Monthly Archives: July 2014

Love, Do, Think.

“Be sure that your children each day have: – something or someone to love – something to do  -something to think about.” -Charlotte Mason “ “Whether it be a cat, dog, rabbit or hamster, everybody needs something to love. There are opportunities for love in every home. There are also many ways to provide services […]

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Call of the {Wild} Duck

My morning started with a great text from an even greater friend. “I found this guy who has a LOT of ducks … he has so many … he’s a duck hoarder!!… all kinds … you have to go see him! He’s selling everything!…” I relay this message to the family over breakfast. Instantly, the […]

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Leading and Weeding {Little Ones}

Since moving to our new home, I’ve been determined to stay on top of weeding the many lovely gardens. I made the sad mistake of letting the beautiful gardens ‘go’ at our last home and it did seem, once the weeds took over, it was incredibly hard for this non-gardening, black thumb girl to get […]

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Moonbeam

      A delightful addition to our family … as a surprise for Lyla for her 8th birthday …     Lyla carries her around like a true momma … doting on her, making sure her kitty takes afternoon naps … so cute …   Happy birthday, Lyla! We love and treasure you dearly […]

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Three Under Three {aka Poop Happens}

I’ve been here before … and so I should know better. Three under three. {only the two pictured here, as the sweet baby was sleeping …} I should know that this stage by heart now … I’ve been here before … this busy, demanding chapter of motherhood – yes, it is fleeting … but also, […]

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