Monthly Archives: July 2008

In the Woods

I’m roughing it this week out in the woods which means I’m sitting on my inlaws deck stealing their internet access on an old lap top. My cell phone doesn’t work. I don’t have internet at the house (not even … Continue reading

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Hooray for Fred Meyer

A little more than a week ago, I bought a set of patio furniture for Kathy’s birthday, as discussed in Birthday Bash. I was feeling very virtuous because I had used my hoarded computer fund to purchase the furniture, but … Continue reading

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New Haircut, VBS, and Birthday Love

It was sunny and beautiful on my birthday which means I was able to be gracious today when the sun hid behind clouds all day like a naughty puppy, refusing to come out and play. Sarah LOVED her purple birthday … Continue reading

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Birthday Bash

Today we celebrated Kathy’s birthday, and also Sarah’s birthday. This year Sarah showed her colors as a birthday ‘player’— aware that the day is personally special and able to anticipate it, days in advance. On the first of July, she … Continue reading

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Mud Pies for All Ages

It seems you’re never too old for mud pies. Sarah’s birthday is on Wednesday. She’ll be 6 years old. She’ll still be my princess and baby. Won’t she? A big pile of dirt just cries out for attention. Sometimes it … Continue reading

Posted in Daily Life, Project 366, Rachel, Sarah | 7 Comments