Spring and Not Spring

Naiah and I walked to the park tonight. It was oddly warm for the middle of May.
Naiah (age 3): Mommy, I’m going to walk over here in the shade.
Me: Okay, baby.
Naiah followed a row of trees for a while, then realized they had no leaves, and returned to my side.
“This shade is broken.”

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Little Things

The seedlings ventured out onto the porch today. I read somewhere that you’re supposed to put them in a sheltered spot a week or so before planting, so they have a chance to get acclimated without being overwhelmed.
I was worried at first, but so far they seem to like it.
And my mothering instincts have officially [...]

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Dai Sei

Awesomeness doesn’t get old.

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It’s not stopping.

Ella (8 months) stood on her own today.
It lasted for around ten seconds.
Then she realized that the flip flops she was clutching weren’t attached to Naiah anymore, so she sat.
I believe I need not tell you how I feel about this.
[sigh]

Ella, 8 months, asleep on Daddy’s tummy. Her favorite spot in the house.

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Tastes Like Home!

I found a little piece of Ojai, right here in the boonies. We bought a bagful. It’s a happy, rumply feeling.

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Happy Mama

Calla lilies, chocolate, coffee, homemade cards, and a long quiet morning all to myself. Best Mother’s Day ever.
I hope yours was equally blessed!

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Let’s Try it This Way. . .

Way too many photos. Not enough high resolution photo hosting sites. Therefore, here is a link to the public album on facebook, because there’s no way I can fit all of it on my tiny little blog. Eesh.
Photos are here:
Opening Ceremonies 2009
And a few head shots, just in case you don’t feel like clicking.

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Saturday Is. . .

TEE BALL OPENING CEREMONIES!!!
And there will be a parade, and candy, and ballgames, and snow cones! And pictures!

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In Honor of Mother’s Day

A little helpful advice.

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Catching Up

I forgot to report that Miss Sarah finally lost her first tooth, at the age of 7 and 1/2, on the same day that Sissy lost her fourth, last Sunday. And she has three other loose teeth that threaten to fall out any day now. We’re going to have to start serving lots of Jello [...]

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