Category Archives: Summer
A Nice Place to Nap
A weekend low on ambition and high on sopping up the last rays of summer. M. had the right idea, drifting off to a late afternoon nap in the hammock.
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Raspberries
Every year I envision raspberry crisps, raspberry cobblers, and frozen berries in the middle of winter. But the reality is that our raspberries are plucked and consumed just as soon as they ripen. Who can resist? M. is learning to … Continue reading
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The Swimming Hole
When temperatures pushed into the 90′s last weekend, we loaded the girls in the bike trailer, crossed the highway, and bumped over dirt road to Robbers’ Creek. Abundant snowfall and late snowmelt have converged to create this little pool of … Continue reading
Solstice Eve
A moment to pause on Solstice Eve. Babes asleep. Twilight encroaching. A rare moment to reflect instead of merely react. Life is . . . full. As full as the days are long. Full in the very best and the … Continue reading
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Spreading Her Wings
Our first ‘summer’ weekend. Miss M. stayed in full fairy regalia for three days, leaping and twirling her way into the season. She was desperate to fly and here she is hoping that a running start will give her lift-off. … Continue reading
