Sometimes they play together… really, really wonderfully. Sometimes they don’t. This solo parenting thing isn’t easy, finding ways to take care of myself, all the logistics, the dog, and each child, too. The days when…
together… in hats
beautiful things , family , mama's projects , outdoor adventures Mar 29, 2014
woods play
beautiful things , family , food and exercise , outdoor adventures Mar 26, 2014
We went for a walk in the woods, which you know is one of our favorite things to do. It seems too long since we’ve dwelt here… maybe because of the cold that was winter…
her
beautiful things Mar 22, 2014
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she’s nine
family , kid projects , mama's projects Mar 18, 2014
For Ashton’s 9th birthday, we had a party (after weeks of talking and planning and then another week of inviting, shopping and preparing) that included hula hoops, bubbles, kites, chalk, soccer balls, hyperdash, an easter…
hula hoops!
family , kid projects , mama's projects , outdoor adventures Mar 17, 2014
After probably a year of having them on my to-do list, my homemade hula hoops finally happened, with the help of my handy partner and motivator, Jean. They are really pretty easy to make, and…
boneyard
beautiful things , outdoor adventures Mar 16, 2014
Again, at our favorite little spot. Mental note– must go back soon. …
beaching with grandma
beautiful things , family , outdoor adventures Mar 15, 2014
Homemade kites, seashells and sand dollars, holding hands, grandma, sunshine and ocean. Addie got to run around like the crazy puppy she is, too. Yes, yes, yes. …
florida botanic garden
beautiful things , food and exercise , outdoor adventures , touristing Mar 14, 2014
In the Tampa area, the Florida Botanic Garden was among one of our stops along the way home. It was beautiful, of course, and we left the area just as several days of storms began.…
sea and sail
beautiful things , family , outdoor adventures , touristing Mar 13, 2014
Oh, that calm blue water on the Florida Gulf Coast is something not easily forgotten. It was a bit cold for swimming, but the brave did venture out for a bit. I remember that when…
gulf coast sunset
beautiful things , family , outdoor adventures , touristing Mar 12, 2014
You are all about to be bombarded with blog posts full of photos from our visit with Matt’s mom, Jean. This is because, while she was here, we had some much needed vacation time: We…