One thing that I have learned, because the lesson has been shown to me time and time again, is that no doors ever really shut in life. Our existence involves continuous movement, an unchoreographed dance, through a constantly revolving door. The variables that impact where that door leads include how quickly the door turns, how we embrace our perspective at the present point of rotation, and who else is making their way through the door with us. Today was bittersweet…
“Harley’s Bath Day” Thanks to the warm weather and the help of her human big sister, Harley had a bath today. I am absolutely sure that this is not how she would have chosen to spend a beautiful Saturday afternoon given a choice.
“Birthday Bubbles” I had a nice birthday day – church followed by lunch with my favorite friends, a little bit of time blowing bubbles in the afternoon sun, and Latin American cuisine for dinner with my family.
“The Hat” “The hat” is always seasonal attire around here, or at least a hat. This one was perfect for today when it was chilly outside, but not cold enough for a coat, or even a jacket, for that matter. I am such a sucker for the hat and the guy in the hat. The guy in the hat gave me a new lens for Christmas. Surely he knew that if he gave me a lens he would end up…
“Nap Time!” Another Christmas tradition around our house is that after brunch has been eaten and gifts have been opened Harley and Weber climb up in the recliner and have a Christmas nap. I think there is a similar picture to this one from almost every Christmas day that these two have shared. This image is not particularly “Christmassy” in and of itself, so here is a second look at the aftermath of our Christmas morning. We had a wonderful…
Today was day two of our marathon week of birthdays – four in six days if you count Jesus. My baby turned twenty two today. Where has the time gone? Both the birthday girl and her sister had to work all day so our celebration consisted of dinner in Fort Worth at Yucatan Taco. (I am including the name of the restaurant because neither Brooke or me could remember where we went last year for Erin’s birthday. Though I…
“It’s Beginning to Look A Little Like Christmas” We finally have a Christmas tree up and standing in the corner. No other decorations are out yet, but at least the tree is up. The dogs and the cat were all right there to help every step of the way. Adidas seemed intrigued by the lights. Frankie was waiting for the perfect ornament to knock off and play with and Harley wanted to make sure that these two stayed engaged and…
“Scarf It Up!” Nothing says warm and cozy better than a hand knit scarf and someone with whom to share it!
Stand Back and Watch” For me there has been nothing traditional about Thanksgiving this year. Because of my schedule and things that needed to be done here in Delaware, I have spent my first Thanksgiving away from home and away from the girls. Weber and I were graciously invited to my aunt’s house for the holiday meal. It was nice to be with them as we have not seen much of each other lately except under stressful conditions. Still, it…
“Him and His Coffee” When your day begins with a cup of coffee this big, you have to think hard about whether or not there is anything else for which to be thankful:-) I am thankful to wake up and share every morning with him and his coffee.