As I look at these daffodils, I see myself mirrored in them– closing, opening, peeking, wondering, fearing, trusting, exposing, doing what needs to be done. In the past few years of intense life changes and challenges (job…
They love tatoos. They covered themselves in tatoos one day after finding a book of them at the store. Especially when it’s just us without Matt, these kids get really, really silly together. Fun times indeed here…
All those years spent making swords as a boy have served Matt in ways I’m sure he never expected when he was young: he now has a son who is so very happy to make use of his…
Kids running and playing on the beach until dark, glowsticks, hot dogs and s’mores, fire, ocean, connection, warm ocean breeze, beautiful light, family. This is definitely a recipe for a satisfying evening. Hoping for many more like this…
Cedar turned five this weekend. Five. Sheesh, my boy is growing up. We threw a party for him (his first birthday party ever) with a group of friends from our homeschool group. Lots of kids came– all different…
This list has been written and re-written for a long time in the form of journal entries made in hastily scribbled handwriting. I went through those entries and consolidated them into one, legible, list. This is what…
I feel so happy to have Matt home for a few weeks. One of our most favorite things to do together as a family is roasting hot dogs and marshmallows over a flame. Even a little flame like…
… most days now, finding stuff to do. Sometimes with a little nudging, but mostly they’re heading out on their own. I’ve been thinking of different materials to have on hand for them to use outside our…
… at Saint Augustine U-Pick Hydroponic Farm. I’ll admit the drive was long and the day was hot, but the experience was definitely a good one. We got to pick our own fresh berries and veggies, check…
