There’s nothing sweeter than unpacking things you haven’t looked at for at least a year. Like our Christmas book collection. And then you realize just how many holiday themed books can a family of five possibly have? In our case, lots and lots and lots is the answer. The process of putting up the tree […]
posted in: Family, Holidays
Since we moved here, we haven’t been with our family and friends on Thanksgiving. We do think of them as we prepare all of our favorite treats and we do try to call just to tell them “thanks” for being there for us throughout the year. Top Three Things We’re Grateful For This Year – […]
posted in: Family, Holidays
I know, you’ve been waiting with bated vampire breath to read my review of “Twilight.” I have to admit that after seeing the Midnight Screening on Friday morning, I was left with a Not Like The Book But It’s Still Good feeling. Oh, there were parts that bothered me…a LOT…especially a much loved, pivotal scene […]
posted in: Books, Family, Things We Love, Twilight
So if you’re wondering where I will be tomorrow night at 12:01 am, let me stop your guessing. I will be viewing the much anticipated “Twilight” movie after consuming mushroom ravioli (it’s in the book, trust me on this) and pomegranate martinis (because, well there is a vampire theme). Here enjoy my favorite clip from […]
posted in: Books, Family, Things We Love, Twilight
We are so blessed to have two people in our lives who not only share the same birth date but the same zest for life – our Maka and our Auntie Daphne. And because I’m in a Twilight-themed mood (and yes, I ::made:: them both read the series) a little tribute to the two ladies […]
posted in: Family, People We Love
So here it is…our 2008 Holiday photo. Oh, I am sure you will all get one in a few short weeks via our Christmas Card List. And no, for the record, I have not started on the Holiday Newsletter…you can all now collectively let out a breath. I am not that organized, folks. The picture […]
posted in: Family, Holidays
It wouldn’t be a change in the weather around these parts without a quote from Mark Twain – “Climate is what we expect, weather is what we get.” That quote is so very true for us living here in the Sierra foothills. This time of year the clouds gather into their winter formations and there […]
posted in: Balance, Things We Do
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