my little forest people

Oh, sorry for the false alarm.

So much change and evolution over the past year or year and a half. Perhaps one day I will take the time to sum it all up.

Recently though, some thoughts.

Children are our greatest teachers, our wisest leaders, and our most compassionate companions. Parenting can be so much easier when those simple beliefs are at the forefront of our thought. During my first Reiki atunement one week ago, I had a lovely period of time where this was all so clear to me, and over the past several days I feel fortunate that the awareness has maintained some potency.

And while I don't think that I should sway more in my decision to say no to cookies at bedtime, it helps me to remember that there can never be too much time spent sitting on the couch reading books with my little people.

Back!

We're back up!
It's been a long year, with lots of ups, downs, changes, and round-abouts.
But, I think I'm ready to get back at it.

Coming soon...the holidays in review.

late summer beauty

Summer,

I will miss you. We have had such a wonderful time
playing, watering, tending, and basking in your
golden warmth.

A hint of autumn is in the air,
so until next year,

thank you, thank you, thank you!

adventures in dogsitting

we have been watching our friends ben and kristi's boston terrier for a few days now. it has gone extremely well - she is great around emi, mustard, and the chickens. This evening Kashi came over for awhile and we all took Angel out for a walk. We had gotten a few houses down when Angel made way into the neighbor's yard to pee. That reminded me I had better get a bag for any other surprises along the way. I ran back into the house and when I came back out with the bag Sen was very excited to hold it, since I had told him that he couldn't hold the leash. When he asked what it was for I explained it to him and he said, "Oh yeah, it's hard work picking up dog poop, huh?"

"Yeah, you're right it kinda is" I responded. Sen tilted his head and looked at me thoughtfully and said, "Yeah, it's hard work for you, not me" and then ran off to catch up with Kashi.

One is such fun

birthday day..

cards,

lunch in a tutu...

with daddy....

playing at the park,

and a pizza party!

but don't leave yet, there was still more fun to be had that weekend...

it started with...

shortcake ready to go in the oven...


and that meant the next day was


Birthday Party Day!

It was a very "P"-ful day...

pretty,

presents,
picking,
playing,
and pouting!?!...

but don't worry it all ended happily with a very sweet little girl taking a very sweet little nap.

emi is happiness

Happy Birthday Emi!

One year old today
and falling in love with you
more and more every day!

wish you were here