Dolls, model cars, and stories. Faires and soup.
Mittens, fleece pants, and split boards. Onion honey cough syrup (just in case) and shepherd's pie.
There is secret making with closed doors and whispered plans, but these other makings are the ones we share.
Making a drive to the mountains, a drive to town.
Blanket forts. Almond milk. Saturday afternoon cappuccino. 'Round the counter, kitchen table, and fire.
Making comfort, making merry. Making friends and making home.
Making Christmas.
Our supper time fantasy table talk was becoming tedious. It was time to re-engage with the "real world".
With each growth stage I open my hands to something beautiful and life altering. And in grabbing hold I have to let go of old patterns and expectations.
I promise not to make this into a running blog. I know, two posts in one week about running, a bit of overkill.
The most recent arrival to the feeder is the Purple Finch. This spring is the first time we've seen a purple finch; and we're all in love with the rich red of the males.
You don't need a special space to create the "right environment" for creativity or learning. What you need is "right relationship".
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It all sounds cosy and
It all sounds cosy and comforting..... enjoy the season and the visit with your Mom & Dad......
warm hugs across the miles......
It is (smile). It's been one
It is (smile). It's been one of my most relaxed and cozy decembers ever. I love living where we do and being together with my family.
Beautiful!
Beautiful!
Oh I love that post! Would
Oh I love that post! Would love that shepperd's pie recipe... and a piece of it!
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