Saturday, May 23, 2009

Fortunate...

We first took B's picture in this tree when she was a baby and now...
they can get down themselves...

We found a turtle hanging out on the bank of one of the ponds...


The girls call these Teletubby hills and roll and run down them...


Ella takes a pause to watch a wedding. She was hoping to see the
kissing part...



And our Bronwyn of the amazing eye, took this awesome photo of a poppy...

We are so very fortunate that at the end of our street is Dow Gardens. We can go there any old time and have a wander and an adventure and wander the trails and pretend we are someone and someplace else other than at home. It feels like we are always making some sort of discovery when we are there. So today I feel very grateful and fortunate that I live where I do and that my family enjoys simple days together.



Thursday, May 14, 2009

Relax and Restore



So today I had a home day. I breathed in and out. I sat on the porch and blissed out to the sound of the windchimes and the feel of the wind. I cradled my coffee mug and devoured my magazines. I took a bicycle ride downtown to restore with some yoga and see friends who love me anyway. I came home and then rode to pick up the Elder Statesman at school. And then I crafted and created a lovely, healthy dinner in the kitchen. I even managed desserts today. I will say today has been exactly what the body and mind needed. A day off. Really and truly off. It made me feel alive again and might I say completely happy!

Sunday, May 10, 2009

I want...

Ok so here is a list of what I want...



I want gorgeous blossoms on every corner...




I want breathtaking views or mountains daily....


I want funky doughnut shops...



I want a farmer's market that you can buy a complete
meal, have a snack and be entertained...



I want to have restaurants that serve yummy
responsible food...



I want to be able to wander into the beauty of nature...




I want fabulous coffee that is also art...



I want, no really it is need, to be able to easily get to the sea...




So what I am really saying is that I need to be back in Portland. Who knew that package of everything that brings me joy could be all wrapped up in one place...
Happy Mother's day to all the mommies out there! You all work so hard and accomplish so much! Hoping you get a day all your own!