28 December 2012

I dreamed a dream

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Zczfw9bdVQ&feature=youtube_gdata_player

I had a dream my life would be
So different from this hell I'm living

27 December 2012

"mom...that was super fun!"

Took my lovely sledding for the first time.
Or so she says.
We got a new sled from Santa and this slippery snow was perfect for zooming right on down the same hill my sister and used to sled on when we were younger.
I used to hate sledding when I was a kid. For various reasons. Mainly because it always seemed like so much work for such a short thrill.
But with her....I could do it for hours. I love seeing how she lights up.
Totally worth coming inside with snow packed into the back of my jeans.
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24 December 2012

Only one more sleep!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJv7rNkkKtg&feature=youtube_gdata_player

22 December 2012

This years favorite

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5SbqGFC05E&feature=youtube_gdata_player

My favorite

For as long as I can remember this has been my favorite Christmas song of all time. It's not well known, but the lyrics are sweet and true.
Merry Christmas!


Http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQ7paLK7GO8&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Merry merry

There's only 3 more sleeps til Christmas!
We are enjoying this holiday season with lots of spontaneous caroling, snuggly Christmas movies every night, plenty of Santa trips and as much love as feasibly possible.
It's been a hard Christmas season this year, but me and my girl are making the best of what we've got, livin' and lovin'.
We hope you and your little families are doing the same!
Have a very merry Christmas!







11 December 2012

Winter is peeking...


Winter is right around the corner.
Up in these parts, Christmas music has been playing on our radio since the first snowfall on halloween.
Our tree was cut from a friendly little farm, dragged across the frozen ground, and decorated so sweetly.
We have started our nightly holiday movie and snuggles in the chilly air.
Winter hats and boots have been warming our heads, mittens are already stashed in our chilly car, and salt has been bought for the driveway.
Christmas cards are ordered.
Shopping has begin.
Winter crafts have been started.

It's the most wonderful time of the year!

31 October 2012

Trick or treat!

Sweetest little Red Riding Hood I ever did see!

10 October 2012

Home

Love is home, for some.
I have learned that much in these times of sadness, uncertainty and doubt.
Everybody wants a safe place. A safe place to love, and be loved. Learn and teach. Thrive and make mistakes.
Everybody wants safety love.

If you are struggling these days, let this post remind you to open your heart, let go of the little things, look at all the good around you, and make yourself a safe haven for your loved ones. Be the best person that you know how to be. Settle into your bones, feel your own skin...and remember what you love about your own people, be it partners, or littles, or soul friends. And breathe a deep sigh in that safety.
Be a haven. Let go of the expectations, to-do lists and blueprints. Live in that love. Soak it in. Breathe it deep. And remind your people that they will always have you for their shelter.
There is safety in that. That is what home is.
Love is home.
Not four walls and a roof. Not a mansion on the water. Not an apartment in SoHo. Love.
That's all there is to it.




11 September 2012

missing...



Pandora has it out for me....


Today is not my best of days.
But i suppose it isn't my worst of days.

Hoping the sun starts to shine again soon.

07 September 2012

Ache

I hate how fatigue can interfere with general coping mechanisms.
I have a migraine the size of New England. And an ache bigger than the planet.
All I want is to be in bed.
And not be missing.

I need to go save some babies instead.
Still work for the weary.

03 September 2012

NH

The girl and I took a mini trip up to visit our family.
These pictures are not in order, for some reason they don't post in order on my phone.

But we spent the time with family, snuggling and enjoying each other. Then headed to the county fair where my girl had herself a grand time. Mama too. :)

20 May 2012

Dog Days of Summer


Avonlea and I took the pups to the dog park today for a little picnic. The juggling of two dogs and a toddler was a bit much for this mama.  So we picnicked under the trees, away from the other mamas and the other babies who giving this mama the stink-eye. It still was a perfect day....perfect company, perfect breeze, perfect moment for dancing in the sunshine. 





My three pups.




I forgot to edit these before the posting.  ignore the poor lighting...:)

She might be better than me....


just sayin'....


My little gnome

I've got a thing for garden gnomes these days....

17 May 2012

Flower Girls


 It was a pretty little sunset. And my girl requested that we go take pictures of flowers. 
Her mama's daughter. 
 






 wishes....wishes....wishes....


There is nothing more delicious than her curls tumbling over her pretty shoulders...













 it never gets old. :)



 A mushroom for a gnome...










we hope you enjoyed your sunset tonight...
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