i always wanted to be one of them — one of the “big girls”, as they were so fondly dubbed.  to this little sister they were the coolest, had the most fun, shared the best secrets, and were everything i could ever hope to be.  i would stand with my nose pushed against the cold… Continue reading the older ones

she was the best friend after many awkward years.  the first day was spent looking at photos of where we came from and our insecure selves desperately tried to explain who we thought we were at the time.  i told her situations i was running from and fears i hadn’t conquered and she told me… Continue reading the macfarlane thing

little feet found their way immediately to the backyard where a papa and uncle/daddy was to be found tossing a ball around and taking turns holding the almost-one year old babe.  three tables were set in fall colors complete with candles and large serving bowls full of comfort goodness: ravioli, the mumsie’s homemade sauce, salad,… Continue reading the joy of family.

despite waking up moments ago with a completely stuffed nose and a bit of an achy head, i know that today will be wonderful.  final food will be made and a room will be setup and decorated for a baby shower. it will be wonderful because last night as i drove home from a hayride… Continue reading i gotta feeling.

i haven’t purposely been quiet. really, i haven’t. if i knew what it is that i want to tell you then i would. but i don’t. all i know is that… – this fall is going to end altogether too quickly – grace is a sweet life giving gift i’m thankful for more and more… Continue reading a list kind of post

Dear Louissa, This is quite easily one of the worst days you could have chosen to sleep through your alarm.  Ever.  Period. Sincerely, Your crazy Friday schedule

and sometimes i think that perhaps i was made for wide open spaces. and maybe a bit of good ‘ole country living with a best friend and a horse. to see more photos of good times go here.

a saturday morning sweatpants and sweatshirt mug of coffee making goodness out of these:

i enjoyed fall goodness today.  lots and lots of fall goodness. with this adventurous little boy. and this cute little one. she and i have walked many miles together.  she’s my best walking partner. and after all my fall enjoyment, other little ones came to nana & papa’s house. she was one of them. have… Continue reading a family sort of day.

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