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And a bit of conversation…
Take the last train to Clarksville. I’ll be waiting at the station. We’ll have time for coffee flavored kisses And a bit of conversation. Oh… Oh, no, no, no! Oh, no, no, no! “Last Train to Clarksville” Tommy Boyce and … Continue reading
Three years into this…
Holy moly. It’s been 6 months since I’ve been back to update our life happenings! Where did all this time go? Hopefully over the next few months we can do some flash backs to catch glimpses of the lost time. … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Friends, Holidays, Ian, My Critters
Tagged birthday party, birthdays, Ian, pony party Tri-Color Acres
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Curious George and the Horse Show
For most parents, that moment is when they hear their child say, “I Love You.” And I agree; hearing Ian whisper those three words absolutely melts my heart, but there are two words he has recently learned that affirm my … Continue reading
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Tagged costume class, Curious George, heels down, horse show, Reggie Rocket, Tri-Color Acres
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Cancer in the Past Tense
Two and a half weeks have passed now since a close friend had to share the news that her beloved mother’s battle with ovarian cancer had come to an end. Two weeks have passed since a beautiful memorial service commemorating … Continue reading
A River Runs Through It
The first river you paddle runs through the rest of your life. It bubbles up in pools and eddies to remind you who you are. – Lynn Noel, Voyages: Canada’s Heritage Rivers Ian took his maiden river voyage Saturday surrounded … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Friends, Ian, paddling
Tagged end of summer, first time, Hiwassee River, Ian, kayaking, white water rafting, white water sports
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Why I Didn’t Give Up Facebook
Lately my Facebook feed has been full of friends hemhawing over deactivating their Facebook accounts. There are countless links to blog posts on “Why I Gave Up Facebook” or “What I Learned in 30 Days Without Facebook.” While I admit … Continue reading
“Summer will end soon enough, and childhood as well.”
2014 has swept the rug of summer out from under my feet entirely too soon, but after a few extremely hot August weeks, I will admit that now I am more eagerly anticipating hot cocoa evenings around bonfires wearing hoodies. … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Friends, Holidays, Ian, paddling
Tagged craft fair, Frozen Head State Park, Ian, Labor Day, Lake Winnipesaukee, quilting, summertime
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Ka-chow!
Ian still doesn’t care to spend much, if any, time watching television. We’ve attempted to entice him with various cartoons to gain 15 minutes to get caught up chores such as washing a sink full of dishes or sweeping the … Continue reading
Posted in Ian, paddling
Tagged boating, Cars, Fun1, Ian, Jackson Kayak, Ka-chow, Lightning McQueen, paddling, Werner
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Holding Out for Summer
As July fades into August, cool air from Canada descends into Tennessee, bringing some serious hints toward autumn. At this same time, Putnam County residents send their children back to school to begin the fall semester (yes, we start early … Continue reading
Mothers Day!
Mothers’ Day blew by this year in a whirlwind of activities. We had Ian’s second birthday party on Saturday, which kept us busy for three days with preparations, and from there we launched right into mother’s day. Brinn actually purchased my … Continue reading
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Appreciate the Adventure 