Tuesday, October 28, 2008

Breathing

This past weekend extended into Monday for us. The girls were off of school for the day and Razor had taken the day off to recuperate from the adventure race. So, for three whole days I managed to simply breathe.



Hence the dirty dishes after making . . .



more of these.


On one of our walks we followed the old train track that runs behind our house.




It's in no condition for trains to run on but we do see this guy every now and then.

























Breathing is such a simple luxury. I'm glad that my busiest show schedule for my soap company for the year is over . . . for now there can be more breathing. And baking. And hiking. And giggling. And sewing. And cuddling. And puzzle-putting-togethering. And all the things we love to do as a family.

-dana

21 comments:

  1. AnonymousOctober 28, 2008 at 12:20 PM

    Gorgeous. All of it. Just so beautiful!!

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  2. ~Caroline~October 28, 2008 at 1:08 PM

    I am looking forward to some breathing room too...but it won't come until December is over.

    Love the pics of the girls and started drooling when I saw pictures of the cookies again. I am now craving the cinnamon frosting~thanks. ;-)

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  3. ElissaOctober 28, 2008 at 1:17 PM

    lovely, lovely photos. wow... i don't have a show schedule, but still find i don't feel i have breathing room..... maybe it is their ages! but all of those things.... so good. i suddenly feel i want to do a puzzle.

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  4. TineOctober 28, 2008 at 2:09 PM

    Breathing is very underrated when we count our blessings :-)

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  5. Lola EnchantedOctober 28, 2008 at 2:45 PM

    looks amazing!!! What a wonderful weekend that was!

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  6. Dandelion QuiltsOctober 28, 2008 at 4:37 PM

    What fun photos, Dana. Great fall pics. I just love your family's spirit.

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  7. EggheadOctober 28, 2008 at 4:47 PM

    Yes breathing is a simple luxury. I am glad things have settled down a bit for you. Great family you have there.

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  8. NicoleOctober 28, 2008 at 5:37 PM

    I don't remember if I've commented here before, but I absolutely LOVE the "feel" of your blog. (I found you on my sister, Allyn's, blog.) Thanks for the refreshing perspective (and for visiting me).

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  9. UnknownOctober 28, 2008 at 6:01 PM

    So glad you all had time to breathe together :) Your pictures are beautiful.

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  10. TerriOctober 28, 2008 at 7:58 PM

    Looks like you had a fabulous weekend - thanks for the great photos and a timely reminder of all we have to be thankful for.

    Terri

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  11. Heidi ZawiszaOctober 28, 2008 at 9:23 PM

    keep breathing.....and taking gorgeous pictures!

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  12. CJ, The Purple DivaOctober 28, 2008 at 10:00 PM

    i'm glad you are breathing. I LOVE these pictures!

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  13. LeslieOctober 28, 2008 at 10:00 PM

    Treasure those times with family doing family things. In a blink of an eye your girls will be grown. Time goes too quickly.

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  14. Wild Sage LampworkOctober 28, 2008 at 11:16 PM

    You have been tagged. See the rules on my blog. Thanks Pam

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  15. Pearl MapleOctober 29, 2008 at 1:24 AM

    Ahhh Breathing Space...........
    Looks like a fun weekend at your place. Breahthing space is what i do at the office when i load your blog in a background window and let the music roll on and on while i type.

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  16. amylouwhosewsOctober 29, 2008 at 8:28 AM

    What a nice weekend! Your girls are darling. have I said that before? I think so!

    I forgot to tell you that I made those cookies the day you posted them, and you were right about the frosting! I couldn't stay out of it!! I had to give a lot of them away because I couldn't stay out of them! They were a hit!

    As always, thanks for sharing.

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  17. AnonymousOctober 29, 2008 at 9:43 AM

    So lovely, Dana! These are moments to treasure.

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  18. Bloggy MamaOctober 30, 2008 at 12:09 AM

    Your family is breath-taking. Get it? I love those moments. Bless you!

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  19. AnonymousOctober 30, 2008 at 9:43 AM

    Beautiful pics as always. Glad you have time to breathe and enjoy!

    Thank you for Monday-truly has made my week better :)

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  20. Pumpkin Head Baby CoOctober 30, 2008 at 11:57 AM

    Aren't those just the best days! I got the fabric the other day! Thank you so much you are such a sweetheart!

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  21. free indeedNovember 13, 2008 at 8:02 AM

    You do have a great eye for photography! Such lovely shots (and lovely subjects too!) Just Beautyful!

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