Being Born and Love Thursday

Women of the United States need to be empowered when it comes to making choices about giving birth. This is a step in the right direction.

Cousins!

We visited my sister Susan and her husband and family over the weekend and the kids had so much fun. We went swimming daily had a trip to a water park with a huge steep water slide and spent a few hours enjoying a sculpture exhibit and all of the plants at the Missouri Botanical Gardens. Grandpa Sam was there too so he was able to see how big everyone has grown. I am glad we are close enough so we can see each other throughout the year and the kids can make connections with their cousins.They all really enjoy being together and playing nonstop and I get to catch up with Susan too.

The Lovely Fosters!

We had our lovely friends the Fosters here for a long visit. The kids played nonstop and I got to catch up with Tess and hang out with "Baby Libess". She called me "Mama Libess" because we are both Elizabeths.It felt great to have them with us and I wish so badly they were closer. It is really hard to have a friend like Tess move away. I can share everything with her and feel supported by her love and friendship. We would make excellent room mates! Her family is so sweet and fun and just cool to have around. It was a whirlwind of lemonade stands, sleepovers, movies, and playtime here and in the country. We miss them and we love them so much.

Wordle is fun!

Wordle
I just discovered this fun website,thanks to FIMBY called Wordle. It has limitless possibilities. We had a long and lovely visit with good friends, hence the absence of posts. I'll be sharing some of that goodness soon so until then, try Wordle!

Farm visit

I always have such a good time when we visit our friends on their sheep farm. They are so lovely and gracious and leave me with such a feeling of pure love.

Happy Birthday America!

"The positive mind has extra solving power."

We're back

We toured, we biked, we admired, we ate, we took it all in. Now, we are glad to be home.

pure bliss

A boy+ a bike+ a dog + a mud puddle+ a dirt mound= pure bliss.

tea party

Even with a 13, 10 and 7 year old two of whom are boys, we still love dressing up for a tea party. Our dress up basket has seen more vigorous use in the past but every now and then we have a resurgence of interest. Here they are with a friend enjoying a lovely spread of blueberry waffles and orange juice. I love seeing everyone's personal style and reinvention come through.

fit momma

fit momma, originally uploaded by lolitasedita.

This is my entry to the "Fit" photo contest at Shutter Sisters. I participated in the Regional Yoga Championships last September after completing a 30 day challenge by attending class 30 days in a row. I greatly improved my practice and accomplished much through challenging myself physically and personally. I wanna win the wii fit challenge!

School's out for Summer!

We are so ready for some summer fun! We attended the annual Art Togeau in our town and had supper at the lake with the Grandparents. The water was cold but the sunshine was warm.We look forward to- a family road -trip-sleepovers-seeing cousins-movies-popsicles-swimming-potlucks-picnics-reading-taking photos-starry nights...............

first salad and thrifted bowl

We had our first garden salad last night and it was divine. The perfectly balanced vinaigrette along with the tender fresh greens was delicious. I also found this bright little bowl at the Social Service League, a thrift shop just a block from my house. I love the summery colors of the bowl and this card together.

Love Thursday-WILCO!

We had a great evening of music just two blocks from home. WILCO played a concert in downtown Lawrence. We have loved them for a long time and been to see them in Columbia, MO but to have them play right in our back yard was amazing! Almost every night of his first year of life, Will fell asleep to the song "California Stars" He has always known it as his song and we were able to e-mail a request for this special song for Will. They played it and it was a perfect moment for him and our family. Music is love.

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