3 day dose (although I have to admit to skipping one day this year for some mama down time (had a date with some intense cleaning ;). There is so much to see and do that it takes about that long to take it all in. Especially with little ones in tow who do <i>love</i> that children's area...and of course the sliding hill....<br />
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Welcome back sweet autumn...Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11010074265941725740noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1787478658189168584.post-43301151496831286032010-08-24T09:31:00.000-04:002010-08-24T09:31:46.634-04:00AroundWhere we have been ~<br />
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Sometimes I bring the camera, then just don't use it.<br />
I sit and watch them on the beach, in the water, discovering a new playground, eating fish on a wharf - and just be.<br />
Somedays, that's better than 'good enough'....<br />
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Still there are times when I snap and am so thankful I do (because my memory? it's just not what it used to be!...)<br />
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A little snippet of late:<br />
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and i dropped my days ~ just going with the flow from here on out. i guess that's how i roll. whenever i try to organize myself like that? just doesn't work for me...i'm goofy like that.Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11010074265941725740noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1787478658189168584.post-82660285916199132192010-07-22T09:30:00.002-04:002010-07-22T09:31:53.173-04:00Snippets :: Joy in the Stillness<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja4OX-opl55Avg5tYoXyt8HnxiwtZuDk0RVMqewIj7WuWm9Z-ORCwrjEQL-FvytKFT0GCK0oPPWxoTwxY05zaqvMr0HIANsm5B7lAar_-jWykLHg3Q1C4ZkLZ2HpfH82Cai6r2kKBpCH0/s1600/IMG_7948%5B1%5D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja4OX-opl55Avg5tYoXyt8HnxiwtZuDk0RVMqewIj7WuWm9Z-ORCwrjEQL-FvytKFT0GCK0oPPWxoTwxY05zaqvMr0HIANsm5B7lAar_-jWykLHg3Q1C4ZkLZ2HpfH82Cai6r2kKBpCH0/s320/IMG_7948%5B1%5D.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5GnH37otJO97GN91IaxQoceOo6DgF3AoZUS79piPaqnHd4Q7oD76vy4xPLrl79-4200io6gojB91_ceK6M4zXWfTy3vCpHHA8PYv2b4IlqmC6NKN7d8C_MFQnUzXHubzGYCHfnGv4Ug4/s1600/IMG_8368%5B1%5D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5GnH37otJO97GN91IaxQoceOo6DgF3AoZUS79piPaqnHd4Q7oD76vy4xPLrl79-4200io6gojB91_ceK6M4zXWfTy3vCpHHA8PYv2b4IlqmC6NKN7d8C_MFQnUzXHubzGYCHfnGv4Ug4/s320/IMG_8368%5B1%5D.jpg" /></a></div><i>Fun with <a href="http://www.mimetheatre.com/">Karen</a> at her inspiring workshop ~</i><br />
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Laying a little low and taking things <i>slow...</i><br />
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I realized lately that I often move fast. Too fast when I think about it. It's hard to notice things at the speed of light..I think there's a blessing in this morning, noon and night nausea. Forces me to just sit. Now, not sit and read to them or myself, or sew, or <i>do</i> anything.<br />
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Just. Sit.<br />
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There is a beauty in stillness that I often forget to appreciate.<br />
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Sometimes I need a good kick in the rear to get the message. ;)Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11010074265941725740noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1787478658189168584.post-77696955749238472972010-07-15T07:49:00.001-04:002010-07-15T07:50:53.804-04:00Snippets :: These Moments { while they last}<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0voVsC4rx8mu-ubLMnRvXz8yTLrRuLxaGuuWJ-a5Sg4a3S_p6Vi7Z4itQ_VeGbbp6E9ofDEY4UZ8cBmpOjY1jau___cf38qe0XdcvdJgyyVmRAs6Mv5q_Zo_MIXlc9adhD28hyoZ0RwY/s1600/IMG_7427%5B1%5D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0voVsC4rx8mu-ubLMnRvXz8yTLrRuLxaGuuWJ-a5Sg4a3S_p6Vi7Z4itQ_VeGbbp6E9ofDEY4UZ8cBmpOjY1jau___cf38qe0XdcvdJgyyVmRAs6Mv5q_Zo_MIXlc9adhD28hyoZ0RwY/s400/IMG_7427%5B1%5D.jpg" width="267" /></a></i></div><i>Growing kids and marks that remind us</i><br />
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Capturing, savoring, trying to keep my eyes and heart open to fleeting moments that seem to last forever but, truly, pass all too quickly.Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11010074265941725740noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1787478658189168584.post-73744646049484235342010-07-13T08:39:00.003-04:002010-07-13T09:48:25.852-04:00Exploring :: Keeping it Local<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Because that's about all this old girl can handle lately.<br />
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Just a week ago, I took the pup for a run around a looped trail - twice. in the humidity.<br />
Yesterday? I made it 3/4 of the way up a small mountain and I was toast.<br />
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Now, I know there are many, many lovelies who glow with pregnancy (and you ladies rock) but, I need to say :: it totally kicks my ass. I used to joke that it was the influx of all of those feminine hormones in this quasi-tomboyish body of mine. That may not be such a joke. So I keep a lemon wedge close by for a good sniff, try to eat lots of protein and force myself to move (even if it means the ineviatble).Not that I am complaining now, no way. It's just, some of our up and coming exploring photos in the months to come may be more of a local nature - like our backyard. Good thing we can always find more rocks to turn over, time to check out the breeze in the trees and more bits to discover!<br />
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Here is a little of late::<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Anything you've been exploring of late?</div>Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11010074265941725740noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1787478658189168584.post-52338200233001198372010-07-12T08:16:00.000-04:002010-07-12T08:16:46.050-04:00This House :: One More<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYyQblpt3JfzuncK8TG2TWfvgsc4-VF8t_Dj9ePjlRQJ7BEZXzFM_JJIgGeBkwq-rXk9U52RXL3pCNFNwnli6cxXRInK0OK_8XniYxEAgwaKgKMtUgBkntoNR3uur3tdr0FwRNo28s9RM/s1600/IMG_7426[1].jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" rw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYyQblpt3JfzuncK8TG2TWfvgsc4-VF8t_Dj9ePjlRQJ7BEZXzFM_JJIgGeBkwq-rXk9U52RXL3pCNFNwnli6cxXRInK0OK_8XniYxEAgwaKgKMtUgBkntoNR3uur3tdr0FwRNo28s9RM/s320/IMG_7426%5B1%5D.jpg" /></a></div>Can we fit one more? <br />
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A new adventure begins, next Feb/March!<br />
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Truly, the final chapter in our book of babies ~<br />
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BTW, aren't those new tests nifty?<br />
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Anything new in your neck of the woods?Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11010074265941725740noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1787478658189168584.post-16989078146563365372010-07-09T10:02:00.002-04:002010-07-09T10:04:48.899-04:00Chaos::This Mess<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKVox4pBuZNiEjX4HfyYdFLrA_AsCP-g2BFcoLYTHa5mEQ8XR_eR989Bu7ksPbzAWyO9wPNYr7m49CYUxVKfKndBUSMQD2SFMWZ3XRCVHhj7o8La3V_lZahsQlT2mmovhdY56CtHzccKo/s1600/IMG_7768%5B1%5D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKVox4pBuZNiEjX4HfyYdFLrA_AsCP-g2BFcoLYTHa5mEQ8XR_eR989Bu7ksPbzAWyO9wPNYr7m49CYUxVKfKndBUSMQD2SFMWZ3XRCVHhj7o8La3V_lZahsQlT2mmovhdY56CtHzccKo/s320/IMG_7768%5B1%5D.jpg" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix9IEywbjcV3RL6j7PvQXHWVyRz-BPK_1R4xcpbFQpJCxe5XQJSzs7esdHlBxkEtYZtckJp_NUe3baIMuiBcqggpTmpP4pjBz1BgjIOHrVH4qGJbLvDqFEXYd3WIRTrkBI7wDQItPf6go/s1600/IMG_7777%5B1%5D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix9IEywbjcV3RL6j7PvQXHWVyRz-BPK_1R4xcpbFQpJCxe5XQJSzs7esdHlBxkEtYZtckJp_NUe3baIMuiBcqggpTmpP4pjBz1BgjIOHrVH4qGJbLvDqFEXYd3WIRTrkBI7wDQItPf6go/s320/IMG_7777%5B1%5D.jpg" /></a></div><br />
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Have I mentioned that organization is not my strong point?<br />
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It really isn't. Truly. That isn't to say that I can't learn though, or at least work my booty off trying.<br />
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The past month I have been struggling to see the corners of this home with new eyes. Purging, rearranging....<i>rethinking </i>. I've been quite happy with the results and the more I rethink, the more the energy seems to flow for new ideas. Funny how it works that way, huh?<br />
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With one loft, a bedroom and a bathroom down - now its time to tackle this kitchen. Ah yes, the kitchen.<br />
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It's also the first surface you greet upon entering so, as you can imagine - its become a catch all for, well, everything.<br />
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My goal in this next week is to get this counter space spruced up, organized - <i>usable. </i>For next Friday's chronicles, I will post a little looksee update.<br />
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Wish me luck ;)Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11010074265941725740noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1787478658189168584.post-62154325986034930772010-07-08T09:16:00.000-04:002010-07-08T09:16:43.742-04:00Snippets:: Outside<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Hawwwtt. So very, very hot. Humid, sticky hot.<br />
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Water - and how we can't seem to get enough of it.<br />
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Being <i>outside. </i>Soaking up as much as we can, whenever we can. These woods, that water.<br />
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Reminding myself...Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11010074265941725740noreply@blogger.com1