Week 32 :: We put in this swing-set when my eight-year-old was two. The kids still love it. Even though I’d like to retire it this year to landscape and plan our yard to be a little more “us”, I don’t see that happening. The swing-set is about as “us” as anything can be.… Continue Reading
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52 Pick-Up :: Week 31
Week 31 :: The collective hope of no more flakes this season is so powerful. When the weather warmed up for a few days a couple weeks ago, it was as if everyone had won a super prize or had gotten lucky. Stop being a tease, Spring. Let’s get it on.… Continue Reading
52 Pick-Up :: Week 30
Week 30 :: I think we’ve been in our backyard once since December. The snow was too deep to trek through and this poor hammock (which should have probably wintered inside) has been covered in snow. But it’s been ridiculously warm here for the past week… So, it must be hammock-climbing, mud season.… Continue Reading
52 Pick-Up :: Week 29
Week 29 :: When I don’t plan to run with Scout, my 5-year-old and I take her on a hike before he goes to PM K. Hiking always seems to equal running (for him.) I sometimes think that I should just run everywhere like he does.… Continue Reading
52 Pick-Up :: Week 28
Week 28 :: He was so proud to climb this tree. Can you see his sense of accomplishment? A simple moment that makes me proud too.… Continue Reading
52 Pick-Up :: Week 27
Week 27 :: I frequently call my husband, Scout’s boyfriend. Their relationship is full of love, affection and is rarely contentious. A man and his dog really is a wonder.… Continue Reading
52 Pick-Up :: Week 25
Week 25 :: No need to write anything… he does great.… Continue Reading
52 Pick-Up :: Week 24
Week 24 :: This was the longest game of Sorry ever… But it was on our 5th snow day in 3 weeks. Not a bad way to spend time inside. Oh, I won, by the way.… Continue Reading
52 Pick-Up :: Week 23
Week 23 :: What do you think is on the minds of these two beings? Is one simple and one complex? Are they sharing brainwaves? Looks all very Star Trek to me…… Continue Reading
52 Pick-Up :: Week 22
Week 22 :: I’m calling this one SnowSick. We are all feeling just a little sick of the snow. We all know it’s winter and, in general, it’s pretty cool… Just temper it with a little sunshine, so our tempers stay cool, okay?… Continue Reading
