Fun with Glass

While we were doing our family holiday rompings, we came across an opportunity that most kids never get. We found a place where our youngest could make his own glass icicle. Take a look!

Skiing with the Family

A family first for us ... skiing together. For me, it had been 9 years since I had been on skis. For our youngest ... never. He was amazing, and we loved having all of us together to share the moment.

Goodbyes

I hate goodbyes. From the daily "have a nice day, honey" to the lifetime goodbyes. All are painful, and make my heart a little heavy. I've moved a lot since graduating from college ... 11 times, the last 3 in the past two and a bit years. I've lost many people in the process. Last week, I was reminded of the loss that hurts the most, the loss that lasts for the rest of your life.

So Long, Shadow

As parents, we like to think we have a handle on things. We like to think that we know what is right, what will work well, and what we should help our children avoid. We are charged with keeping our kids safe and making decisions that protect their hearts.

And sometimes, we fail.

Jack Came to Town, too!

As my parents' visit came to an end, we had a two week visit from our middlest son Jack to anticipate. Jack also was making his first pilgrimage to Canada, so we started the sightseeing once again. 

"Middlest?" you ask. Well, we have three sons ... an oldest, a youngest, and a middle-est!

Mom and Dad Came to Town!

It is time to do a little catching up! We've had a busy couple of months, filled with fun and beauty, seasoned with our share of stress and the annual summer depression (on my part). But fall is here! Cool nights mean more blankets and fires in the fireplace. The sun is setting earlier, so we are cozying up more in the evenings. And I finally have the desire to catch up on everything that I've allowed to pile up over the last couple of busy months.

So, without further ado ...

Mom and Dad came to town!

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A Friday ritual. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember.

If you're inspired to do the same, leave a link to your 'moment' in the comments for all to find and see.

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with Amanda @ SouleMama

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Tick Tock, Tick Tock, Tick Tock

Time flies when you're having fun! That's what THEY say ... whoever THEY are. Well, so true. It has been a while since I've blogged, mainly because we were too busy having fun to write about all the fun we were having.